[aznpxdd]

Oh shit Barnes!!

oops wrong thread.

[kswiston]

I'm curious to see how much money the Avengers can make from Monday to Thursday this week. The Hunger Games made $36M during its first 4 weekdays. Avengers doesn't have summer weekdays to make TDK's $80M from Mon-Thurs, but there is a chance it could do $50M.

If so it will take the quickest to $250M record. If not, it will at worst tie TDK, reaching that mark on Day 8.

The Avengers could get as high as $350M by the end of next weekend if it holds well. $310M with mediocre holds.

[Mashing]

Wow, I'm surprised how well The Avengers is reviewing.

[ryutaro's mama]

I just read this entire thread.

Best BO thread since the AHBUHDAR days.

[apana]

So this should be on track to cross 1 billion, probably get close to 1.3 billion right? I'm thinking there will be a lot of repeat views, I went on the second day and some guy next to me was talking about how this was his third viewing and he was planning on more.

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

So this should be on track to cross 1 billion, probably get close to 1.3 billion right? I'm thinking there will be a lot of repeat views, I went on the second day and some guy next to me was talking about how this was his third viewing and he was planning on more.

It has a good shot at topping Deathly Hallows 2 worldwide, and will be at ~$950m by the end of next weekend.

[G-Fex]

So this should be on track to cross 1 billion, probably get close to 1.3 billion right? I'm thinking there will be a lot of repeat views, I went on the second day and some guy next to me was talking about how this was his third viewing and he was planning on more.

I wish this would beat AVATAR. Seriously if people can repeat view that, there's got to be repeat viewings of this flick.

[Scullibundo]

I wish this would beat AVATAR. Seriously if people can repeat view that, there's got to be repeat viewings of this flick.

I laughed.

[ryutaro's mama]

Wait...are we gonna derail this into an AVATAR discussion?

:D

[Scullibundo]

We might as well. Lord knows I didn't start the derail, but once it's off the tracks I have zero qualms with stepping on the gas.

Let's start with how many Whedon films it takes to gross a Cameron film.

[Good Job Bob]

This is not beating Avatar.

[G-Fex]

Wait...are we gonna derail this into an AVATAR discussion? :D

Might as well

I laughed.

I cared?

[Tobor]

It won't make as much as Avatar, but it's a lot more fun! :D

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

We might as well. Lord knows I didn't start the derail, but once it's off the tracks I have zero qualms with stepping on the gas. Let's start with how many Whedon films it takes to gross a Cameron film.

Avengers is going to sell more tickets than Terminator 2. :)

[Dreams-Visions]

TDKR will do $210 million+.

take that to the bank.

Everyone who paid to see The Avengers in 3D IMAX will see TDKR in 3D IMAX.

and their mothers.

[ViewtifulJC]

We might as well. Lord knows I didn't start the derail, but once it's off the tracks I have zero qualms with stepping on the gas. Let's start with how many Whedon films it takes to gross a Cameron film.

Are we including Piranha 2? Because that could change things

[G-Fex]

TDKR will do $210 million+. take that to the bank.

Avengers will take TDKR to the bank alright.

The blood bank.

[Good Job Bob]

TDKR will do $210 million+. take that to the bank.

LOL

Dude, no; there's no 3D theaters for TDKR, Avengers is making most of it's money by ripping people off with shitty post-conversion 3D.

[PhoncipleBone]

TDKR will do $210 million+. take that to the bank.

I am assuming you mean opening weekend and not total.

[ryutaro's mama]

What if Joss Whedon wrote the next AHBUHDAR, with the Assistant To Mr. Downey Jr. directing?

We given the credit for the film's automatic success to the Storyboard Artist, right?

[HomerSimpson-Man]

I'm late to the "HOLY SHIT!!" O_O

[kswiston]

So this should be on track to cross 1 billion, probably get close to 1.3 billion right? I'm thinking there will be a lot of repeat views, I went on the second day and some guy next to me was talking about how this was his third viewing and he was planning on more.

It should cross the 1 billion mark within 2 weeks.

Looking at the overseas number to date, The Avengers is outgrossing Transformers 3 in most territories. The Avengers won't match TF3's China and South Korea grosses, but a much stronger European performance will make up for that. Seeing as TF3 made 770M overseas, I think that the Avengers will gross around $800-850M. Chinese and Russian legs will make a big difference though.

Domestically, if the Avengers holds like Harry Potter 7.5 or Spider-man 3, it will gross $450M. I think that is the realistic minimum for this movie. If the movie behaves more like Spider-man or the Dark Knight, we are looking at well over $600M domestically.

Taking both markets into consideration, I think $1.2B (450M domestic/750M overseas) is the lowest reasonable total the Avengers will end up with. The high end could exceed $1.5B.

