It's probably going to break the january weekend record too lol
Record is shy of $90 mil
Right now we are expecting upwards of $100 mil
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Wkd Box Office 1218-2015 - Force Awakens does good... gOOOood, opens w/ $248m
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It's probably going to break the january weekend record too lol
Record is shy of $90 mil
Right now we are expecting upwards of $100 mil
It's tracking for well above $100M its third weekend. If it clears $175M this weekend, I'd probably say $135M is the floor for its third weekend.
It's really starting to feel that way. My dad went to see it and he never watches movies at the theatre... And he's not really a Star Wars fan.
Even avatar didn't get him to a theatre.
THR says 35-40 million for star wars on xmas
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-star-wars-makes-851147?facebook20151225
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-star-wars-makes-851147?facebook20151225
Starsailor
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Did he like it?
That is surprisingly low. Lower than what it did mon-wed
Bobby Roberts
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Well THAT's a twist.
They could be low balling it a bit.
But do realize that will destroy the old xmas record... and would be the 2nd highest or highest non-opening friday of all time....
Potentially breaking multiple records and still being disappointing lol
igordennis
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BronsonLee
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Fucking hell that ain't low at all
Maybe so, Deadline just lowered their weekend forecast from $180m to $150m.
http://deadline.com/2015/12/star-wa...-moviegoers-unwrap-gift-of-choice-1201672136/
Which is still completely nuts.
Sax Russel
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The dream is dead, Star Wars bomba?!
PhoncipleBone
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2nd weekend is only close to 200% of the old December opening record. Obviously the film is a failure.
It seems weird to be disappointed with numbers like that.
It seems weird to be disappointed with numbers like that.
Star Wars had a good run.
BronsonLee
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That's what happens when the sites mess with people's heads
The Last One
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Oh boy, the annoying sarcastic posts again? Please, let it go.
Anyway, disappointing. It seens the 4 billions won't be worth it for the franchise.
Anyway, disappointing. It seens the 4 billions won't be worth it for the franchise.
Plasticine
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I hear that Disney is shutting down production on Rogue One. They'll probably be forced to sell back to Lucas for pennies on the dollar. He can't wait to introduce Midi-Chlorians and trade routes in the next installment.
"It has seen the end of Kenobi and it'll soon see the end of the rebellion."
LOL clownshoes"WTF maybe they meant 45-50, at worst has to be over 40" -Rth
aand we're saved
I'll definitely be blogging about this tonight, friend.
bluelightningduo
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I know this is anecdotal, but the 1:30pm showing outside of San Diego was packed. People sitting in the front row looking straight up the whole time, packed.
BronsonLee
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If you've got an issue with me, stop dancing around it and say it. I'm bored. Otherwise beat it. This passive aggressive snark is for the birds.
Now says 35 - 47, if I read that right.
igordennis
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"WTF maybe they meant 45-50
aand we're saved
See why i posted that. Weekdays legs have made our expectations change significantly to the higher end. Hence why i said it seemed low even though it would still be a fantastic number.
I am a huge SW fan and I didn't see this kind of reaction coming.
This is close to the reaction for the original Star Wars, which was hard for me to see coming.
Officerrob
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It does, and that's a pretty big range
BronsonLee
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Hedging their bets, I suppose. They're probably off by 5-10 anyway.
I like the cut of your jib, friend. You took that post way wrong but I'm willing to hash this out at the flagpole if you wish.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Marky Mark making it rain.
BronsonLee
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Finn can hold all those Ls he got while driving his Ferrari
Walker_Boh
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Just got back from the theater that I work at. Fucking hell, people sure do go out of their way to make a gigantic mess in a theater. Everything was packed, even the Indian movies. The theaters, and Imax, playing Star Wars were sold out or close to it. For our European friends, people clapped at the end of Star Wars.
I had a 4pm showing at a 3D liemax at a pretty busy theater in Columbus Ohio. Was about 50% full. I was worried that it would have been sold out since going to the movies on Christmas is increasing in popularity every year. Theater was pretty busy, I heard a lot of people there for Daddy's Home.
Opposite here in Florida, it has lost popularity. It used to be in our top 3 busiest days every year. Right now it's almost back to the old days. .. quite busy here!
They're way off…it'll be $45-52m.
Spyder_Monkey
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This shit will topple Avatar. Just you wait.
Domestically? Yes, Avatar is toast.
Yep, this has been a sure thing domestically for a while now.
LFMartins86
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It won't beat Avatar worldwide. Unless something drastic happens and the dollar loses a lot of value, nothing will beat Avatar for quite a long time. I doubt Avatar 2 does even as much as 1.
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