terrestrial Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So GOTG biggest movie for summer 2014 in the U.S ? Man, after the ridicule marvel had received for even making that movie this is amazing . It might even end as highest crossing of the year.... till some other movies gets released (Interstellar, Mockingjay, and Hobbit come in mind, some say Exodus too) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrestrial Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why I always thought the movie vs movie 'battles' are so not needed: Hollywood owes a big debt of gratitude to a group of oddball galactic heroes and karate-trained turtles. North American box office revenue for August is up a whopping 17.6 percent so far thanks to the stellar performance of Disney and Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy, followed by Paramount's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The two films have helped to narrow an unprecedented 20 percent year-over-year deficit at the summer box office to 15.3 percent. However, that gap isn't likely to close much by Labor Day, making for the biggest year-over-year decline in at least three decades, if not more. Revenue from May 2 through Aug. 17 stands at $3.699 billion, compared to $4.367 for the same period in 2014, according to Rentrak. As a result, revenue for the full year is down by more than 5 percent. It's unclear whether 2014 summer revenue can cross $4 billion. Even if it does, the season could still be headed for an eight-year low. Many believe chances are slim that the final tally can match the $4.14 billion earned in summer 2008 or the $4.16 billion grossed in summer 2007, the first time total ticket sales hit $4 billion. Last year's summer total clocked in at a record $4.75 billion, preceded by $4.28 billion in 2012, $4.4 billion in 2011, $4.22 billion in 2010 and $4.33 billion in 2009. While there have been no Lone Ranger-size debacles, for the first time since 2001 no summer pic will cross $300 million domestically. To date, Paramount's Transformers: Age of Extinction tops the North American summer chart with $243.3 million, followed by Disney's Maleficent ($236.8 million) and 20th Century Fox's X-Men: Days of Future Past ($232.5 million). Guardians, making history by showing that a superhero tentpole can prosper in August, is widely expected to soon overtake Age of Extinction, having already amassed a domestic gross of $222.7 million since its Aug. 1 release. Like Guardians, TMNT has also overperformed since its Aug. 8 release, earning $117.6 million domestically in its first 10 days. "The ups and downs of this summer's box office truly illustrates the effect that just one or two movies can have on the overall health of the industry," says Rentrak box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian. "August alone is the comeback kid of the calendar and this year has enabled the summer deficit to be knocked down by almost 5 percent in just three weeks." Adds one top studio executive: "All I know is that we were in a big hole, and now that hole isn't so big anymore." International returns remain strong, making up for some of the damage (case in point, Age of Extinction has earned $1.05 billion globally) but in certain cases they aren't enough. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 topped out at $708.3 million globally, including $202.9 million domestically. That's notably behind the $757.9 million earned worldwide by The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-summer-still-headed-726096 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ent Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 It might even end as highest crossing of the year.... till some other movies gets released (Interstellar, Mockingjay, and Hobbit come in mind, some say Exodus too) I think only Mockingjay will outgross it while Hobbit may finish under $250M as Interstellar passes $250M but finishhes around CATWS . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrestrial Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think only Mockingjay will outgross it while Hobbit may finish under $250M as Interstellar passes $250M but finishhes around CATWS . Only providing possibles... I think you might be right, but, see the article I just posted, I do really hope for more for all of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Should be a close battle between TMNT and GotG this weekend, but TMNT should win with a bigger Friday increase. Edited August 19, 2014 by CJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBuff Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Nah, guardians will win this weekend. Edited August 19, 2014 by FrozenBuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGossamer Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Should be a close battle between TMNT and GotG this weekend, but TMNT should win with a bigger Friday increase.Guardians likely bests Turtle Power this weekend. Already ahead Monday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Guardians likely bests Turtle Power this weekend. Already ahead Monday. I don't think the numbers matter all that much during the week. Turtles has proven to have bigger jumps on the weekend, so it should be a lot closer than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGossamer Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I don't think the numbers matter all that much during the week. Turtles has proven to have bigger jumps on the weekend, so it should be a lot closer than you think.Didn't say it wouldn't be close. Thinking 15.5 to 16.5 for Guardians and 14.5 to 15.5 for Turtle Power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBuff Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Turtles will drop another 60%. Guardians about 40. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druv10 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Turtles will drop another 60%. Guardians about 40. No way does TMNT drop 60% probably 40-45%. GOTG probably drops 30-35%. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisson23 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Nah, guardians will win this weekend. What about Sin City 2? I hope Sin City win this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy will probably be ahead of TMNT by the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketheavenger Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think only Mockingjay will outgross it while Hobbit may finish under $250M as Interstellar passes $250M but finishhes around CATWS . Hobbit will increase from DOS and I can see it crossing $300m. Same with Interstellar. Never underestimate Nolan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Turtles will drop another 60%. Guardians about 40. What do you mean 'another' 60%? like its already dropped 60% before? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picores Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Dont see Hobbit 3 passing $300m...more like 265-285. A slightly increase over Smaug. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Should be a close battle between TMNT and GotG this weekend, but TMNT should win with a bigger Friday increase.I think a new release should win this weekend. However, a lot of kids are back in school so don't be surprised to see bigger Friday jumps for Guardians now. It'll be close but if guardians manages under 49% drop it should be set to beat TMNT, if it doesn't it'll be by minuscule numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvikk Lunsj Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Turtles will drop another 60%. Guardians about 40. What do mean about another? Turtles last week was under 60 drop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Turtles will drop another 60%. Guardians about 40. LOL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBatman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What about Sin City 2? I hope Sin City win this weekend. I just don't think people want to see it. Like I said before this sequel has come 6 years to late. It will be lucky to make 20 million I could see 15 but I think TMNT and Guardians could be at 15 and 16 Million as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
