Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Box-Office Numbers

[psylockolussus]

‘Shang-Chi’ Wowing With $80M Labor Day Weekend Box Office Record – Deadline

Things are looking up! I loved the film btw. I think much of the GA will too.

Wow who knew this would over open 80 million rings in 4 days.

 

[Ctfxcwatcher]

It's gonna have the 2nd biggest opening weekend probably. Behind Widow for the 3 say and then will probably reach the 80s by for the 4 day. Unless there is a massive drop(I don't think there will be) I think we might have a very good chance of seeing the first 200 million domestic grosser since the pandemic era started.

 

[mclay18]

I’m impressed by the numbers so far. If the subsequent weekends are leggy, Disney will be thanking its lucky stars for keeping to the 45 day theatrical window.

 

[Another_Fool]

Wow I really hope this number sticks once final numbers come out on Tuesday. And if it does the real key will be that 2nd weekend drop. Fingers crossed.

 

[psylockolussus]

Even if it drops to 70%, 100 million is guaranteed in North America.

Also the movie has a budget of150 million

How Canada's Simu Liu went from low-budget Crimson Defender to Marvel's Shang-Chi | National Post

Disney can't be too disappointed when only few films this year have earned more than 100 million in North America. So I hope Disney confirms the sequel in November.

 

[Iceman]

Even if it drops to 70%, 100 million is guaranteed in North America.

Also the movie has a budget of150 million

How Canada's Simu Liu went from low-budget Crimson Defender to Marvel's Shang-Chi | National Post

Disney can't be too disappointed when only few films this year have earned more than 100 million in North America. So I hope Disney confirms the sequel in November.

Yeah, if these numbers pan out I think Disney will be happy what it and should stick to the same strategy for future films (and no need to push the whole slate).

 

[The Caped Knight]

‘Shang-Chi’ Wowing With $80M Labor Day Weekend Box Office Record – Deadline

Things are looking up! I loved the film btw. I think much of the GA will too.

A new Avenger has risen indeed.

 

[InCali]

I just read that with the higher end of predictions for Saturday (23+M), they are now expecting around 75M for the 3 day weekend and close to 90M for the 4 day weekend. That is awesome.

I think Scarlett Johansson just got some ammo for her claim against Disney. I sure wonder what the contract actually says. It does, however, seem pretty clear that D+/theatrical same day openings, substantially hurt BO numbers.

 

[Naglfar]

 

[InCali]

We'll see whether Variety or this is closer. In either case, it outperformed just about everyone's expectations. I also read that it will pass 200M in its run, probably cross 225, and maybe hit 250M. I don't know how they can say that, but that's what "they" say. LOL

 

[Iceman]

I just read that with the higher end of predictions for Saturday (23+M), they are now expecting around 75M for the 3 day weekend and close to 90M for the 4 day weekend. That is awesome.

I think Scarlett Johansson just got some ammo for her claim against Disney. I sure wonder what the contract actually says. It does, however, seem pretty clear that D+/theatrical same day openings, substantially hurt BO numbers.

Even better if so. This is smashing original expectations.

 

[Naglfar]

We'll see whether Variety or this is closer. In either case, it outperformed just about everyone's expectations. I also read that it will pass 200M in its run, probably cross 225, and maybe hit 250M. I don't know how they can say that, but that's what "they" say. LOL

Don't know about 250, but I think 200+ is a safe bet with an OW like this and the WOM it has. Personally I think they are lowballing their weekend estimations just to be on the safe side. I can see it doing 2-4M more.

 

[Pennywise]

‘Shang-Chi’ Wowing With $90M Labor Day Weekend Box Office Record – Deadline

 

[InCali]

I’m impressed by the numbers so far. If the subsequent weekends are leggy, Disney will be thanking its lucky stars for keeping to the 45 day theatrical window.

Except Disney gets ALL the D+ money. I wonder if the uproar over BW didn't change their minds a bit.

Don't know about 250, but I think 200+ is a safe bet with an OW like this and the WOM it has. Personally I think they are lowballing a bit their weekend estimations just to be on the safe side. I can see it doing 2-4M more.

That sounds about right to me. The 250 was a "maybe", but this definitely came in on the high side (that's an understatement). It has a really open corridor and I could see people going multiple times. It kind of reminds me of GotG's release. The buzz built right up to its release, it had great word of mouth, got great reviews, people were excited about it, it had an open corridor (2nd week was Labor Day I believe), and ended up with a great multiplier (TBD for this movie).

 

[InCali]

‘Shang-Chi’ Wowing With $90M Labor Day Weekend Box Office Record – Deadline

Interesting.....about half the people went because it was an MCU movie. That gives us a pretty good idea of what the floor is. That's telling as far as branding goes. I just can't see them making an R rated Deadpool under the MCU banner.....we'll see.

 

[Pennywise]

‘Shang-Chi’ Rings Up $140M Global Bow – International Box Office – Deadline

 

[InCali]

Given the box office numbers for this movie, what do people think is the floor for an MCU movie? I'm thinking they could get about 50M if they released Rat Boy.

 

[The Caped Knight]

 

[First Avenger]

Clearly Marvel's First flop/s

 

[Rice Eater]

Move over Deadline and Box Office Pro, Disney has now joined the low ball gang lol. Hopefully the industry analyst have a better prediction than Disney which I assume leans very conservative.

 

[Iceman]

Move over Deadline and Box Office Pro, Disney has now joined the low ball gang lol. Hopefully the industry analyst have a better prediction than Disney which I expect leans very conservative.

Yeah, the studios are usually conservative.

 

[Ctfxcwatcher]

 

[InCali]

The studios always estimate low for PR purposes.

 

[KaijuDude1992]

Got to love how the estimates for this just keep going up which are definitely the signs of a true WOM hit. I can understand why Disney likes staying conservative with their numbers, but man this is looking BIG.

 

[Shuri]

The MCU's brand power is otherworldly

Seriously. Marvel's only competition is Marvel.