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[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Official Friday Estimate: $82,010,000

http://deadline.com/2016/03/batman-v-superman-opening-weekend-box-office-records-1201726300/

Whatever war of words Warner Bros.’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice lost with critics with a 30% Rotten Tomatoes score, it’s making up for four-fold at the box office. Last night, Zack Snyder’s Dark Knight and Son of Jor’El smackdown had a great Thursday at the B.O. reaping $27.7M.

For reference, largest midnight/preview US grosses:

1) Star Wars: The Force Awakens - $57M
2) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II - $43.5 million
3) The Dark Knight Rises - $30.6 million
4) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part II - $30.4M
5) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I - $30.25M
6) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - $30.1 million
7) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - $27.7M
8) Avengers: Age of Ultron - $27.6M

 

[andymcc]

I'm part of the problem but boy did it suck. The audience reaction at my theater was pretty tepid. I'm predicting a great first weekend and an insane drop.

 

[Markitron]

Are there any weekend projections yet?

 

[kswiston]

Under TDKR and over Age of Ultron for comicbook film preview takes I believe.

 

[ryan299]

Also has made 20 million in China on opening day. 6th highest opening for an American movie in China.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

This movie was never gonna underperform this weekend, we'll see if audiences latch on enough to get word of mouth out for continued success

 

[Anth0ny]

Still saying 200m OW

Next week it's gonna drop like a mother fucker, though

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Are there any weekend projections yet?

Projections are still in the $160-170m range I think.

 

[shortsFortallPeople]

This movie was never gonna underperform this weekend, we'll see if audiences latch on enough to get word of mouth out for continued success

unless they see a different film that the rest of us, WOM on this should lead to a significant drop on the second weekend.

but i suppose we'll find out soon enough

 

[Markitron]

Projections are still in the $160-170m range I think.

That would be considered pretty good I assume?

 

[Strangelove77]

The power of Batman. Even I kind of want to watch it just for him alone.

 

[FullMetaltech]

Still saying 200m OW

Next week it's gonna drop like a mother fucker, though

I not so sure. There arent any other big movies coming out til the Jungle Book. So it can still have some legs unless Zootopia moves back up then you know they have a problem.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

That would be considered pretty good I assume?

Around TDKR or Iron Man 3 opening numbers.

 

[Bronx-Man]

I'm betting a $173 mil opening weekend. The legs afterwards are the real story.

 

[Future]

Like amazing Spider-Man 2, you kinda have to see this regardless of reviews. Batman and supes and Wonder Woman all on the same screen come on

 

[x Power Pad Death Stomp x]

Is it possible for a film to drop 100% in its second weekend cause this was badddddd

 

[witness]

That's a great start especially with most Americans not having today off so many couldn't go last night. $200m+ is absolutely in play this weekend. With how pumped everyone was walking out of my theater I'm expecting good WOM from the general audience.

 

[gamz]

That's huge. I didn't expect that.

It'll do 170M.

 

[jon bones]

The power of Batman. Even I kind of want to watch it just for him alone.

that's what i did and enjoyed myself

 

[richiek]

I'm sure BvS will make bank opening weekend, but the big question is will bad word of mouth kill its legs the following weeks? I'm betting that it does.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

I mean, it's Easter weekend. Next week is the real test. But good for Batfleck and co on a good opening.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

I laughed out loud at the number being literally $0.1M higher than Age of Ultron. That's one of those awfully funny figures that comes out of Hollywood on occasion.

 

[Anth0ny]

Remember, age of ultron was on pace for $200m OW until the mayweather/pacquiao fight just WRECKED its Saturday take

if anything stops bvs from 200m, it'll be the word of mouth spreading quick enough for people to say "fuck it" tonight and tomorrow night

Also, kids being off school today will probably help them quite a bit

 

[Markitron]

Like amazing Spider-Man 2, you kinda have to see this regardless of reviews. Batman and supes and Wonder Woman all on the same screen come on

I rewatched both ASM films after the last Civil War trailer, and they are far better than their reputations suggest. Garfield and Stone will take some beating as a Spiderman leading duo.

