Fri: SW 20.3m; MIB 8.3m; TA 5.65m/Sat DHD: SW 21.5m; MIB 12m; TA 9m

[Shawn Robbins]

I saw it with four other people and all of us were disappointed.

Intriguing. Guess we'll see. I've heard a lot of comparisons to the original film.

yes.... but these movies can be pretty leggy sometimes.... the first Twilight comes to mind.IMO it will keep chugging along in July.

IMO, "leggy" implies something impressive and close to a 3x multiplier. SWATH's word of mouth isn't strong enough to bank on that happening. While this might share some of the Twilight audience on opening weekend, its still not Twilight by any stretch of the imagination. Edited June 3, 2012 by ShawnMR

[ddddeeee]

Intriguing. Guess we'll see. I've heard a lot of comparisons to the original film.

That's insulting to Alien.

[ecstasy]

I'll be there OD, but Prometheus isn't exactly locked to break the bank either. I'll be shocked if it opens higher than SWATH.

For some reason I didn't think Prometheus would have a huge U.S. opening before all the hoopla about the awfulness of it.

[rb02]

When it comes to legs, for that matter, when it comes to quality, it's better off NOT being Twilight.

[RTX]

I'm not seeing much buzz here, at least not on the level SW had. Do you think Ridley Scott factor could have boosted results in UK?

You can't compare the two - the audiences will be totally different, Prometheus will skew older male. This is why I don't think SW will be affcted by Prometheus much. MIB and Avengers hovewer should take a big hit.

[ecstasy]

I Snow White will finish with about 150 million. Not bad...not great...just good.

Oh and another record goes to The Avengers. Ho-hum.

[lab276]

Does anyone remember the hype for Hannibal? Apparently it's not that great, but it still opened huge and ended up with a respectable total. Does the hype for Prometheus compare in any way?

[Fake]

I think if MIB3 can manage a sub-50% drop next weekend, it can reach 180M.

[Shawn Robbins]

That's insulting to Alien.

Well, its sitting at 8.3 on IMDb right now for whatever its worth. Not to say that I haven't seen a few bad reviews elsewhere, but, the vast majority of the negative reactions I've heard have been limited to what I've read on this forum. Something just doesn't add up.

[Moviefanatic]

You can't compare the two - the audiences will be totally different, Prometheus will skew older male. This is why I don't think SW will be affcted by Prometheus much. MIB and Avengers hovewer should take a big hit.

Last i heard you said The Avengers is for kids.

[rockNrollaDIM]

Maybe it's just me but I'd say a mid 30s OW is the target for Prometheus right now. Dark dark film, R-rating, horror/scifi aspects and even though we know it- I'm not sure the marketing has done a great job connecting it to Alien.

[ecstasy]

Does anyone remember the hype for Hannibal? Apparently it's not that great, but it still opened huge and ended up with a respectable total. Does the hype for Prometheus compare in any way?

I didn't like Hannibal but it was a sequel of sorts to the fantastic Silence of the Lambs.

[ddddeeee]

Well, its sitting at 8.3 on IMDb right now for whatever its worth. Not to say that I haven't seen a few bad reviews elsewhere, but, the vast majority of the negative reactions I've heard have been limited to what I've read on this forum. Something just doesn't add up.

I guess we'll see this weekend. I'll be very surprised if audiences agree with the critics. I didn't hear anything positive leaving the cinema.

[RTX]

Going to be weird not seeing THG in the top 10.

The funny thing is THG can still return in the top 10 next week.

[Shawn Robbins]

Between Prometheus and Madgascar 3, Avengers and MIB3 definitely have their work cut out for them next week. Especially MIB3 since it loses IMAX. Avengers will certainly lose more 3D screens as well.

[lab276]

I didn't like Hannibal but it was a sequel of sorts to the fantastic Silence of the Lambs.

Oh yes, that bit slipped my mind.

[ecstasy]

Maybe it's just me but I'd say a mid 30s OW is the target for Prometheus right now. Dark dark film, R-rating, horror/scifi aspects and even though we know it- I'm not sure the marketing has done a great job connecting it to Alien.

From what I'm reading it shouldn't be connected to Alien anyway.

[Elessar]

I'll be there OD, but Prometheus isn't exactly locked to break the bank either. I'll be shocked if it opens higher than SWATH.

It gotta destroy stupid SWATH! Or i lose faith in humanity.

[lab276]

I'd love for Prometheus to open over $50m.

[RTX]

Last i heard you said The Avengers is for kids.

Madagscar will take boys, Prometheus will take adult men.