[Jimothy]

TDKR will do $210 million+. take that to the bank. Everyone who paid to see The Avengers in 3D IMAX will see TDKR in 3D IMAX. and their mothers.

TDKR isn't going to be shown in 3D.

[DrForester]

TDKR will do $210 million+. take that to the bank. Everyone who paid to see The Avengers in 3D IMAX will see TDKR in 3D IMAX. and their mothers.

No 3D, no added hype from the very public death of a popular young actor and a acclaimed "final performance". Not a chance.

It might beat out Avengers in the long run (I think TDKR will have longer legs), but no way it tops this opening.

Honestly, I think this is a record that's going to stand for a while. I can't think of anything that could bring enough to the table any time soon. It beat out Harry Potter, which was the finale of a 10 year old beloved franchise that had massive cross-demographic appeal. This movie itself was the culmination of 4 years of very focused and brilliant marketing.

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

LOL Dude, no; there's no 3D theaters for TDKR, Avengers is making most of it's money by ripping people off with shitty post-conversion 3D.

And TDKR just needs to increase 20% from TDK's admissions to top $210m. Historically, for a sequel to an incredibly well received film, that's par for the course. Not to mention WB is marketing this as the definitive end, which has increased BO for films as well.

[Dreams-Visions]

LOL Dude, no; there's no 3D theaters for TDKR, Avengers is making most of it's money by ripping people off with shitty post-conversion 3D.

no 3D for TDKR?

if that's the case, then they can't charge people stupid prices...idk.

how much is IMAX without 3D? Hmmmmmm....

also, TDKR will be right there. Nolan's Batman movies have attracted an audience much wider and diverse than the superhero/comic nerd crowd. It has them too, but a far expanded audience. I again say: all the same people who saw The Avengers will go see TDKR. And their family members who are ordinarially turned off by superhero flix. Whether those additional people will translate to more money is a question I can't answer, since I don't know how big a price difference IMAX 3D is compared to IMAX. But I expect more total people to see TDKR in the opening weekend.

[nib95]

Suppose it helps there are no other major pop corn films out in the same period. Either way, lots of crow served. Well done Avengers studio/team.

[DrForester]

And TDKR just needs to increase 20% from TDK's admissions to top $210m. Historically, for a sequel to an incredibly well received film, that's par for the course. Not to mention WB is marketing this as the definitive end, which has increased BO for films as well.

It's being marketed as The End, but honestly, there doesn't seem to be the marketing push TDK had. I think WB has been too quiet about this, hoping the hype would generate itself.

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

I laughed.

Why, it's not like Avatar is even a good movie. It was a well hyped tech demo movie.

[ryutaro's mama]

Why, it's not like Avatar is even a good movie. It was a well hyped tech demo movie.

AND HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[planar1280]

Why, it's not like Avatar is even a good movie. It was a well hyped tech demo movie.

Oh now you have done it...

[Scullibundo]

It's being marketed as The End, but honestly, there doesn't seem to be the marketing push TDK had. I think WB has been too quiet about this, hoping the hype would generate itself.

LOL. Wait a few weeks. WB is going to blitz the media with Batman.

Just remember the lead up to Avatar. 6 weeks from release and no mainstream audiences had any fucking clue what Avatar was. Then FOX started their insane marketing campaign and the trailer was attached to absolutely every single movie in theatres and there was something like 35 different TV spots playing on tv all the fucking time.

WB will pull the same shit in a couple weeks.

[Hot Coldman]

Who the fuck cares if this beats Avatar? Maybe dial it back a bit and concentrate on the fact that a fucking Avengers film has done so well.

5 years ago, the movie-going public barely had any idea who Iron Man was. Now this shit just happened. That's insane enough without wondering whether it could ever beat a fucking Cameron movie before it's even made its first billion.

[TacticalFox88]

It's being marketed as The End, but honestly, there doesn't seem to be the marketing push TDK had. I think WB has been too quiet about this, hoping the hype would generate itself.

I think they'll try and do a mass marketing and it'll be a case of "Too little, too late."

[G-Fex]

Why, it's not like Avatar is even a good movie. It was a well hyped tech demo movie.

Oh now you've done it.

You just made this thread dangerous.

GREEN SCAR is right. The fact we have a AVENGERS film is amazing in itself. We've got well recognized heroes in a film together teaming up that completely hypes and excites fans and new fans of the movies. This truly is a great time to be a comic book fan and a comic movie fan.

Oh and it made a ton of bank.

[Good Job Bob]

And TDKR just needs to increase 20% from TDK's admissions to top $210m. Historically, for a sequel to an incredibly well received film, that's par for the course. Not to mention WB is marketing this as the definitive end, which has increased BO for films as well.

