JOHN KRASINSKI'S IF PROJECTED FOR BIG OPENING WEEKEND

John Krasinski's anticipated animated/live-action film, IF, imagines a big opening at the box office. Reports suggest the star-studded fantasy comedy is set for a strong first few days domestically.

Per Deadline, box office projections for IF have the Paramount Pictures title making over $40 million during its opening weekend. The original film and its PG title are already attracting significant attention from parents and the 17-34 demographic, particularly females. Should projections hold, IF would garner one of the best opening weekends for any title released in 2024.

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IF director John Krasinski recalls his heartwarming reunion on the set of his new film with The Office lead actor, Steve Carell.

Krasinski directs, produces and stars in IF, which is short for imaginary friends. The film chronicles a young girl named Bea (Cailey Fleming) who can see these imaginary people after a troubling experience gives her the unexpected power to connect with IFs abandoned by the other children they helped. The film also stars Deadpool & Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds as Bea's neighbor Cal, who also possesses the ability to see imaginary friends. Cal and Bea later attempt to reunite the IFs with their former children.

John Krasinski Helms IF

IF is Krasinski's latest directorial effort, with the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star best known for helming the post-apocalyptic horror film series, A Quiet Place. Krasinski pulls double duty on screen in IF, portraying Bea's father and the Marshmallow Man. IF's development was confirmed in 2019 when Paramount acquired the rights. Reynolds co-produced the feature-length project alongside Krasinski through his Maximum Effort production company.

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An all-star cast takes centerstage in IF, with the film seeing Krasinski reunite with fellow The Office alum Steve Carell, who plays an imaginary friend named Blue, a purple furry creature. IF also features Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Academy Award-nominated actor and Krasinski's wife Emily Blunt, notable political commentator Jon Stewart, Maestro's Bradley Cooper and late acting legend Louis Gossett Jr. in one of his final performances before his passing on Mar. 29. Reynolds' wife Blake Lively, George Clooney, Vince Vaughn and Amy Schumer also appear.

Krasinski's most recent animation foray was a voice role as Clark Kent/Superman in 2022's DC League of Super-Pets. His most recent on-screen appearance was in Amazon Prime Video's political action thriller series, Jack Ryan, which ended in 2023 after four seasons.