{"id":204689,"date":"2025-06-22T08:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T08:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/204689\/"},"modified":"2025-06-22T08:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T08:37:10","slug":"registers-a-record-breaking-opening-day-for-the-franchise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/204689\/","title":{"rendered":"Registers A Record-Breaking Opening Day For The Franchise!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2828 Years Later North America Box Office Day 1 Update (Photo Credit \u2013 Instagram)<\/p>\n

It is the season for horror movies, and they are performing impressively at the box office. 28 Years Later has also been released, and it has registered a record opening day collection at the box office in North America. Although it beat Sinners and Final Destination 6\u2019s collection from the previews, the film failed to surpass their release day numbers. Keep scrolling for the deets.<\/p>\n

The film has arrived after almost two decades, and the buzz was quite strong around it. Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and Anthony Dod Mantle reunited for this third installment. They worked together on the original film. A sequel is also in the making and was shot back-to-back with this one. The sequel is slated to be released in January next year and has been titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.<\/p>\n

28 Years Later\u2019s Box Office Collection Day 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Box Office Mojo<\/a>\u2018s report, 28 Years Later collected $14 million<\/strong> on its opening day at the box office in North America, the biggest opening day in the franchise. The opening day collection includes $5.8 million<\/strong> from the Thursday previews. It is poised to exceed the industry\u2019s projections on its opening weekend in North America.<\/p>\n

Third Time\u2019s the Charm: 28 Years Later Sees Franchise-Best Opening Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

The film has scored almost double that of the previous two films\u2019 combined opening day collections. This Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a> starrer has registered a franchise record opening with its $14 million<\/strong> release day gross.<\/p>\n

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  1. 28 Years Later \u2013 $14 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. 28 Weeks Later \u2013 $3.9 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. 28 Days Later \u2013 $3.4 million<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How much will the film earn at the domestic box office on its opening weekend?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The post-apocalyptic zombie movie received strong ratings from critics on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>, with\u00a0an 89% score.<\/strong> It is expected to have an impactful run and exceed the industry\u2019s projections in its opening weekend. 28 Years Later by Danny Boyle<\/a> is projected to earn between $30 million<\/strong> and $35 million<\/strong> on its opening weekend, again setting a new franchise record.<\/p>\n

    Stay tuned to Koimoi for more\u00a0box-office<\/a>\u00a0stories & updates!<\/p>\n

    Must Read:<\/strong> Sinners Worldwide Box Office: Surpasses Fast & Furious\u2019 $360M Global Haul, Ahead Of Its Online Debut<\/a><\/p>\n

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