It's achieved what only big franchises can do, but the occasion is worth it: Roald Dahl's “Matilda: The Musical” is a must-see this Christmas.
There are successes that are only at the level of large franchises, such as the most tickets sold in one weekend for one movie. This doesn't usually happen with smaller films, but it happened recently with a film that is far from the size star Wars Or marvel. It was released in the United Kingdom on 25 November. Roald Dahl's Matilda: The MusicalIt represented half of the box office in those days. Everyone wanted to watch the remake of the classic Roald Dahl movie and the best news is that it is now available on Netflix.
The achievement is even greater if we take into account that it is a film produced by Netflix, and after a month it becomes available to all subscribers. It's worth analyzing the context a little to see how well it works Matilda It's something exceptional. Here's a recent example of a Netflix movie that went to theaters and didn't make much of an impact: Backstabbing 2: The Secret of the Glass Onion.
The sequel to director Rian Johnson's mystery film premiered on November 23 and grossed around $8 million in the US and Canada in its first weekend – which lasted 5 days due to Thanksgiving. Matilda It grossed $5 million in the UK alone in its first weekend – of its normal length. In total, it has already raised $10.5 million in Great Britain..
They're not amazing figures, but they're great news in the age of streaming, when people need a great excuse to go to the movies. The best example is Disney. As audiences get used to everything arriving on Disney+ after a little over a month, fewer people are deciding to actually go to the movies. strange worldthe company's latest release — with great reviews, by the way — premiered on November 23 in theaters to a very lukewarm reception at the box office. Years ago it would have been the typical box office smash, in 2022 it only grossed 53 million. Why? Because families will watch it from home. Comfort wins.
That's why we say it's true Matildawhich dropped on Netflix just a month after arriving in theaters, sweeping away ticket sales, it's a preview that will be a hit on the platform and will certainly be a must-have for Christmas this year.
What's new in the 2022 version of “Matilda”?
Nothing changes in the plot. Matilda – now Alisha Weir and not the unforgettable Mara Wilson – is a very intelligent girl who has to deal with her evil parents at home – played by Andrea Riseborough and Stephen Graham – and with the sadistic headmistress – the wonderful Emma Thompson. With the help of his classmates and his seemingly endless imagination, he will do whatever it takes to change his fate.
The biggest difference is in shape. The new “Matilda” is a musical based on the 2010 musical that became a huge hit around the world., but especially in London. This is the reason behind the film's success in the country. British audiences have a special affection for the character, both for the role and for the author of the original work, Roald Dahl, a classic of children's literature.
Now, thanks to Netflix, we have the option to enjoy the show from home. Will it become the most watched in the world or just in the UK?
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