Other comparisons for Passengers:
Tron Legacy: (Dec 17. 2010)
51 RT
44m OW/172m DOM (3.9x)
Mediocre reviews, however, it was the only sci-fi offering that year and it's biggest competition was Little Fockers and True Grit. Also opened on a Friday, not a Wednesday.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (Dec 12. 2008)
21 RT
30.4m OW/ 79.3m DOM (2.6x)
As you can see this had terrible reviews and a poor Christmas multiple. Competition was Marley & Me, Yes Man, Valkyrie, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Also opened on Friday.