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It’s possible that many missed the news that right after the“Barbenheimer”fever, Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling joined forces to bringThe Fall Guyto audiences. It’s been described as an exhilarating journey. However, despite receiving such rave reviews, the movie didn’t perform as strongly as expected at the box office on its opening day.
Although the movie started its journey with somewhat impressive numbers, people somehow expected more. Speculation is swirling that the timing of its release, coinciding with May the Fourth and the re-release ofThe Phantom Menace,may have impacted its numbers.
The Fall GuyFaces Tough Competition withThe Phantom Menacein Theaters
Celebrating its25th anniversary,Star Wars: The Phantom Menacemade a grand return to theaters on May 3. And what better way to honor the occasion than by binge-watching the entireSkywalker Sagaon May the Fourth, right? Despite taking some heat from critics back in the day, the movie still raked in the dough like nobody’s business.
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Directed and written by the legendaryGeorge Lucas, it hit screens as a highly anticipated project on August 01, 2025. With fresh-faced Anakin Skywalker, wise-cracking Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a whole bunch of other iconic characters, it truly was a visual feast. It’s estimated thatStar Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menacewill pull in around $11.5 million this weekend according toBox Office Report.
Now lot of folks are speculating that all the hoopla aroundStar Wars: The Phantom Menaceanniversary screenings might be why the stunningRyan Gosling‘sThe Fall Guyis struggling at the box office.
But that’s not all, the competition is fierce with heavy hitters likeKingdom of The Planet of The Apes,IF, Garfield and Furiosa, and others still raking in the dough. It’s tough seeing such a fresh and unique concept take a nosedive. But hey, don’t count it out just yet, it’s still a promising flick and definitely worth a watch!
Box Office Estimate forThe Fall GuyStarring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt
Universal Pictures’The Fall Guy, bydirector David Leitch, made quite a splash with its $3 million haul during Thursday previews across more than 4,000 theaters. This preview bonanza was part of its impressive $10.4 million opening day earnings, as perVariety.
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This not-so-solid start, of the movie will be facing an uphill climb in the days to come. With an anticipated $28 million opening weekend,The Fall Guywould need to rake in over $100 million more to cover its reported hefty $130 million production budget. It’s a tough road ahead for theGosling film, but it’s not over yet.
Audiences and critics are giving the movie a solid thumbs-up, with an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.The Guardianhailed it as a fun summer flick that’s sure to please the crowds.New York Timesalso echoed this sentiment, describing it as a playful romp that’s all about showcasing Ryan Gosling and a bunch of talented stunt performers doing their thing.
Both Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and The Fall Guy are playing in theaters currently.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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