BOX OFFICE: AFTER EARTH Grosses $1M In Thursday Night Screenings

BOX OFFICE: AFTER EARTH Grosses $1M In Thursday Night Screenings

M. Night Shaymalan's critically panned sci-fi film After Earth, starring Will and Jaden Smith, has officially made $1 million in Thursday night showings. The movie is now on its way to a $35M opening weekend.

News
By PaulRom - May 31, 2013 09:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: The Hollywood Reporter



Despite mostly very negative reviews (the film currently has an abysmal 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), M. Night Shyamalan's Will and Jaden Smith-starrer After Earth looks to have an average box office opening. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the sci-fi movie grossed a soft $1M in its Thursday night opening, behind the $1.5M debut of Summit's Now You See Me. Despite this, After Earth will open ahead of the Louis Leterrier-directed heist thriller, with a $35M opening weekend being predicted. This is a new low in recent years for Will Smith, who is considered one of Hollywood's biggest A-list actors. Do you plan on seeing After Earth this weekend?

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares How Glen Powell’s Running Man Remake Could Surpass the Original Sci-Fi Classic
Related:

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares How Glen Powell’s Running Man Remake Could Surpass the Original Sci-Fi Classic
EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT Star Jack Champion Responds To Rumors He'll Play X-MEN's Cyclops (EXCLUSIVE)
Recommended For You:

EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT Star Jack Champion Responds To Rumors He'll Play X-MEN's Cyclops (EXCLUSIVE)

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?
Want to contribute?
1 2
Nick56
Nick56 - 5/31/2013, 10:00 AM
I plan on seeing it. In a summer of sequels and reboots its nice to see an original sci-fi movie for a change. plus oblivion didn't do that well critically but I still really enjoyed it.
SageMode
SageMode - 5/31/2013, 10:10 AM
M.night hasn't made a decent film since Signs. I'll pass.
Sanderman
Sanderman - 5/31/2013, 10:11 AM
what's the "twist"
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 5/31/2013, 10:13 AM
CaptainProg
CaptainProg - 5/31/2013, 10:14 AM
Signs was also shit. Sorry.

Well, the main problem is that the Smiths are the producers of this (it seems) shit movie. Lil’ Jaden felt like he was at home doing a home video.
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 5/31/2013, 10:14 AM
@DrDoom THAT is what I want to know as well...
KidDynamo0
KidDynamo0 - 5/31/2013, 10:16 AM
Spoiler Free review of 'After Earth' http://www.thenerdpocalypse.com/2013/05/review-after-earth/
Earth69
Earth69 - 5/31/2013, 10:16 AM
Dont ever want to see this. Will Smith has turned into quite a tool, and he's turning his kids into tools as well. One review I read said this film was a pure vanity project. Im inclined to agree given that He, his son, his wife and his uncle are all involved in the movie in some capacity.

Smith even co-wrote the script with M. Night Shamalama ding dong. The movie is being universally panned as boring, and people are lamblasting Jaden Smith for not being able to act. Again, thats his Dads fault for putting him in a position he's not ready for. Jaden Smith is not a star. He's barely an actor at all. He cant carry a movie.
kadetra
kadetra - 5/31/2013, 10:17 AM
This year's box office result is even worst than last year's own.
exe
exe - 5/31/2013, 10:17 AM
Hey, $1 million is still a lot of money lol.

But seriously, Shyamalan should be flipping burgers now.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 5/31/2013, 10:21 AM
12% on RT

AlternateNo4
AlternateNo4 - 5/31/2013, 10:23 AM
decent movie. not as good as i hoped but not shyamalan's fault at all. all the m. night hate is undeserved and i think it'd be a shame for him to be put out to pasture over this.

script was sturdy, but not stellar. camera, pacing, visuals all good. cgi was better than the commercials; the lion was pretty much the low point.

the thing that dragged it down was j. smith. i mean, i've seen plenty of worse young actors, and he's not BAD... if he had a supporting role or even worked in an ensemble he'd get by just fine. but at this point his range isn't what it needs to be to carry a film like this on his own.
Negrotigre
Negrotigre - 5/31/2013, 10:29 AM
@Blackandyellow,
Agreed! The 6th Sense was dude's only good movie. M. Night is a hack. And Will Smith has been in his share of lousy movies as well.
ElDarkside
ElDarkside - 5/31/2013, 10:34 AM
@blackandyellow - you don't like Unbreakable? That's a really good movie. Probly the best original comic book movies, per se, not based on a comic...

