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[a2k]

Us Potter-ites are insane. But yes, 100m is not locked. 85m is imo. Thinking low-end/high-end of 85m/125m, 105m in the middle.

[JohnnyGossamer]

I think it's not locked for sequel if Yates and Rowling fail to deliver here. But, curiosity will be high and Potter fan are starved for more Rowling. Trust me, Warner Bros. will market this with a heavy Rowling/Potter/nostalgia lean even if the trio, etc. aren't present.

 

I mean, it can be sold as the author of the ALL the Potter books, director of Potter 5/6/7.1/7.2... They'll make it seem as if it's essentially the same damn thing. Audiences will take note. Similarly to how WB sold Man Of Steel as a Nolan production even though it was a Snyder/Goyer joint. This one, will be sold as a Rowling/PotterDirector/PotterUniverse film. People will take and note. Release date's also fantastic.

Edited April 18, 2016 by JohnnyGossamer

[SWXII]

12 minutes ago, Treetrunk Special said:

That's exactly it. I can understand someone having the opinion that it will open to 100M, but as far as I'm concerned, "locked" means that you cannot feasibly imagine a situation in which the target is missed.

 

RO can't miss. 

[JohnnyGossamer]

2 minutes ago, SWXII said:

 

RO can't miss. 

Agreed. I can't feasibly imagine any way in which Rogue One does not open to $100M+. I totally recognize and respect the arguments against Fantastic Beasts and Dory. But, Rogue One? Especially if Vader's teased? Gotta be kidding me thinking it will open to $100M+ OW.

Edited April 18, 2016 by JohnnyGossamer

[department store basement]

3 minutes ago, SWXII said:

 

RO can't miss. 

 

Yep, this is the one thing I've always felt for sure this year.

 

Long before the teaser came out I was saying that Rogue One was the only film this year that I can't see disappointing.

Edited April 18, 2016 by department store basement

[Ethan Hunt]

Calling Fantastic Beasts a lock is ridiculous at this point