A Quiet Place: Day One Shatters Franchise Records with $100M Global Debut, Streams on Paramount+ August 2024
August 27, 2024A Quiet Place is a successful horror film franchise that began with the release of the original film in April 2018, directed by John Krasinski.
The franchise's third installment, A Quiet Place: Day One, serves as a prequel that explores the initial alien invasion.
Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the film stars Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, alongside a cast that includes Djimon Hounsou and Alex Wolff.
Sarnoski's screenplay was developed from a story co-written with John Krasinski, based on characters created by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck.
Upon its release on June 28, A Quiet Place: Day One opened to nearly $100 million worldwide, setting a franchise record with $52.2 million earned domestically in its opening weekend.
To date, the film has grossed over $261 million worldwide against a budget of $67 million.
Paramount+ announced that A Quiet Place: Day One will begin streaming exclusively in the U.S. and Canada on August 27, 2024, with international streaming dates to be announced.
The availability of the film in additional international markets will be announced later.
The original film grossed $341 million worldwide against a budget of $17 million, leading to the profitable sequel, A Quiet Place Part II, which earned between $297 million and $305 million.
A Quiet Place Part II was produced with a budget of $55 million to $61 million, further solidifying the franchise's commercial success.
The plot centers on Samira, portrayed by Nyong'o, who faces a nightmare in New York City as sound-hunting creatures attack during her journey home.
Accompanied by her cat Frodo and her ally Eric, a law student, Samira must navigate the now-silent city while adhering to the crucial rule of remaining quiet to survive.
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