redfirebird2008 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I think, if it gets enough theaters and a big push, Star Wars 7 may have a shot at that record. I'm sure it will. But it will feel hollow, especially knowing that Star Wars has the fanbase to potentially break that record with a true midnight release. No 7 PM cheating necessary, but that will only make it easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I agree but thats the way it is now. As long as people don't start gloating and saying its done better than 'X' film that came out years ago, then its fine with me. Years ago = 5+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart360 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Years ago = 5+ I meant before the whole 'early Thursday' shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire of Themyscira Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) You're such a [mod edit], Neo. Edited May 1, 2015 by Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Which led to Thor2 and Cap2 being overestimated. So yeah, we'll see The Cap 2 weekends were weird. I think it was overestimated based on afternoon shows both on the first and second weekends, especially coming off a pretty big preview number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) You're such a [mod edit] lmaooo Edited May 1, 2015 by Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 What? Best comment in the thread by far. Oh why thank you. It did take a lot of thinking to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) If AoU does less than $100m, then it's absolutely guaranteed the 5 extra hours of previews allowed it to top DH2. 29 hours vs 24 hours is not being accurate. At all. It's not like Potter could have done more than "only" 47m on Friday in the middle of summer... This has nothing to to with 5 hours more or less, just different priorities how soon people wanted to see the movie. Potters midnights will be a record for a little eternity, but we all knew, that the day would come, the complete day gets caught. And to be honest, if AOU had midnights like Potter and if Aurora never happened, it probably would have done more than 27m in midnights alone... Edited May 1, 2015 by Poseidon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel009Shel Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm tempted to stay awake for the next 72 ours. This is the funnest time of year for box office nerds. Star Wars is going to be a slower burn. yu never kno tho with luke, han, chewie,leiah back tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's not like Potter could have done more than "only" 47m on Friday in the middle of summer... This has nothing to to with 5 hours more or less, just different priorities how soon people wanted to see the movie. Potters midnights will be a record for a little eternity, but we all knew, that the day would come, the complete day gets caught. And to be honest, if AOU had midnights like Potter and if Aurora never happened, it probably would have done more than 27m in midnights alone... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmpro Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 What just happend to the headline?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's not like Potter could have done more than "only" 47m on Friday in the middle of summer... This has nothing to to with 5 hours more or less, just different priorities how soon people wanted to see the movie. Potters midnights will be a record for a little eternity, but we all knew, that the day would come, the complete day gets caught. And to be honest, if AOU had midnights like Potter and if Aurora never happened, it probably would have done more than 27m in midnights alone... why the fuck would it do more later and with less time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGossamer Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There's a whole lotta bitter goin' on in here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 So, what is the range of the weekend gross? Will it surpass the first one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmpro Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 85-89 mill friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBuff Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's not like Potter could have done more than "only" 47m on Friday in the middle of summer... This has nothing to to with 5 hours more or less, just different priorities how soon people wanted to see the movie. Potters midnights will be a record for a little eternity, but we all knew, that the day would come, the complete day gets caught. And to be honest, if AOU had midnights like Potter and if Aurora never happened, it probably would have done more than 27m in midnights alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 OK. Just came home from a 2 day Ultimate Marvel Movie Marathon up in Orlando. While I had a blast, being surrounded by other Marvel/CBM fans, I guess watching all of these movies back to back on the big screen, being able to immediately compare each movie with eachother and as a whole, my party actually walked away from AOU very disappointed. That movie was a complete train wreck. The villain and how he came and his reasonings sucked, the plot line and the absence of certain other plotlines sucked, the continuity and flow of the movie sucked, the acting felt forced for most of it, and not natural like the other MCU, the overall story and editing was very inconsistent, or incoherent, take your pick. No standout moments for me, no wow factor for me (and don't tell me it's because the newness wore off, because TWS had the elevator scene and GOTG had a gun toting raccoon, so enough said) A certain death felt wasted and just stuck in there for the sake of a death. The obnoxious love crap was totally pointless, wasted and sucked. This is truly one of the worst movies I have seen in this genre, and definitely the worst out of the MCU. Thank goodness I have Civil War and Daredevil to look forward to. Who is to blame for this mess now, Joss Whedon or Kevin Feige? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 You're such a [mod edit], Neo. "[mod edit]" It begins here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart360 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's not like Potter could have done more than "only" 47m on Friday in the middle of summer... This has nothing to to with 5 hours more or less, just different priorities how soon people wanted to see the movie. Potters midnights will be a record for a little eternity, but we all knew, that the day would come, the complete day gets caught. And to be honest, if AOU had midnights like Potter and if Aurora never happened, it probably would have done more than 27m in midnights alone... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) why the fuck would it do more later and with less time Because midnights were an advertised event back then, while previews are just...there nowadays. Midnights were part of a movies hype. I don't think it's coincidence, that 7 of 10 all time previews are still midnights only and the best proof for my theory is the fact, that Breaking Dawn 2 couldn't top Breaking Dawn 1, even though it had earlier shows and the final factor. Edited May 1, 2015 by Poseidon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
