Summary
John Krasinski’s comedy filmIFhas made it past a major global box office milestone. The movie, a combination of live-action and animated elements, is centered around Bea (Cailey Fleming), a young girl who discovers the existence of imaginary friends. Along with Fleming,the cast ofIFincludes Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, Bradley Cooper, Emily Blunt and more. Released on May 17,the film debuted at number one at the box office during a very slow month, but with summer approaching,IFhas managed to pass a new milestone at the box office.
IF Review: John Krasinski’s Heartwarming, Creative Film Will Make You Miss Your Imaginary Friends
Despite some clunkiness in its plot, IF pushes through with its warmth and optimistic tone, paving the way for some truly impactful moments.
According toDeadline,IFhas reached $160.7 million globally in its fourth weekend.In terms of international performance, the movie grossed $6.2 million, making its foreign box office $67.2 million.IFwill premiere in two more countries, China and Japan, the following weekend.
What The Latest Box Office Milestone Means For IF
How Much Money Can It Make?
Before its release,expectations forIFwere somewhat optimistic, largely because of the ensemble cast and lack of family-friendly competition. Unsurprisingly, the film earned more thanThe Strangers: Chapter 1, but failed to maintain a strong hold.IF’s box office numbers slowed down in the weekends since, likely affected by new releases or disinterest in going to the theater, andit’s currently inching toward $100 million domestically.While underwhelming for a movie with $110 million put into it,May proved slow forIFand many other potential blockbusters.
Though notably different from Krasinski’s horror franchiseA Quiet Place, audiences seem to enjoyIFand with longer availability, it could end up making more money.
Considering where it stands at the box office, and with Pixar’s sequel toInside Outpremiering on June 14, it may be hard forIFto generate a larger sum domestically. However, it will be interesting to see what happens once the film is released in China and Japan, and how that affects the movie’s worldwide total. Though notably different fromKrasinski’s horror franchiseA Quiet Place, audiences seem to enjoyIFand with longer availability, it could end up making more money.
WhenIF’s theatrical run ends, the film could potentially reach $200 million globally, though it might take some time.This latest box office milestone might be a positive sign for Krasinski’s movie, and once it debuts in China and Japan, it’s worth wondering how much closer the domestic and international numbers will get.
