The single digit start forLord of the Ringsis in the vein of recent Sony Crunchy Roll films.
Thursday previews begin at 2PM at 2,800 locations for a 3,200 theater count by Friday.
Lord of the Ringswas put into motion by the previous Warner Bros administration of Toby Emmerich.
Moana 2, Kraven the Hunger, The Lord of the Rings- The War of the RohirrimCourtesy
The feature was pushed forward to ensure that New Line didnt lose the film adaptation rights to the J.R.R.
Its the first animated movie back on the J.R.R.
Tolkien property since the Saul Zaentz 1978 production, but its the first anime title.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson in ‘Kraven the Hunter’Sony Pictures
The movie was made by Warner Bros Television Animation and as an anime to keep the budget low.
Thursday pre-shows forLord of the Ringsare at 2,550 expanding to 3,500 theaters on Friday.
Pic will play on Imax, Dolby, PLFs, 4DX and Dine-ins.
Meantime, similar to week,Wickedis beatingMoana 2in the weekdays.
