5 Most Anticipated Films from September and October According to Instagram
by: keaton marcus
WHAT IS REALLY TRENDING IN THE INSTA BOOKS?
PENNYWISE LEADS FALL WITH WHOPPING 1.6M FOLLOWERS
Leading second, third, fourth, and fifth by a long shot is It: Chapter Two, which has tallied 1.6 million followers following its release on September 6th. The box office performance has been particularly strong too, especially after its strong opening weekend of 91 million dollars. Critics were skeptical, but satisfied, while audiences were deeply impressed. The big thing is how large the fanbase is, picking up so many people after just months of releasing the account on Instagram. It’s as incredible as it is mind-boggling, that a Stephen King adaptation is one of the biggest films of the Fall, and the year. By the time it hits the streaming giants, we are expecting over two million followers! Long live the September and October king, Pennywise the Dancing Clown!
“JOKER” PUTS ON A HAPPY FACE WITH A QUARTER MILLION
Debuting in the box office on October 4th with barely any competition, Joaquin Phoenix-starring comic book adaptation Joker has taken to the skies on Instagram. With around a quarter of a million followers on their page (approximately 231,000 and climbing fast), the R-rated, gritty character study is supposed to soar in its opening weekend. According to Wikipedia, BoxOffice Magazine analyst Shawn Robbins is expecting a wide variety of 60-90 million over the film’s first three days, this is while more conservative expectations were lead by Comscore’s senior editor Paul Dergarabedian estimated just 50 million, mainly because it is not “a typical comic-book movie”. Only three weeks prior to the picture’s initial release, analysts were overall expecting 65-80 million—but with a possibility of 90-100 million dollars. It’s not only looking to be a hit, especially cause of its 55 million budget—but, its also extremely wealthy with the critics, and popular on social media. Joker, over and out, the second most anticipated film of the Fall according to Instagram.
BOX OFFICE SENSATION “HUSTLERS” GRABS SOME FOLLOWERS IN THIRD
Soon after nabbing over 33 million dollars in its opening weekend, giving competition to even It: Chapter Two—Jennifer Lopez-starring Hustlers is not only laden with cash—it’s also blowing up social media. With 227k followers in the bag (and counting), the stripper drama based on a true story is a massive success, especially with the people. Even with critics, Hustlers got some excellent reception during its release—praising Lopez’s performance, as well as the visual stye, and even it’s depth. The correlations between its Instagram and box office success are no coincidence, and it proves that despite STX Entertainment’s many past failures, a good film can help make that all go away. Our projections are that once the 20 million production hits DVD and streaming, the follower count could be up to the 250-270k mark, along with North American earnings of 120+ million dollars. The perfect hit, landing in third for the most anticipated films this Fall.
STALLONE IS BACK TO BEING POPULAR, TAKING FOURTH THIS FALL
After so many dismal films in the box office, including Bullet to the Head, Escape Plan, Grudge Match and Ratchet & Clank—Sylvester Stallone was losing popularity by the moment, with only supporting roles in the two solid Creed films as a life line. He used to have the Rocky series, and the Rambo franchise—now, it’s becoming clear that he may have to put down the sword. However, never fear Balboa fans—Stallone is back with the title role in Rambo: Last Blood, which arrives in theaters everywhere this weekend. While the critics are having second thoughts about the reboot/sequel, analysts are predicting an impressive 20+ million opening from 3,618 theaters. Not only that, but the film’s instagram page is has some solid numbers as well, plucking to 93,700 followers and counting. His adult male fanbase is the number one thing that Lionsgate is counting on financially, but will it be enough to cover for the fact that it’s another terrible action film that Stallone was involved with? Never mind that, the guy still gets his paycheck, and the box office might get another success. Fourth this fall, firing the arrow is Rambo: Last Blood.
“MALEFICENT” SEQUEL EEKS OUT FIFTH PLACE ON INSTA THIS FALL
The trailers don’t look great, Angelina Jolie isn’t terribly bankable, and its the sequel to an already mediocre film—Maleficent: Mistress of Evil could be one of the biggest flops of the year. However, there is some positives, like how its predecessor made over 780 million dollars worldwide, or the fact that Disney after hits such as The Lion King and Aladdin are producing the picture. While the sequel did manage to become the fifth most anticipated film of the Fall according to Instagram, capping 82,900 followers so far—its still not that impressive. Even more painfully, analysts are predicting a much lower opening than the original’s count topping 69 million—with an overall opinion moving closer to the 35-40 million side—and without extremely exceeding international performances, Mistress of Evil will likely succumb to its expected expensiveness. It could surprise, but that isn’t likely. Angelina Jolie takes the fifth slot this Fall!
TOP FIVE ON INSTAGRAM:
It: Chapter Two, 1.6m followers.
Joker, 231k followers.
Hustlers, 227k followers.
Rambo: Last Blood, 93.7k followers.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, 82.9k followers.