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Still a weird date. The previous two years January 1 landed on a Friday were in 2016 and 2010 - both times there were no wide releases. Usually the first wide release of the year falls on the 8th. I guess there are going to be a lot of weird dates with the release schedule being completely shuffled around.

Really don't like that date for DS2. We have to remember though, the over-arching MCU narrative is partly what dictates the release dates. We're not privy to why a certain movie is schedule when. There must be a good reason why Marvel/Disney is packing these movies so tightly together.

Lol! Make no mistake, after this year (if the film does in fact release on this date; I have my doubts) Labor Day weekend will still be a dead weekend. AQP2 will set the record which will stand forever.

I don't mind the Balfe choice. People forget that, given COVID-19, it looks like he'll actually have a long time to work on the score. Hope he delivers something unique!

I know this isnt important right now, but come the first week of April it will have been 9 months since the last MCU film. Gotta say, I'm really ready for the next chapter. It's going to suck waiting for this. Like I said, not a priority though, I know.

Then sign me up! It'll be cathartic to sit and enjoy something that doesnt pick a side.

Is it true that it pokes fun at both sides of the political spectrum? I heard that said about the film a long time ago.

That last sentence is such a sobering thought.

It's surreal seeing this thread completely dormant.

Makes sense. These days if people aren't significantly well off they pretty much can't afford to have children at all. I know several of my married couple friends would like to but just can't so they're on strict birth control.

Oh man, what a wonderful movie! Discouraging that it's doing such average business. Yes, COVID-19 is a big part of that but we could see early on that there wasnt much hype behind this one. Chris Pratt is hilarious in this! Guy is born for voice work, in my opinion. Also, as per usual, Pixar hit it out of the park with with the heart and themes. I was fighting tears almost as much as I was laughing. All around it was a great time at the theatre, especially under the current circumstances. Add that on top of other stresses in our lives these days and this movie was just what the doctor ordered for my girlfriend and I. Glad we went!

Go out. You'll be fine.

Look what's happening to Onward. Those numbers are quite plausible. Without the corona hysteria then I would agree with you completely.

Damn....that's a depressing number for Onward.

Not good. Not good at all. Tried to send you a message and apparently you can't receive messages.

@TwoMisfits Yay, or nay?

Yeah this looks like it's going to be disturbing as ever. What does A24 have in store for us horror lovers this time??

Yeesh. Brutal.

How long until Elizabeth Moss gets a role in the MCU??

How likely do you guys think tracking will really ramp up in the days leading up to the 6th? Hoping for this to take the 2020 OW record (so far, I mean) from Bad Boys for Life.

I'm thinking $8M-$10M OW.

I mused about it opening bigger than ICOI but legging way less. Upon further thought I'm not even convinced about that. ICOI seemed like a one off. Who knows though? This isn't a movie that you can really predict with tracking. Loads of church folks could randomly show up on opening weekend.

Yeah I read about that (The Northman). I don't know if it'll have horror elements but regardless I'm looking forward to it as well!

Finally watched The Lighthouse last night. A24 really is the best studio in the business and Robert Eggers is a master! Needless to say, Pattinson and Dafoe deliver an acting clinic as well. I hope Eggers just keeps on doing period horror films. Not only am I interested in the period settings but I love that he digs right into it with his research and preference for authentic costumes, props, landscapes etc.

This is going to be awesome!