Weekend Box Office: May 21-23, 2021
by Emily Nagle
Top 5 Highest Grossing Films For May 21-23, 2021:
5. Godzilla vs. Kong ($1.4 million)
4. Raya and the Last Dragon ($1.6 million)
3. Those Who Wish Me Dead ($1.8 million)
2. Wrath of Man ($2.9 million)
1. Spiral ($4.5 million)
Spiral, the eighth installment in the “Saw” horror film series, places an eerie spin on the franchise, following Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner, William Schenk (Max Minghella), as they investigate a Jigsaw copycat killer. Originally slated for release in May 2020, the pandemic pushed the theatrical release to May 14, 2021. So far it has mixed reviews from critics, who were unsure on how to feel about the different approach taken for the successful splatter film series, and criticized the storyline, particularly the film’s ending, describing that it felt too unoriginal and predictable.
Despite the mixed reviews, Lionsgate Television chairman Kevin Beggs stated in an interview with Deadline Hollywood last month that there is a possibility of a television series based on the new film. If this follows through, the show would be a collaboration with Twisted Television, an extension of Twisted Pictures, which is responsible for producing the “Saw” films.