The Exorcist: Martyrs dropped its official trailer recently, and the packed star cast is expected to impact the film’s box office run. The horror film has cast Scarlett Johansson in a key role, and this could help it finally break the decades-old record and beat the original’s impressive North American box office total. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The upcoming movie, directed by Mike Flanagan, is the seventh in the Exorcist franchise. The film features an ensemble cast comprising Scarlett Johansson, Diane Lane, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jacobi Jupe, John Leguizamo, Laurence Fishburne, Sasha Calle, Hamish Linklater, Carl Lumbly, John Gallagher Jr., Benjamin Pajak, and Carla Gugino.
The Exorcist at the North American box office
According to Box Office Mojo‘s report, The Exorcist, which was originally released in 1973, remains the all-time highest-grossing film in the franchise. It was re-released a couple of times and collected more than $233 million at the North American box office, including the re-releases.
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It collected $193 million in its original run alone and was not released internationally back in 1973. It crossed the $200 million milestone in North America upon re-releases and held the title of remaining the franchise’s top-grossing film for decades.
How much will Scarlett Johansson starrer need to beat the 1973 classic domestically?
Therefore, The Exorcist: Martyrs has a big target to hit at the box office in North America to beat the 1973 classic as the franchise’s all-time highest-grossing film. It has to earn $234 million to beat The Exorcist at the North American box office. Although Scarlett Johansson is a global icon, she alone cannot help the film surpass $233 million at the North American box office. Her presence can help it land a solid debut, but after that, it has to rely on strong word-of-mouth and repeat value.
What is the film about?
The film follows a single mother and police officer who, 13 years after bringing down a notorious satanic serial killer, is drawn into a new series of murders linked to her dark past. As she investigates the chilling crimes, her 12-year-old son becomes the target of a terrifying demonic force, forcing her to confront the evil she thought she had left behind. The Exorcist: Martyrs will be released in the theaters on March 12, 2027.
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