Uncharted, unexpected success at the premiere: how much money he made in the first weekend since its launch

“Uncharted” seems to be the new “star” of Sony, after the resounding success it had in the first days since its release in cinemas, in the weekend that has just ended.

Obviously, this success is worth noting, in terms of video game adaptations, since “Sonic the Hedgehog” (2020).

The new record is even more important because, until a few years ago, it was not very clear whether or not the producers of “Uncharted” believed in this project, dodging when asked about the future of the film, adaptation after the game video from 2008. But, to everyone’s good luck, the film has become a reality, and more than that, it seems to be on the verge of success now, despite many creative delays.

Finally, “Uncharted” set off under the direction of Ruben Fleischer, co-starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg and Sophia Alin.

Low expectations, exceptional results, for “Uncharted”

Although no one would have expected such a thing, since the critics did not necessarily declare themselves in favor of this film, the sales recorded, for “Uncharted”, fabulous sums, in its first weekend.

So far, the film has raised no more and no less than $ 44.2 million (in just three days), and is expected to cross the 50 million mark in the very near future. dollars.

“Uncharted” can be said to be in fourth place in terms of video game-based movie releases, immediately after “Sonic”, “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” and “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”, from 2001.

Sony CEO Josh Greenstein said: “This result is further proof of the growing public appetite for Sony Pictures movies. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg are great together. We thank our sister company, PlayStation, for the partnership, but also all the people who worked so hard to make this movie a reality. ”