I.S.S. isn’t a comedy about a group of rambunctious teens serving in-school suspension. The title stands for International Space Station in the sci-fi thriller from Gabriela Cowperthwaite, best known for directing the documentary Blackfish. Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, John Gallagher Jr., Maria Mashkova, Costa Ronin, and Pilou Asbaek star.
Critics first boarded I.S.S. back in June at the Tribeca Film Festival where it launched with solid notices (93% on RT). Bleecker Street acquired the rights last fall for the January 19th premiere. The release date doesn’t indicate much confidence (despite the reviews). It also doesn’t help that Bleecker’s distribution library is littered with box office disappointments (Mafia Mamma anyone?). If this manages to reach $5 million, I’d be a little surprised.
I.S.S. opening weekend prediction: $2.6 million
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