WEEKEND ACTUALS: WTM (17.96m), Elysium (13.69m), Planes (13.39m), KA2 (13.33m), Percy (8.75m)

[kayumanggi]

PACIFIC RIM has officially grossed more in China than in the U.S. ($100.1M vs. $98.4M). This is the future.

https://twitter.com/raysubers/status/369169924192600064

[A Marvel Fanboy]

Underestimated a lot ... that is ...

[Leyla]

PACIFIC RIM has officially grossed more in China than in the U.S. ($100.1M vs. $98.4M). This is the future.

https://twitter.com/raysubers/status/369169924192600064

thank u thank u again my dear chinese ppl!  

(not only 4 PR but for my had great time there last year   (not counting the tropical storm))))

[fishstick]

James Wan is on his way up. Just wait till Fast 7 makes 800 mil. He'll get to do a lot more projects.

 

F&F7 won't make just 800M. F&F 6 came within inch of that number so F&F 7 should come close or crack 900M. If it keep adding over 100M more to its coffers. But since this time a big name is a villain, lets aim for 1B. Hype is going to be deafening.

[Fancyarcher]

F&F7 won't make just 800M. F&F 6 came within inch of that number so F&F 7 should come close or crack 900M. If it keep adding over 100M more to its coffers. But since this time a big name is a villain, lets aim for 1B. Hype is going to be deafening.

 

Jason Statham is not a big name. He’s not going to help the franchise at all.

[CJohn]

Jason Statham is not a big name. He’s not going to help the franchise at all.

LOL You clearly didn't saw the insane reaction of the crowds. He was easily the most talked thing about the movie.

[Blankments]

The story of the weekend is Paranoia's epic flop. I can't remember the last time a film opening in 2000+ theaters didn't make the top 12 on OW.

 

Also, I'm surprised by Planes' drop; I thought it'd drop more.

[CJohn]

The story of the weekend is Paranoia's epic flop. I can't remember the last time a film opening in 2000+ theaters didn't make the top 12 on OW.

Indeed. I was expecting a bad OW, but not even 5M? Good god.

[druv10]

Underestimated a lot ... that is ...

For some reason WB didn't add Sunday gross for PR but amazing achievement. If a sequel happens, it's all because of China. 

[MrPink]

The story of the weekend is Paranoia's epic flop. I can't remember the last time a film opening in 2000+ theaters didn't make the top 12 on OW.

 

Also, I'm surprised by Planes' drop; I thought it'd drop more.

 

I expected it to do bad, not quite that bad. Literally made my head turn

 

[MovieGuyKyle17]

We must thank China if there is a sequel.

 

Disappointed in America for letting a sequel that is just as good as the original do that bad.

 

Good job, Mr. Butler

 

Jobs disappoints as America waits for the Sorkin version 

 

Paranoia 

[baumer]

Jason Statham is not a big name. He’s not going to help the franchise at all.

 

I mean no disrespect to you.  I like you.  But this statement of yours:

 

 

[Michael Gary Scott]

I dont think Statham is a big name either but he is going to help fast 7.

[Fancyarcher]

LOL You clearly didn't saw the insane reaction of the crowds. He was easily the most talked thing about the movie.

 

Then how come no one ever goes to his movies?

[Fancyarcher]

I mean no disrespect to you.  I like you.  But this statement of yours:

 

 

 

Don't laugh at the truth.

[Cairo]

Budget only 12M for Jobs. So not a flop.

They did spend quite a bit on tv ads though. 

[A Marvel Fanboy]

doesnt matter. Jobs will sell TV rights too.

[CJohn]

Then how come no one ever goes to his movies?

I don't go to his movies and I am crazy excited to see him in FF. Sorry but that doesn't mean shit.

Edited August 18, 2013 by CJohn

[Fancyarcher]

I don't go to his movies and I am crazy excited to see him in FF. Sorry but that doesn't mean shit.

 

His presence likely won’t make a difference. The franchise will continue to gross exactly what it has before (with the possibility of a 100 million opening weekend), and do its usual 2.5 multiplier.

Edited August 18, 2013 by Boxofficefanatic

[baumer]

His presence likely won’t make a difference. The franchise will continue to gross exactly what it has before (with the possibility of a 100 million opening weekend), and do its usual 2.5 multiplier.

 

What bringing in Statham does is the exact same thing that bringing in the Rock did.  It keeps the series fresh and relevant.  The Rock isn't much of a draw by himself either.  But stick him in a franchise where he is the icing on cake, the ice cream on the pie, the gravy on the potatoes, then it keeps people interested. Statham is a well known actor and he has a presence and he is known to be a kick ass guy.  Expendables upped his profile, especially world wide.  So bringing him in means that the FF series is doing this to please the fans.  And it's brilliant.  Has there ever been a series that has gotten this strong after it reinvented itself?  I don't think there has.