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[XXR vs XXR]

8 minutes ago, JohnnyGossamer said:

Just thought the same... That said, Incredibles 2 was enormous. Wonder if they'll do a 3?

 

It is inevitable. Probably around 2025 or so. 

[Bart Allen]

Just now, JohnnyGossamer said:

Huh? TFA 2B+, RO 1B+, TLJ 1.3B+, ROS 1.2B+ most likely. Mandalorian got folk signing up for D+ in hordes. 

 

Solo was a setback for sure. Maybe I'm misunderstanding this post?

Merchandise:

https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-marvel-sales-drop-disney

https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2018-Annual-Report.pdf

 

Galaxy's Edge:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-parks-veteran-steps-down-sluggish-star-wars-land-attendance-1242748

 

Rise of the Resistance:

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/does-disneys-new-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-ride-in-orlando-really-live-up-to-the-hype/Content?oid=26443323

[fastclock]

They need a Feige-like person that controls the overall story of the trilogy. Episode 8 would be a great stand alone, but it’s a horrible middle of the trilogy. And episode 9 is just trying to play catch up.

[TMP]

Star Wars is critic-proof it seems.

[Bart Allen]

Just now, fastclock said:

They need a Feige-like person that controls the overall story of the trilogy. Episode 8 would be a great stand alone, but it’s a horrible middle of the trilogy. And episode 9 is just trying to play catch up.

Exactly! That's why many were suggesting Favreau, Filoni or/and Chow ~

[ThomasNicole]

4 hours ago, ArmGunar said:

It’s because of TLJ and its non story that JJ Abrams had to do this movie... there was no stake/story for the characters coming from previous one. That’s why he had to put that McGuffin at the start of the movie and tried to tell a story which should have started in Ep7 and then continue in Ep8.

 

I fully understand why RJ did what he did in Ep8, because of JJ Abrams remaking Ep4 in Ep7, RJ knew that we would have an OT again... he wanted to do something different but story wise, there was nothing

 

Just to say, we can totally blame TLJ for TROS meh reviews, he did what he could to save that poor storyline sequel trilogy but ultimately it was poor. But the one to blame is JJ Abrams because he (and Kasdan) did a poor introduction to that trilogy and for sure, you can feel it when you see « the conclusion » of that saga.

 

As a standalone movie, TROS is somewhat entertaining with too much fan service (not well done) but as a Star Wars movie (and a conclusion), it was mediocre 

You really believe Rian didn’t left anything to JJ work on TROS? 

 

People overestimate what Rian did, because his choices on that movie didn’t destroy anything and left enough for another movie, i can organize a little plot for IX following exactly what happened in TLJ right now, and it will be a interesting movie because the only thing Rian did is left a possible plot that wouldn’t totally rely on what’s already happened in the franchise.

 

JJ did what he did not in this movie not because Rian doesn’t left other option, but because LFL are coward and choose to follow the simple and safe way because clearly did something different annoys the fans, and they can’t even did a great movie with all the safeness and nostalgia, that’s why it get a B+ on cinemascore.  

[sfran43]

 

[redfirebird2008]

Well @Noctis got what he wanted. DH2 opening day above Skywalker lol

Edited December 21, 2019 by redfirebird2008

[Valonqar]

8 minutes ago, TMP said:

Star Wars is critic-proof it seems.

Nobody in their right mind expected TROS to bomb (no, 4chan /tv/ is not right mind). 

 

@redfirebird2008 til actuals. 

Edited December 21, 2019 by Valonqar

[AdrianL]

Hope Saturday trends upward. If it does below 180m beating Rogue One domestic might not happen. Eek.

[narniadis]

All the drama and we still have a 90m opening day (on paper).... my ignore list has grown substantially just in the last 36 hours..... 

 

Frozen is set up great as is Jumanji for the Christmas week. Richard Jewell  and CATS though 😂

[filmlover]

Richard Jewell won't make $20M and Black Christmas will be lucky to cross $10M total. We truly found our Mortal Engines/Welcome to Marwen combo of Christmas casualties this year.

[MagnarTheGreat]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BoxOffice/status/1208419530361524224

 

SW: TROS figure based on current estimates

 

 

See also:

 

[Feanor]

2 hours ago, sfran43 said:

 

I wonder what it will take to make Star Wars popular in China.

 

I think a fresh start with new characters could help, but idk, it will still be associated with the ST simply due to the name and as we’ve seen, the Chinese don’t care for Star Wars, or at least for the ST.

[LegendaryBen]

Knives Out is the real winner this weekend since it only lost 33% from last Friday despite it lost more than 800 theaters (26% of them). It will definitely hold well for the rest of its run.

[Krissykins]

You know there’s doubt in the air when “merchandise” is brought up in a box office discussion lol. 
 

$2.6m for Cats is tragic. Going to see it in 3 hours. Welp. 

[AdrianL]

So what will be above 5m on Christmas Day besides SW and Jumanji? Spies and Disguise and Little Women? 

[Bart Allen]

14 minutes ago, AdrianL said:

Hope Saturday trends upward. If it does below 180m beating Rogue One domestic might not happen. Eek.

Wow! But if it hits 180-185m is 500m domestically possible? Or unlikely?

 

I know this is a domestic discussion, but imagine if it falls below Joker/The Last Jedi at the "other" box-office 😂

Edited December 21, 2019 by Bart Allen

[Valonqar]

7 minutes ago, Feanor said:

I wonder what it will take to make Star Wars popular in China.

 

I think a fresh start with new characters could help, but idk, it will still be associated with the ST simply due to the name and as we’ve seen, the Chinese don’t care for Star Wars, or at least for the ST.

For starters, better action. China complained that action was low-budget TV show level. 

 

Re: TROS opening. Too early for under 500M projections. that ain't gonna happen with holidays coming. C'mon, guys, be objective. I hate this movie but lets get real. Holidays will drive the boxoffice so it'll hold well for that type of a movie does in this period plus it has better days than TLJ last year. 

Edited December 21, 2019 by Valonqar

[Deep Wang]

7 minutes ago, Feanor said:

I wonder what it will take to make Star Wars popular in China.

 

I think a fresh start with new characters could help, but idk, it will still be associated with the ST simply due to the name and as we’ve seen, the Chinese don’t care for Star Wars, or at least for the ST.

Space sci-fi also just doesn't fare that well in China compared to other genres.