With Speak No Evil set to arrive in theatres soon, there is lot of buzz surrounding the film’s box office predictions. Directed by James Watkins, the upcoming horror thriller is a remake of the Danish film of the same name and will come out in theaters on September 13, 2024. Starring James McAvoy in the lead, Speak No Evil is one of the most highly anticipated thrillers of this year. However, will the movie flop or will it turn out to be one of the biggest hits of 2024?
Let’s take a deeper look at the predictions of how well Speak No Evil will do at the box office.
How much is Speak No Evil expected to make at the box office?
Speak No Evil is seemingly expected to make close to $50 million at the box office.
Speak No evil comes out in mid-September, becoming the main horror-thriller flick of the month. However, a week earlier, we will also see the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which technically comes under a different category but will still be a fierce competitor.
Hence, the actual amount Speak No Evil will make will depend on various factors, including its competition, release date, and audience reception. As the film’s genre has quite a limited audience, it’s success at the box office will highly depend on early reviews.
As per Box Office Theory, the lower-end 3-day prediction for Speak No Evil stands at $15 million. Meanwhile, the target seems to be just a little higher at $16.5 million. Furthermore, the overall minimum forecast stands around $40 million, which is similar to other Blumhouse productions in the past.
Will Speak No Evil flop or succeed?
Speak No Evil will most likely averagely succeed at the box office.
As there seems to be no crazy hype among audiences with regards to the James McAvoy, people will want to watch the film in larger numbers only if early reviews for the film are good. As for the original 2022 Danish film, it has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10, which is not too bad. Hence, Speak No Well will likely do well with respect to the plot. Although there is potential for the film to do well, given its genre, the ultimate outcome remains uncertain.
