Ava DuVernay’s 'A Wrinkle in Time': Why the Film Struggled at the Box Office | THR News

A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava Duvernay, was a landmark for diversity in Hollywood, featuring a diverse cast led by Storm Reid. Despite its significance, the film struggled at the box office, opening to $33.1 million. Audience demographics were similar to other fantasy films like The BFG and Miss Peregrine's, with a slight increase in minority viewers. The film faced challenges common to non-sequel fantasy films, such as mixed reviews and difficulty in audience categorization. Despite this, it marked a historic moment with two films by African American directors topping the box office, highlighting the importance of diverse voices in cinema.

What was significant about Ava DuVernay directing 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• She was the first African American female director to helm a $100 million studio film.

• She was the first director to cast Oprah Winfrey in a leading role.

• She was the first female director to win an Oscar.

• She was the first director to adapt a children's book into a film.

How did 'A Wrinkle in Time' perform at the box office compared to 'The BFG' and 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'?

• It had a similar box office performance to both films.

• It performed significantly better than both films.

• It was a major blockbuster compared to both films.

• It was not released in the same year as the other films.

What was the demographic composition of the audience for 'A Wrinkle in Time' during its opening weekend?

• Mainly African American and Native American viewers.

• Equally distributed among all ethnicities.

• Predominantly Caucasian viewers.

• Mostly Hispanic and Asian viewers.

What challenge do book-based fantasy films often face when adapted to the big screen?

• They are usually too long for movie adaptations.

• They struggle to find an audience despite brand recognition.

• They are often not suitable for children.

• They are too expensive to produce.

What was notable about the box office rankings during the opening weekend of 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• It was the first time a film directed by a woman topped the box office.

• It was the first time a fantasy film topped the box office.

• It was the first time two films directed by African American filmmakers took the top two spots.

• It was the first time a Disney film was not in the top two.