We'll see, but I very much doubt it'll happen.

no 3D for TDKR? if that's the case, then they can't charge people stupid prices...idk. how much is IMAX without 3D? Hmmmmmm.... also, TDKR will be right there. Nolan's Batman movies have attracted an audience much wider and diverse than the superhero/comic nerd crowd. It has them too, but a far expanded audience. I again say: all the same people who saw The Avengers will go see TDKR. And their family members who are ordinarially turned off by superhero flix. Whether those additional people will translate to more money is a question I can't answer, since I don't know how big a price difference IMAX 3D is compared to IMAX. But I expect more total people to see TDKR in the opening weekend.

Nope, no 3D.

Nolan couldn't bear to rip people off and compromise his film with shitty post-converted 3D, he has morals; unlike Mr. Whedon.

The number of IMAX screens simply don't compare to the number of 3D screens; I'd love to see TDKR blow past this movie and make all the Whedonites cry but I just can't see it happening man.

[Cipherr]

LOL. Wait a few weeks. WB is going to blitz the media with Batman. Just remember the lead up to Avatar. 6 weeks from release and no mainstream audiences had any fucking clue what Avatar was. Then FOX started their insane marketing campaign and the trailer was attached to absolutely every single movie in theatres and there was something like 35 different TV spots playing on tv all the fucking time. WB will pull the same shit in a couple weeks.

That was amazing. The only place I had ever heard of Avatar was on GAF. It was vapor in public, then out of fucking nowhere the ad push came. Amazing.

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

AND HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Oh now you have done it...

Oh now you've done it. You just made this thread dangerous. .

Why? It's another tech movie from Cameron with a source he lifted from someone else. Let's not forget his inability to edit. The mans a marginally talented director who knows how to use tech effectively, but let's not kid ourselves and think Avatar is nothing more than a tech demo.

[G-Fex]

Why? It's another tech movie from Cameron with a source he lifted from someone else. Let's not forget his inability to edit. The mans a marginally talented director who knows how to use tech effectively.

well I agree with you. I don't like Avatar myself.

[Scullibundo]

Why? It's another tech movie from Cameron with a source he lifted from someone else. Let's not forget his inability to edit. The mans a marginally talented director who knows how to use tech effectively, but let's not kid ourselves and think Avatar is nothing more than a tech demo.

Cameron's inability to edit after cutting 80 minutes from Avatar. Cool, bro.

[ryutaro's mama]

Haha.

You guys are baiting so hard.

I'll just say that I LOVED Avengers but not as much as I loved all the meltdowns that AVATAR's success spawned.

And I LOVED AHBUHDAR too.

[DrForester]

Cameron might take the stories from things we've seen before, but he does it so well, and with a new twist. That's why I love his films.

[ViewtifulJC]

I just got AHBUHDAR, I just had to say it outloud.

Thank you, based schwarzenegger

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

Cameron's inability to edit after cutting 80 minutes from Avatar. Cool, bro.

What the fact is that every movie the man makes, he later must add in a ton of footage which he now thinks is perfect shows that. He can't create a good structure in the first place.

[Raguel]

We'll see, but I very much doubt it'll happen. Nope, no 3D. Nolan couldn't bear to rip people off and compromise his film with shitty post-converted 3D, he has morals; unlike Mr. Whedon. The number of IMAX screens simply don't compare to the number of 3D screens; I'd love to see TDKR blow past this movie and make all the Whedonites cry but I just can't see it happening man.

It burns you doesn't it? That the Avengers is so successful. Going around slamming it every chance you get. It's almost like a personal crusade for you. It would be endearing if it wasn't so misguided. But it's fun watching you squirm.

[DrForester]

I can't believe how seriously people are taking these things. I love debate and conversation, but at the same time, I loved Avengers and plan to love TDKR.

[ryutaro's mama]

What the fact is that every movie the man makes, he later must add in a ton of footage which he now thinks is perfect shows that. He can't create a good structure in the first place.

Fans of his films like his extra stuff. For us, it adds to the story, gives it more meat.

I loved Abyss: DC
I loved T2: DC (yeah, I know the scenes were never properly integrated)
I loved Aliens: DC
I loved Titanic
I loved AHBUHDAR: DC

I also loved PJ's LOTR:EC too.
GASP!

[ViewtifulJC]

Remind me, was it the director's cut that added Newt's family scenes in Aliens? And those Sentry scenes?

Because I could have done without those.

[XiaNaphryz]

Cameron might take the stories from things we've seen before, but he does it so well, and with a new twist. That's why I love his films.

Please, we all know it was his second unit's camera operator that was the real reason behind all the success. Directors and writers are bottom tier.

[Clayton Bigsby]

I can't believe how seriously people are taking these things. I love debate and conversation, but at the same time, I loved Avengers and plan to love TDKR.

Same here. I remember after last year, people were saying maybe there was comic book fatigue because Thor and Cap did not do as well as the Iron Man films. This pretty much put that notion to rest. Avengers was awesome! Now bring on Spiderman and Dark Knight.