None of the superhero-powered stars can. Not even the highest paid actor in the world...
(hence, it's all about characters and brands themselves rather than actors' names)
Interesting that this isn't a prequel. Anyway Jackson's film is a near perfect masterpiece so ain't gonna be topped no matter how good this is. Hopefully it still manages to explore some interesting ideas
Warcraft is more likely to gross over 500M in China alone, than gross under 500M worldwide.
Anyway I wasn't talking only about the 300+ domestic juggernauts.
I was going to say PR2 but its a bit more risky. Though you're probably right, China will be massive.
Warcraft and Pacific Rim will be devoured by the Chinese... bearing in mind the #1 US movie ever in China is a Universal film, they are on their way to great Chinese success.
in the next few years, Uni has Warcraft, Pets, DM3, Furious 8, PP3, Jurassic Park 5, Bourne 5, Fifty Shades 2 & 3 (okay wont be big domestic, but huge OS), King Kong, another Dr Seuss... plenty of space for success.
The other two movies were pandering, I expect this one will be too. ofc that doesn't mean Redmayne can't give a phenomenal performance but I remain very sceptical about this movie for obvious reasons.