'Twisters' spun into theaters in July and officially made its debut on digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+ ahead of the film’s anticipated release on Peacock. Directed by Lee Issac Chung, 'Twisters' (2024) serves as both a sequel and standalone story to Jan de Bont’s 1996 classic.
In the film, Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a retired tornado chaser who joins forces with her former college friend Javi (Anthony Ramos). Glen Powell appears as Tyler Owens, a famous social media storm chaser known as the “Tornado Wrangler.”
'Twisters' premiered on July 19 and has been a box office hit, ranking among the top-grossing films of 2024. The movie has generated $310 million globally, with $222 million from domestic sales. Despite its success, the sequel has not yet surpassed the original 'Twister's' worldwide gross of approximately $495.7 million.
One key factor behind 'Twisters' strong theater performance was its success in the 4DX format. The film set a new opening weekend box office record for 4DX, earning $2.1 million—30% higher than the previous record holder, 'Super Mario Bros. Movie.'
Overall, the tornado thriller has earned positive reviews from critics, boasting a solid 75% critics score and an impressive 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
'Twisters' is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Google Play Movies, and YouTube TV & Movies. You can purchase the film for $24.99 or rent it for $19.99 for a 48-hour period. The DVD and Blu-ray release date for 'Twisters' is estimated for around October 2024.
The disaster film will eventually be available to stream on Peacock, likely around October 2024. Stay tuned for the official release date.
For more information on how to watch 'Twisters' and its availability on different platforms, check out the official trailer for the film.
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