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[Kusagari]

The audience I saw it with seemed to enjoy it at a lot. Lots of clapping at the end.

 

[Skinny Pete]

It will nose dive next week. Just a terrible movie.

 

[nynt9]

How can WBs marketing be so good and its film-making be so bad? If they could just put out decent stuff money would be pouring in.

Good marketing? I haven't seen any enthusiasm for this film from the general public, just comic book fans.

 

[BronsonLee]

Good marketing? I haven't seen any enthusiasm for this film from the general public, just comic book fans.

Then you should probably have paid attention

 

[Diprosalic]

People really liked those transformer movies too. It can happen.

 

[SirClinksAlot]

One of the best marketing campaigns in a while

Seriously the trailers had me excited. After all the reviews, though, I don't know if I will see it in theaters.

 

[Penguin]

Good marketing? I haven't seen any enthusiasm for this film from the general public, just comic book fans.

You honestly are saying that in a thread about a record-breaking August debut?

Like we have proof in this thread about the general public being excited

 

[SilentRacoon]

With two duds in a row, will people still fall for marketing and hype?

I say... Yes.

People still fall for the likes of Trump to this very day, of course a movie with reputable characters and good marketing is gonna sell regardless of the actual quality of the product.

 

[serenewarfare]

Good marketing? I haven't seen any enthusiasm for this film from the general public, just comic book fans.

There's been a ton of general public enthusiasm.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Good marketing? I haven't seen any enthusiasm for this film from the general public, just comic book fans.

You are right. The movie that is about to break the August opening weekend record by about $50 million clearly was marketed poorly and has very little overall appeal with the general public. Makes perfect sense.

 

[Dawg]

Where are your Chris Evans GIFs now, huh

SUCK IT RT WE IN THE BUILDING

Spoiler

lmao this will die next week

u wanna bet it won't m8

 

[BumRush]

The general public don't read reviews though.

A typical convo:

Me: no, I'm probably going to wait until (insert movie) hits blu ray, it's getting terrible reviews
Friends: shit, really? The trailer looked insane. I'm going to Friday.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Good marketing? I haven't seen any enthusiasm for this film from the general public, just comic book fans.

The general public don't read reviews though.

A typical convo:

Me: no, I'm probably going to wait until (insert movie) hits blu ray, it's getting terrible reviews
Friends: shit, really? The trailer looked insane. I'm going to Friday.

That was my thinking as well, but BvS changed that. Like at least 4 or 5 of my friends said they didn't watch it because it has bad reviews. That happened never before. They fucking watch The Purge movies.

 

[Busty]

Good marketing? I haven't seen any enthusiasm for this film from the general public, just comic book fans.

If you don't leave your house then yes, the hype for this film is poor...., unless your cat is wondering around with 'Puddin' on its collar.

 

[Garlador]

Well, it's as they typically say...

Opening weekend is a credit to marketing.
Second weekend is a credit to the movie.

 

[HotHamBoy]

This is the same population that gave us Trump.

 

[Catdaddy]

Other than reviews, Harley's costume (or lack thereof)seemed to be the biggest buzz.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

This is the same population that gave us Trump.

It's not just America

The Squad led Korean box office with $2.9M on 732 screens. Opening on a non-traditional Wednesday (Thursday is the typical release date there), this is the 2nd best opening day ever for a Warner Bros film and the biggest August debut of all time for a U.S. movie. The launch more than tripled Guardians Of The Galaxy, per WB and is 58% above BVS and 54% over Deadpool. The robust Korean market is in the throes of a big run for homegrown fare which includes the 3rd frame of zombie smash Train To Busan and the 2nd week of Korean War drama Operation Chromite. Suicide Squad dominated those films as well as new entry The Last Princess which also bowed on Wednesday. Suicide Squad further gives stars Will Smith and Margot Robbie their best openings ever in Korea.

In France, the gang came in at $2.7M, on 667 screens including sneaks. That’s 80% ahead of Guardians Of The Galaxy which was also an August bow in 2014. It was 7% above Deadpool‘s February launch and 57% bigger than BVS.

In Sweden, also on a non-traditional Wednesday, the kick-off was $564K on 147 screens, for a 53% share of the Top 5 films. That’s the biggest August opening day of all time, the biggest Will Smith opening day ever and exceeds GOTG by 50%, BVS by 33% and DP by 2%.

 

[sirap]

This is the same population that gave us Trump.

Come on man, likening a group of people that watched a movie to those that support that racist pos is taking things too far, even if it's just a joke.

 

[gamz]

Remember a couple of months ago it was tracking for 90's? Sheez!

 

[clay_ghost]

It's not just America

Marketing have been great, Trailer had me so hyped. Let see what Week 2 will be like. My sis will be watching the movie with me tomorrow since the trailer is good , "can't be that bad if the trailer is good."

