Man of Steel Box Office Prediction Thread - Part 4

[Ms. Marvel]

So this could potentially be the 3rd or 4th highest grossing movie of 2013....nice

 

[rashad]

While the numbers are very good they are not as impressive as they could have been. While i dont believe the critics are completely right they are right on some aspects and it is showing in the numbers. I see a huge drop off next week.

What the heck are you talking about? lol MOS is on pace for 300M+ domestically.

 

[TheIrishAvenger]

While the numbers are very good they are not as impressive as they could have been. While i dont believe the critics are completely right they are right on some aspects and it is showing in the numbers. I see a huge drop off next week now makes me worried for future dc films they cant let goyer write the next one.

wut

 

[Tony Stark]

Assuming the actuals hold up this was a good performance. While people are somewhat befuddled by the Wal-Mart numbers, (it's hilarious to read the box office forums and hear people arguing over this) ultimately this is good enough to warrant the sequel and move forward.

What is more concerning is if this did well enough that Goyer and Snyder will be rewarded going forward. I really hope these two are removed from all future DC projects. I think WB has a good foundation here moving forward, but all bets are off if they bring Goyer back.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

wut

Clearly breaking the record for June OW was not enough for some people.

 

[schiz0id]

Random question: Is anyone else annoyed with that scene where screens flashing "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" and in different languages too? It's completely cheesy and unnecessary, they should have done a better take on the Zod's announcement of his demands, a more realistic, universally understood yet alien way. And that giant NOKIA logo on that phone is very annoying LOL.

 

[schiz0id]

Assuming the actuals hold up this was a good performance. While people are somewhat befuddled by the Wal-Mart numbers, (it's hilarious to read the box office forums and hear people arguing over this) ultimately this is good enough to warrant the sequel and move forward.

What is more concerning is if this did well enough that Goyer and Snyder will be rewarded going forward. I really hope these two are removed from all future DC projects. I think WB has a good foundation here moving forward, but all bets are off if they bring Goyer back.

Agree. The writing and directing needed a lot of tweaks and they need to be replaced for the sequel. If Henry wasn't as charismatic as he was I doubt that this movie would've worked, the critics ratings show that.

 

[redp]

Random question: Is anyone else annoyed with that scene where screens flashing "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" and in different languages too? It's completely cheesy and unnecessary, they should have done a better take on the Zod's announcement of his demands, a more realistic, universally understood yet alien way. And that giant NOKIA logo on that phone is very annoying LOL.

That scene really put me in the scary mood specially when the light goes boom. I think its okay..didnt really annoy me. Its the best way to communicate with everybody around the world.

 

[Ita-KalEl]

Assuming the actuals hold up this was a good performance. While people are somewhat befuddled by the Wal-Mart numbers, (it's hilarious to read the box office forums and hear people arguing over this) ultimately this is good enough to warrant the sequel and move forward.

What is more concerning is if this did well enough that Goyer and Snyder will be rewarded going forward. I really hope these two are removed from all future DC projects. I think WB has a good foundation here moving forward, but all bets are off if they bring Goyer back.

Come on...nobody will replace them after that they have brought to life the Superman franchise after more than 20 years.
Snyder and his team are the winner today.

 

[BestGirl]

Come on...nobody will replace them after that they have brought to life the Superman franchise after more than 20 years.
Snyder and his team are the winner today.

They may not be replaced but I could easily see Goyer getting a co-writer for the sequel. WB would be stupid not to do this given MOS's critical reception.

 

[DorneyDave]

Considering how much the movie made and the positive reception from the majority but the RT critics...I doubt anyone is replaced or a co-writer is added for the sequel. I bet the entire same crew comes back.

 

[Princess Denise]

They may not be replaced but I could easily see Goyer getting a co-writer for the sequel. WB would be stupid not to do this given MOS's critical reception.

I hope they keep Goyer and Snyder. Goyer should write the script because he knows the comics and has good ideas. However, a more polished writer should re-write it. Also, I am a big fan of Zack Snyder, but I think for the sequel he needs to throw his shaky cam into the trash can.

 

[UrNuts2]

What the heck are you talking about? lol MOS is on pace for 300M+ domestically.

125m opening weekend .. i think 30m from Mon - Thu on the low side = 155m .. close on 2nd weekend should exceed 200m domestic .. from there it should trickle to 300m domestic over 10 weeks

international take will be the difference between 600m & 750m WW .. that is my range right now

 

[Skrilla31]

Don't jump to conclusions yet. The marketing for this movie was phenomenal, so I'm not surprised it had a smash opening weekend.

