discussion Box Office Discussion | Moana 2, Wicked and Gladiator II - who's winning?

[Abracadabra]

Haven't seen either movies yet but it's so refreshing to see two movies, neither of which being superhero franchise movies, both having huge opening weekends at the box office. Feels like that happens so rarely these days

[Eóghan]

5 hours ago, V$. said:

 

Simu Liu's Barbie gettin revenge over a dictatorship? we love to see it

 

 

 

 

[fridayteenage]

17 minutes ago, Miichael said:

Haven't seen either movies yet but it's so refreshing to see two movies, neither of which being superhero franchise movies, both having huge opening weekends at the box office. Feels like that happens so rarely these days

this year will motivate hollywood to do countless toy/game franchise films instead.

[dumbsparce]

I can't wait to watch Barbie. I assume it's all allegory and full of deep messages so my only concern is whether they managed to pull that off without the cringe and cheese of the typical Hollywood production.

[Abracadabra]

8 minutes ago, fridayteenage said:

this year will motivate hollywood to do countless toy/game franchise films instead.

Hmm maybe (at least it's something new kinda ) but they also must be taking note of the fact that both movies are doing very well, not just Barbie. There's still an appetite for people to go out to the theatres to see movies. If anything I can see this release motivating Hollywood to release more big movies on the same weekend, as it seems that the competition has benefited them both.

[unclefloprry]

17 hours ago, AvadaKedavra said:

heeeelp kmakjdakj

[Memoirs387]

1 hour ago, dumbsparce said:

I can't wait to watch Barbie. I assume it's all allegory and full of deep messages so my only concern is whether they managed to pull that off without the cringe and cheese of the typical Hollywood production.

You are not wrong about the message but I believe they nailed it. The perfect balance. A truly incredible movie. 

[simon]

Great movie!

 

Seeing the Mattel opening makes me wonder if they are going to try to compete with Marvel, DC Comics, etc.

 

They have 60+ year of legacy to pull from, and I can see a massive box office universe with several films - especially after the this weekend’s opening. 

Edited July 23, 2023 by simon

[BNF91]

Early Saturday estimates looking lower than expected, $48M. Still great but it is clear that there was some frontloadedness on Thurs/Fri. 

 

$150M is locked but not sure how much more than that. Still brilliant. 

[Bey'Knight]

On 7/21/2023 at 7:25 PM, Aristotle said:

Insane numbers internationally. $1B secured.  Over $300M WW opening weekend.

 

Margot must be really proud of herself.  

 

The 300M figure is combined domestic BO for all the movies in theatres this weekend, not Barbie only. 

[Bloodflowers.]

7 hours ago, fridayteenage said:

this year will motivate hollywood to do countless toy/game franchise films instead.

 

Hopefully a Sims film is in the works now

 

 

[Aethereal]

4 hours ago, Bey'Knight said:

The 300M figure is combined domestic BO for all the movies in theatres this weekend, not Barbie only. 

Barbie is going to hit $300M worldwide opening weekend. 

[Lovett]

4 hours ago, Bey'Knight said:

The 300M figure is combined domestic BO for all the movies in theatres this weekend, not Barbie only. 

 

[V$.]

[Aethereal]

China is increasing. $7M-8M opening weekend.  

Korea is dumping this movie nearly as much as TLM. 

 

 

[V$.]

 

 

[fridayteenage]

5 hours ago, Bloodflowers. said:

 

Hopefully a Sims film is in the works now

 

 

a trillion years ago one was in the works, though the plot was kinda similar to this movie. the main character becomes self aware that her world isn't the real world. i think it was more of a drama? 

 

 

[V$.]

[Feanor]

 

Fantastic numbers for both movies.

[Arcadius]

Legendary!

 

[Arcadius]

 

[Dark Miracles]

That's huge for Nolan. Obviously it benefited from the Barbenheimer hype but it's still massive numbers for a historical biopic.

[SylMacPer]

TABS only

 

 

 

Cant wait to watch both  

[Lovett]

[Lovett]