Lee Isaac Chung's latest film, Twisters, has made a significant impact at the box office, surpassing initial expectations with a domestic opening of $74.6 million. This impressive debut is poised to make Twisters the highest-grossing natural disaster film in terms of domestic opening, unadjusted for inflation. The film's success solidifies the star power of Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos, who lead the ensemble cast. Director Chung, known for his critically acclaimed work on Minari, has also achieved a notable victory with Twisters.
Twisters has garnered a diverse audience, appealing equally to both male and female viewers across different age groups. The positive reception is reflected in the film's A- CinemaScore, indicating strong word-of-mouth potential. Set 28 years after the groundbreaking film Twister, Twisters pays homage to its predecessor by combining visual effects with practical effects. The original Twister, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, was a box office sensation, grossing nearly half a billion dollars globally.
