Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow were thrilled by these results , as were theater owners , particularly as September tends to see a fall in box offices as schools re-open and new TV shows are marketed . Scott Mendelson of '' Forbes '' magazine suggested that the film had potential to surpass $ 100 million , since Tom Hanks 's films tend to be " leggy " and post big multiples , and Sully is aimed at older audiences who do n't usually go to the opening weekend . '' Deadline Hollywood '' pointed out that the marketing effort had been key to the robust opening ( as well as good reviews and positive word of mouth ) , despite the absence of both Eastwood and Hanks on social media . The film was released on the 15th anniversary of the infamous September 11 attacks , but Warner Bros. ' domestic distribution chief Jeff Goldstein said that the anniversary did not post a big – both negative and positive – impact on the film . According to a comScore audience survey , 82 % of the moviegoers were older than 25 , 80 % above 35 , and women comprised 56 % of the opening weekend . 39 % said Hanks was their principal reason for seeing it
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Sully (film)