said ticket sales for “Tom and Jerry” were fueled by family crowds buying private theater rentals. Of the films that have been released during the pandemic (a fraction of the amount that would typically grace the big screen in normal times), those geared toward younger audiences have reaped the biggest rewards. “ a positive sign for the business and for theatrical’s pull over home entertainment.” Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “With half of theaters still closed, the pandemic still a threat and ‘Tom & Jerry’ available at home, this is a very good opening,” said David A. Given current conditions, it’s considered a strong start for the $79 million-budgeted “Tom and Jerry.”īox office analysts appear to be optimistic about those numbers. Overseas, the cartooned adventure about the iconic cat and mouse rivalry has made $25 million from 33 countries for a global tally of $38.8 million. has set 18 movies to bow simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max due to the pandemic. Beginning with the “Wonder Woman” sequel, Warner Bros. Notably, “Tom and Jerry” also premiered on the HBO Max streaming service, where it will be available to subscribers for 31 days.

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