Twisters is a disaster film that serves as a standalone sequel to the 1996 classic. The story follows a group of storm chasers who are determined to predict and potentially control the devastating power of tornadoes.
Former storm chaser Kate Cooper, haunted by a traumatic past experience, is lured back to the open plains to test a groundbreaking tracking system. She crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charismatic but reckless social media star known for his daring storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, unprecedented and terrifying weather phenomena emerge, forcing Kate, Tyler, and their rival teams to confront their fears and work together to survive while racing against time to find a way to mitigate the catastrophic storms.
The film combines thrilling action sequences with character-driven drama as the characters grapple with the immense power of nature and the personal demons that drive them.
Twisters (2024) Cast
The main cast of Twisters (2024) includes:
- Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate Carter, a meteorologist and former storm chaser.
- Glen Powell as Tyler Owens, a famous storm chaser and social media star.
- Anthony Ramos as Javi, Kate’s former storm chaser colleague.
- Brandon Perea as Boone, a videographer and member of Tyler’s crew.
- Maura Tierney as Cathy Carter, Kate’s mother.
- Kiernan Shipka as Addy, a member of Kate’s former storm chasing team.
The film also features a supporting cast including Daryl McCormack, Sasha Lane, Harry Hadden-Paton, and David Corenswet.
General Tornado Facts and Statistics
While we can’t provide specific data about the 2024 film, we can share some general facts and statistics about tornadoes:
- Average tornadoes per year in the US: Approximately 1,200
- Peak tornado season: May to June
- States with the highest number of tornadoes: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas
- Tornado intensity is measured by: The Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale
Twisters has made a powerful impact on the box office, generating impressive numbers in its opening weekend. The film’s strong performance has caught the industry’s attention, with its $80 million debut placing it among the top-grossing July releases.
This unexpected success has raised the bar for the summer box office, and the film’s potential to reach the $200 million milestone is now a real possibility. However, with the highly anticipated release of Deadpool & Wolverine looming, the road ahead may prove challenging.
Despite mixed reviews, audience enthusiasm, as evidenced by the A- Cinemascore, has contributed significantly to the film’s success. However, the film’s high production cost poses a hurdle to profitability, emphasizing the need for strong international performance.
While Twisters has undoubtedly made a strong start, its ultimate box office journey remains to be seen.
Twister Movie Review
I loved Twister and my mind was blown to find out that this came out in 1996 (the original of the Bad Boys series came out in 1995!) and whilst this isn’t a copy of the original it is a standalone sequel. It’s hella cheesy! And I know that Glen Powell is currently everywhere and let’s be honest he just needs a plaid shirt and a cowboy hat to get me more interested.
I love Daisy Edgar-Jones and I’m sure that more big screen opportunities will come for her. Also loved seeing Maura Tierney, one of my favourite E.R. Actors. I’m probably going to have the soundtrack on all summer.