JAPAN BOX OFFICE | Demon Slayer breaks all time record for OW

[Tau Ceti]

Hey when does Godzilla Hit  Japan my friends? ?

 

July 25th. Last territory in its run. Will be interesting to see how it does.

[Annayya]

July 25th. Last territory in its run. Will be interesting to see how it does.

Who knows   ... Maybe the Japanese will like the fat Godzilla on screen.

I know they were complaining about the size of Godzilla as if its a major issue. LOL.

Edited July 6, 2014 by Annayya

[Tau Ceti]

Who knows   ... Maybe the Japanese will like the fat Godzilla on screen.

I know they were complaining about the size of Godzilla as if its a major issue. LOL.

 

The Japanese have earned the right to be picky with their 'zillas. He IS fat!

[Corpse]

I think Godzilla will do pretty well, but it is a wild card.

 

>It's been a decade since the last film.

>Toho, the top distributor in Japan for 8-straight years and owners of Godzilla, was apart of the production team and will release it in Japan instead of Warner Bros..

>Prime release date (even with many big films being released right before/after it).

 

There are negatives of course, too.

 

>His "bulky" or "fat" appearance (and deeper roar) has caused a bit of a stir, but he at least looks like Godzilla.

>Hollywood's last attempt may still be fresh on the minds of many, causing many to stay away from this one.

>July/August is very crowded.  The Summer/Obon season can handle multiple blockbusters released at the same time without any problem, but if Godzilla doesn't open well enough then it'll be in a struggle to hold onto its screens/showtimes.

[kayumanggi]

That is amazing for MALEFICENT. I hate Japan for that. lol

[Dingdong123]

Isn't Godzilla a Japanese icon or part of culture? Doesn't that guarantee a big Japan opening (and drop like a rock afterwards as they'll be disappointed, just like in every market lol)? I just hope Maleficent will still go strong despite Godzilla.

[rockNrollaDIM]

Isn't Godzilla a Japanese icon or part of culture? Doesn't that guarantee a big Japan opening (and drop like a rock afterwards as they'll be disappointed, just like in every market lol)? I just hope Maleficent will still go strong despite Godzilla.

No. Japan is sick of Godzilla apparently.

[kayumanggi]

No. Japan is sick of Godzilla apparently.

 

Because Hollywood made it obese. lol

[BadAtGender]

Only until Avatar 2 Debuts..

 

That's not really likely, I'm afraid. For two reasons:

 

First, while Avatar had a very strong run in Japan, it wasn't groundbreaking by Japanese standards. It's not like Titanic's run, which was gigantically huge and set it as the biggest film of all time in the market. (Later beaten by Spirited Away, but still.) The Japanese liked Avatar, but they didn't apparently love it like other markets did.

 

Second, sequels do not seem to do especially well in Japan. If you look at the previous top lists, there are only two sequels on it: Harry Potter 2 and 3. Both of them had strong runs, but they declined in gross, and later HP films grossed even less. (all under 10 billion yen, I think.) It seems more likely that Avatar 2 will have a strong run but earn less than Avatar in Japan.

 

Which doesn't mean it won't do phenomenally well WW, just that this one market isn't one where you can expect it to beat or even match the original.

[LABAS]

Maleficent Toho today's morning/noon : 32337

 

Frozen OW Sunday morning/noon: 38186

[edroger3]

Sunday 15 .1　*61442　Maleficent　*2　*18636　Frozen　*3　*17677　Edge of Tomorrow

[jj99]

 

Saturday admissions in several Chains as of 3PM local time

[順位] [販売数] [映画作品タイトル名]

　*1　*45977　マレフィセント-----Maleficent

　*2　*13379　オール・ユー・ニード・イズ・… Edge of Tomorrow

　*3　*12919　アナと雪の女王-----Frozen

　*4　**9555　超高速！参勤交代

　*5　**8440　それいけ！アンパンマン りん…

　*6　**4008　ＤＯＣＵＭＥＮＴＡＲＹ ｏｆ…

　*7　**3061　トランセンデンス

　*8　**3045　渇き。

　*9　**2515　ノア 約束の舟

　10　**2280　春を背負って

 

 

 

Sunday 15

.1　*61442　Maleficent

　*2　*18636　Frozen

　*3　*17677　Edge of Tomorrow

 

 

So thats an increase for all, if i'm not mistaken.

[efialtes76]

Queen slays Japan premiere, now show us dem legs!!

 

 

 

 

 Much better...

[edroger3]

Update 19.00

 

Saturday

 

*1　*78838　Maleficent*2　*24431　Edge of Tomorrow*3　*17710　Frozen

 

Sunday

 

*1　*90751　Maleficent*2　*27177　Edge of Tomorrow*3　*23024　Frozen

[warfreakbix]

Much better...

You could die with that chin, holy crap.

Go Maleficent! Get that 700 million ww box office!

Edited July 6, 2014 by wfb

[Cochofles]

 

 Much better...

I love both women, and I love the fact that they have both had leggy box office successes recently. Proves that beyond the whole “Team Aniston/Team Jolie” pettiness, audiences will support a film if it appeals to them, without factoring in gossip and crap. Having said that, I do think that Jennifer has better (actual) legs. :-)

[EVA]

 

 Much better...

[paul75]

any idea of how much Maleficent will do?

[Cochofles]

LOL. Oh, you are evil...

[EVA]

Even in high school she has the best legs...lol...rsrs

 

 

I think Maleficent in Japan  will also have excelent LEGS.... i hope