We'll see if the movie has the legs to continue the momentum. Personally I don't see it. And no it's not just because I didn't like the film personally, but because I don't think it's enough of a "feel good" movie like most summer blockbusters of it's kind. I believe it is an empty, joyless experience and I'm not sure if a mind blowing action sequence an hour and a half into the movie is enough to push it beyond expectations.

I predict noticeable drop offs.

 

[Juha Bach]

Don't jump to conclusions yet. The marketing for this movie was phenomenal, so I'm not surprised it had a smash opening weekend.

We'll see if the movie has the legs to continue the momentum. Personally I don't see it. And no it's not just because I didn't like the film personally, but because I don't think it's enough of a "feel good" movie like most summer blockbusters of it's kind. I believe it is an empty, joyless experience and I'm not sure if a mind blowing action sequence an hour and a half into the movie is enough to push it beyond expectations.

I predict noticeable drop offs.

You didnt like it. That's cool, after all we are entitled to our own opinions. But a ****load majority of other people like this movie. WOM will be decent.

 

[BestGirl]

Considering how much the movie made and the positive reception from the majority but the RT critics...I doubt anyone is replaced or a co-writer is added for the sequel. I bet the entire same crew comes back.

We won't know what the public's reception for the movie will be until we know what its legs are.

I hope they keep Goyer and Snyder. Goyer should write the script because he knows the comics and has good ideas. However, a more polished writer should re-write it. Also, I am a big fan of Zack Snyder, but I think for the sequel he needs to throw his shaky cam into the trash can.

Or Goyer could just be the idea man and someone more talented than he could actually write the script.

 

[robot]

Or Goyer could just be the idea man and someone more talented than he could actually write the script.

Second this... The only major problem i see with this film (and I repeat, I still think it's a superb movie with it's flaws), is the script and 'story telling' as a whole...

so, yeah, replace goyer with better script writers... maybe keep him as the idea man like so many have said...

 

[Tony Stark]

Come on...nobody will replace them after that they have brought to life the Superman franchise after more than 20 years.
Snyder and his team are the winner today.

That's my fear. There's even talk of Goyer working on Justice League, so it seems WB has a death wish.

 

[Princess Denise]

Or Goyer could just be the idea man and someone more talented than he could actually write the script.

Either way would be fine by me. I think we all agree that Goyer should not do it all on his own.

 

[Tony Stark]

Don't jump to conclusions yet. The marketing for this movie was phenomenal, so I'm not surprised it had a smash opening weekend.

We'll see if the movie has the legs to continue the momentum. Personally I don't see it. And no it's not just because I didn't like the film personally, but because I don't think it's enough of a "feel good" movie like most summer blockbusters of it's kind. I believe it is an empty, joyless experience and I'm not sure if a mind blowing action sequence an hour and a half into the movie is enough to push it beyond expectations.

I predict noticeable drop offs.

Depending on if you count the Wal-Mart numbers, I think even at 113 it will face a 60% drop, but if you include the Wal-Mart money it could drop 70-75%

My guess right now for next week will be:

1.) Monsters U -80M
2.) MoS 45M
3.) WWZ 40M

 

[Iceman]

So $113m, very good result.

What overseas markets are yet to open?

 

[Hyde]

People still trying to put a negative spin on the box office? *sigh*

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It had a great opening, anyone who says differently is lying to themselves. Who knows what the legs are going to be but the opening is great.

 

[rashad]

So $113m, very good result.

What overseas markets are yet to open?

Superman rules int'l on $72m
16 June, 2013 | By Jeremy Kay

Man Of Steel blew away the competition on an estimated $71.6m through Warner Bros Pictures International from 9,730 screens in 24 markets.

There were three debuts in major markets and Superman led the way in the UK on $17.1m from 574 to claim 75% of the top five, while Mexico generated $9.8m from 2,600 for 70% share of the top five.

Man Of Steel arrived in South Korea on $8.8m from 990 nationwide for 72% share of the Seoul top five.

Elsewhere the superhero saga consolidated its record opening day heroics in the Philippines to register an extraordinary $5.6m opening haul from 469 over five days, setting the biggest Warner Bros and third biggest industry launch in history.

The film grossed $3.5m in India from 754 for the studio’s second biggest debut behind The Dark Knight Rises and $3.1m in Malaysia from 17 for Warner Bros’ biggest weekend launch. In the UAE $2m from 98 secured another studio record. In another record, 79 IMAX screens generated $4.2m.

This week Man Of Steel arrives in 27 markets including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia and China. Australia opens on Jun 27, Brazil Jul 12 and Japan Aug 30.

http://www.screendaily.com/box-offi...article?blocktitle=Latest-News&contentID=1846

 

[Marvin]

Either way would be fine by me. I think we all agree that Goyer should not do it all on his own.

All that matters is what Nolan thinks. I thought goyer was his decision, as was Snyder.