 

[Gorillaz]

Probably one of WB's best marketing campaigns they had in a long ass time. Even for superhero movies this was presented well.

Time will tell if it will lead to more sales then anything. Might be the movie the audience and critics split in terms of opinion.

 

[gamz]

Curious on the Cinemascore.

 

[secondspace]

The trailers for this did look fun. I've followed enough threads here that warned that the film wasn't, but I don't think the majority of people bother that much.

 

[ryan299]

WB needs to to over perform by a lot domestically. The movie isn't looking like it will be released in China.

 

[andythinkpad]

Well WB got my 5 dollars (early bird+fandango discount) I want to watch this train wrack in person.

I am 100% certain WW box office will under perform due to the backlash from SS and BvS.

 

[n0razi]

Pokemon Go has taught us that something doesnt have to be good to be popular

 

[gamz]

WB needs to to over perform by a lot domestically. The movie isn't looking like it will be released in China.

Neither did Deadpool and that did 419M overseas.

 

[Lyonaz]

Saw it yesterday in IMAX 3D, I enjoyed the movie.

 

[gamz]

Well WB got my 5 dollars (early bird+fandango discount) I want to watch this train wrack in person.

I am 100% certain WW box office will under perform due to the backlash from SS and BvS.

You're not 100% certain of anything because the movie isn't even released yet.

 

[Vampirolol]

Trailers were that good, that's why I'm going to see it even after those reviews.

 

[3N16MA]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

You were at 155M and I was at 150M. What do we win?


If they can get SS to a 150M OW they can market and succeed with just about any character. However critics haven't been kind and legs have been an issue.

 

[wesleyshark]

This is the same population that gave us Trump.

This is a joke post right?

 

[Zackat]

Marketing have been great, Trailer had me so hyped. Let see what Week 2 will be like. My sis will be watching the movie with me tomorrow since the trailer is good , "can't be that bad if the trailer is good."

After seeing it there may have been a good movie once. I think it was edited to hell.

 

[Glory Fades]

Ive got my tickets for tomorrow night 7:30. Im excited.

 

[Sojgat]

That was my thinking as well, but BvS changed that. Like at least 4 or 5 of my friends said they didn't watch it because it has bad reviews. That happened never before. They fucking watch The Purge movies.

The Purge sequels with Frank Grillo are both good movies though.

 

[Anth0ny]

good numbers, this weekend will be strong.

next week's drop will be spectacular.

 

[ryan299]

Neither did Deadpool and that did 419M overseas.

Deadpool cost 54 million. This cost 175 million. Probably more, seeing as rumors point to reshoots costing millions.

 

[RastaMentality]

DC shat the bed. This was more appealing than GOTG and definitely had a $1bn possibility and they screwed it up.

 

[gamz]

Deadpool cost 54 million. This cost 175 million. Probably more, seeing as rumors point to reshoots costing millions.

I totally get that, but it's not like it's doomed without China.

This isn't Pac Rim.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

I think it's more the Will Smith in an action role again appeal than DC.

 

[gamz]

I think it's more the Will Smith in an action role again appeal than DC.

It's his first 100M opener.

Which I found surprising?!?!

 

[3N16MA]

How many people had this at 300M DOM a couple of months ago? if this opens to 140M+ and has slightly better legs than BvS it will hit 300M.

I think WB will take it.

I think it's more the Will Smith in an action role again appeal than DC.

Will Smith in an action role is not carrying this to 140M OW.

 

[Finaika]

DC shat the bed. This was more appealing than GOTG and definitely had a $1bn possibility and they screwed it up.

But a talking raccoon.

 

[Lebron]

Marketing team deserves a medal for marketing the hell out of this turd

 

[Kenzodielocke]

So box office pro's,

What drop would be good, okay or bad and what do you expect ?

 

[Thewonandonly]

It's his first 100M opener.

Which I found surprising?!?!

Da fuck?

Also honesly I think reviews are taking a bigger role in society today. That's why their have been so much flops and run away successes this year. Jungle book destroyed box office and that also destroyed in reviews. Then you have BvS which should have made all the money in the world but had shitty reviews and gets beat buy zootopia which had great reviews.

 

[Scorpion Soldier]

Deadpool cost 54 million. This cost 175 million. Probably more, seeing as rumors point to reshoots costing millions.

Add the marketing budget on top of that.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

It's his first 100M opener.

Which I found surprising?!?!

wow I didn't realize.

most people I know are going due to Will Smith and the first trailer.

 

[tomtom94]

Da fuck?

Also honesly I think reviews are taking a bigger role in society today. That's why their have been so much flops and run away successes this year. Jungle book destroyed box office and that also destroyed in reviews. Then you have BvS which should have made all the money in the world but had shitty reviews and gets beat buy zootopia which had great reviews.

I think the simpler answer is Jungle Book and Zootopia were good movies, and BvS wasn't.