Check it out if u haven't seen it. Bruce Willis and Sam Jackson in hero and villain roles...
sinsear912
sinsear912 - 5/31/2013, 10:40 AM
He turned down django for this piece of crap?!
TelaVizion
TelaVizion - 5/31/2013, 10:52 AM
Saw "Now You See Me" a few weeks ago, great movie. I'm sure it'll beat this one.
Mike89
Mike89 - 5/31/2013, 11:00 AM
Every movie M Night. has made since Unbreakable has ranged from mediocre to just terrible. I guess ill just rent this on redbox.
126thst
126thst - 5/31/2013, 11:03 AM
The movie has a 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from movie critics who are paid to critique movies. It also has an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from normal moviegoers like us... Make your own decisions and stop being internet sheep.
CaptainSpain
CaptainSpain - 5/31/2013, 11:05 AM
Rotten tomatoes is not the Voice of God. And it's not a scientific method...

It they want to smash a movie they select BAD critics. And If they want a movie to be a success they select good critics...

For instance: STID is a crap movie , but in Rottentomatoes has 87% because they are pro Abrams...

And since they hate Shyamalan, they select only bad critics...

ROTTEN TOMATOES IS A FRAUD
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 5/31/2013, 11:34 AM
No i do not plan on seeing this movie this weekend, or any weekend for that matter.
LuckDragon
LuckDragon - 5/31/2013, 11:36 AM
Looks like this movie could have used a 'luck dragon'. Maybe they would have found a better actor than Jaden.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 5/31/2013, 11:43 AM
First Will Smith turned down The Matrix for [frick]ing Wild Wild West. THEN he turns down DJANGO UNCHAINED for [frick]ing AFTER EARTH?! This dude is a god damn idiot.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 5/31/2013, 12:12 PM
I know it is mean of me but I would love to see this movie fail. I enjoy Will's acting but I can't stand his sons. I know Will wants Jaden to be as good as him. But he just is not. I have been saying this for years if Will wants people to start thinking his son is a good actor Will needs to get Jaden a great acting coach.

With Will's connections he could get someone to help make Jaden do better in films. Plus Jaden should be doing indie films instead of blockbusters. This way he can perfect his craft. Then after a few indie films which makes him better at acting he can go back into blockbuster films.

But Will needs to help his son soon or Jaden's chance at working in films will be over soon. Because who would want to keep putting someone in films who just is not good at all. Which I would be fine with. But if he can learn to be a better actor like his dad then I would be okay with him being in more films. But right now I can't stand him.

Because when you can see actors that are just starting out and in indie films that do a better job at playing a character then him it makes you sick. To see how many blockbusters he gets to be in.
DARKKNIGHT2525
DARKKNIGHT2525 - 5/31/2013, 12:19 PM
M. Night Shaymalan sucks . after (frick)ing up avatar the last airbender that was it for me sooo f u after earth f u up the a$$
DARKKNIGHT2525
DARKKNIGHT2525 - 5/31/2013, 12:32 PM
wow ........
FOOM
FOOM - 5/31/2013, 1:24 PM
I usually like Will Smith films but I'm a bit hesitant on this one. Looks like a script from 'The Wonderful World of Disney' but with modern CGI.
DZ123
DZ123 - 5/31/2013, 1:25 PM
Most people barely know it's out in theaters. The marketing for After Earth's been terrible.
Skateanddestroy88
Skateanddestroy88 - 5/31/2013, 1:45 PM
I had a hard time sitting through the trailer for this movie
MisterBabadook
MisterBabadook - 5/31/2013, 1:47 PM
Will Smith needs to stop doing movies with his son. Pursuit of Happyness was great, but enough is enough. It's like a parent who can't let their kid move away from within their shadow. ALSO, Will Smith needs to start making edgier movies. No more science fiction for a long time. His best roles are as the Everyman.
KINGPEN266FBA
KINGPEN266FBA - 5/31/2013, 2:39 PM
im going to see this tonight and judge for myself ,not jump on the bandwagon because u dislike a actor that star in a movie. smh if that was the case i wouldnt see half these films
JonStarkgaryen
JonStarkgaryen - 5/31/2013, 2:41 PM
Serves you right, Scientology!
Jer3miah
Jer3miah - 5/31/2013, 3:01 PM
Wow! M. Night really hasn't directed a really good movie in such a long time. I'm thinking ten years, almost. I mean, I liked Lady In the Water, but it seems all the movies he directs, now, are critically panned. Something is wrong with his ass.
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/31/2013, 3:03 PM
well this movie won't be getting any money from me,i can't stand the smith family.
camlabar
camlabar - 5/31/2013, 3:33 PM
The problem was the fact that only two people make up the majority of the movie. That doesnt really sound interesting. Even if one of them is Will smith.

I understand Will was for the most part by himself in I am Legend. But that was an apocalyptic movie which is an interesting combination with Will.
AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 5/31/2013, 3:34 PM
Stoll gonna see it
JGAR
JGAR - 5/31/2013, 5:57 PM
I'm passing over this film, already heard from audiences and read the reviews, not a good film. My money is thankfully saved. :)
1 2
Related Headlines
Latest Headlines

Hot Headlines Hot Headlines

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Anime & Manga

Gaming

Horror

Cartoons & Animated Features

Action Movies & TV

Pro Wrestling & MMA News
View Recorder