 

[FTF]

That'll get it about a $165-180m ow, which is very good. I'm not sure how Sunday being Easter will affect it though.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

The power of Batman. Even I kind of want to watch it just for him alone.

Its absolutely worth it just for Batman, his stuff is nearly perfection.
Wonder Woman is an added bonus.

Wet blanket Superman is extreme meh, Lex sucks, Lois and the Daily Planet are alright-good for their small role.

 

[Korey]

Like amazing Spider-Man 2, you kinda have to see this regardless of reviews. Batman and supes and Wonder Woman all on the same screen come on

I mean, you can Netflix it. You don't have to watch it in the theater.

 

[hal9001]

China and asian market will push this past $1bn.

 

[TheSlySoul]

4) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part II - $30.4M
5) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I - $30.25M
6) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - $30.1 million
7) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - $27.7M

Comic book nerds not as profitable as Twilight nerds confirmed!

 

[kswiston]

Opening previews are pretty useless indicators of overall weekend performance, even within the same genre.

At best, we can conclude that the weekend take will be north of $125M, but that was already a given.

 

[Lights and Waves]

My daddies making that money. Get it boys!

 

[Hard]

Do bad movies normally have legs?

 

[Archaix]

The pile of suck that is that list is depressing. Granted I haven't seen Force Awakens, but in 2-8 there isn't even a good movie among them. Even the best on that list are the worst in their series.

 

[Revolutionary]

With the exception of #1 & 2, all I'm parsing from that list is that moviegoers love lining up for disappointment.

 

[Maxim726X]

Do bad movies normally have legs?

No, the negative reviews and public perception will lead to greatly diminished box office numbers.

 

[ScreenSplitter]

With the exception of #1 & 2, all I'm parsing from that list is that moviegoers love lining up for disappointment.

I don't know as a Harry Potter fan I'd also argue with #2. Fuck David Yates. He did to Potter what Snyder did to SUPERMAN.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Fucking hell, I forgot how much of a juggernaut the Twilight series was.

Funny how no one remembers them now.

 

[kswiston]

With the exception of #1 & 2, all I'm parsing from that list is that moviegoers love lining up for disappointment.

Fangirls are more dedicated than fanboys. Every female leaning megafranchise has a frontloaded previews take.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I don't know as a Harry Potter fan I'd also argue with #2. Fuck David Yates. He did to Potter what Snyder did to SUPERMAN.

I agree.

 

[Father_Brain]

Opening previews are pretty useless indicators of overall weekend performance, even within the same genre.

At best, we can conclude that the weekend take will be north of $125M, but that was already a given.

I'd say at least $140m, but pretty much.

I have a feeling it'll break $170m, though.

 

[SJRB]

that's what i did and enjoyed myself

Come for Batman, stay for Wonder Woman.

 

[MMarston]

In seriousness, I'm pretty sure it will continue to do relatively well at the BO

 

[Colonel Nasty]

It's gonna have a great Friday. After that who knows

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Do bad movies normally have legs?

Here's the legs of Zack Snyder's previous films (Domestic total / OW):

Dawn of the Dead - 2.21
300 - 2.97
Watchmen - 1.95
Some owl movie - 3.46
Sucker Punch - 1.90
Man of Steel - 2.49

Avg - 2.99

 

[Markitron]

Fucking hell, I forgot how much of a juggernaut the Twilight series was.

Funny how no one remembers them now.

Twilight fans have probably grown out of it now.

 

[Kusagari]

I actually don't really find this gross THAT impressive.

Starting to doubt it even hits 170.

 

[MMarston]

Twilight fans have probably grown out of it now.

Divergent fans are evidently growing up way faster

 

[gamz]

I actually don't really find this gross THAT impressive.

Starting to doubt it even hits 170.

It's massive. It really is.

 

[jon bones]

Come for Batman, stay for Wonder Woman.

pretty much

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Here's the legs of Zack Snyder's previous films (Domestic total / OW):

Dawn of the Dead - 2.21
300 - 2.97
Watchmen - 1.95
Some owl movie - 3.46
Sucker Punch - 1.90
Man of Steel - 2.49

Avg - 2.99

Sorry, I'm shit at math, can you explain these numbers please?