Superman Returns SR Sequel: $200 million or else!?

[explode7]

I will not tell you....and further more...NO SOUP FOR YOU!

 

[buggs0268]

The only reason Warner's is trying to push this film getting 200 mill is beause it is the only one of their summer tentpoles that is even getting close. They don't care about Superman getting 200 mill, just one of their summer movies so that they can at least say one film made "hit" status. All their other tentpole films (Poseidon and Lady in the Water) didn't even come close.

 

[Ita-KalEl]

The only reason Warner's is trying to push this film getting 200 mill is beause it is the only one of their summer tentpoles that is even getting close. They don't care about Superman getting 200 mill, just one of their summer movies so that they can at least say one film made "hit" status. All their other tentpole films (Poseidon and Lady in the Water) didn't even come close.

Stop with your idiotic statements...SR is doing well because it's a good movie.
And there'll be a sequel, for your pleasure. t:

 

[buggs0268]

Stop with your idiotic statements...SR is doing well because it's a good movie.
And there'll be a sequel, for your pleasure. t:

Right, and I am Santa Clause

Pressure is on Warner Bros. to deliver with The Departed

It has been a miserable year for Warner Bros. The summer started with the Wolfgang Peterson dud Poseidon ($60 million), then Superman Returns failed to crack $200 million. The dog days of summer took on new meaning for WB as they released dogs like Lady In the Water ($42 million), Ant Bully ($27 million) and Wicker Man ($23 million).
http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=9753

Oh and I guess you forgot about that Variety Articles that have Horn saying it underperformed.

 

[Thespiralgoeson]

Right, and I am Santa Clause

Pressure is on Warner Bros. to deliver with The Departed

It has been a miserable year for Warner Bros. The summer started with the Wolfgang Peterson dud Poseidon ($60 million), then Superman Returns failed to crack $200 million. The dog days of summer took on new meaning for WB as they released dogs like Lady In the Water ($42 million), Ant Bully ($27 million) and Wicker Man ($23 million).
http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=9753

Oh and I guess you forgot about that Variety Articles that have Horn saying it underperformed.

Of course all this is true, but I'll still be very surpised if there's not eventually a sequel. Superman Returns really could've made Spider-man money if it had been done right. Honestly here, the movie has made just under 200 mil domestic, and that's a disappointment. Superman is just a too marketable and well-known character for there not to be a sequel IMO.

 

[ultimatefan]

And I guess buggs forgot that in the same article he states the movie will be profitable - which it will, make no mistake about it - and will get a sequel.

 

[buggs0268]

And I guess buggs forgot that in the same article he states the movie will be profitable - which it will, make no mistake about it - and will get a sequel.

He said that eventually it will turn a profit. Eventually meaning a lot later. Like at some point in the future, but not today, or anytime soon eventually. It still has not turned a profit yet with the split between Warners/legendary, and the theater chains. You also forgot the 100 mill it cost them to advertise it WW on top of the cost to make it.

 

[dark_b]

i must admit that i still dont get how can WB make a profit with that numbers. but if we will get a sequel. i am ok with that because horn himself said: a little more action.

 

[Thunder Emperor]

Singer won't handle the sequel.

 

[Pickle-El]

Singer won't handle the sequel.

Those are big words from a little man.

 

[Kid_Kaos]

http://post.polls.yahoo.com/quiz/quizresults.php?poll_id=18017&user_choice=6

Superman is second on the yahoo polls

And it even won in a BOMojo.com Poll!!!
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/polls/?page=viewpoll&id=402&p=.htm

And here you can see first hand how excited people were before the movie opened:
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/polls/?page=viewpoll&id=361&p=.htm

 

[Maze]

What was Summer 2006's biggest box office diappointment?

Sure a majority of people expected it to make a lot more that it did.

what does it say about the quality of the movie?

 

[The Caped Knight]

Superman Wins Awards at Scream
The worlds of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and comic books took over Hollywood during a celebration of all four genres at Spike TV's SCREAM AWARDS 2006 ceremony, which taped at the historic Pantages Theater this evening and airs on Tuesday, October 10 (10:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).

The "Best Superhero" award was won by Brandon Routh for his role as Superman in "Superman Returns"!

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=2736

 

[Freddy_Krueger]

Right, and I am Santa Clause

Pressure is on Warner Bros. to deliver with The Departed

It has been a miserable year for Warner Bros. The summer started with the Wolfgang Peterson dud Poseidon ($60 million), then Superman Returns failed to crack $200 million. The dog days of summer took on new meaning for WB as they released dogs like Lady In the Water ($42 million), Ant Bully ($27 million) and Wicker Man ($23 million).
http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=9753

Oh and I guess you forgot about that Variety Articles that have Horn saying it underperformed.

Wow. Failed to crack $200 million? It isn't even out of theaters yet. Considering the flick is at slightly over $199 million and should be at $199.4 million this weekend, I'd say $200 million is damn near a lock.

Horn also said it will be profitable and that they hope to have the sequel ready for 2009. The flick'll earn about $400 million worldwide, plus money from ancillary sources and DVD sales. WB isn't exactly going to be crying about SR's profitabilty.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Wow. Failed to crack $200 million? It isn't even out of theaters yet. Considering the flick is at slightly over $199 million and should be at $199.4 million this weekend, I'd say $200 million is damn near a lock.

Horn also said it will be profitable and that they hope to have the sequel ready for 2009. The flick'll earn about $400 million worldwide, plus money from ancillary sources and DVD sales. WB isn't exactly going to be crying about SR's profitabilty.

Exactly, people here make out that is was a failure at the BO when it clearly wasnt, almost $390 million WW is no were near failure.

 

[GarudA]

^ Not exactly a failur, but it was a big dissapointment in all departments not just BO.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^I wouldnt say it was a 'big dissapointment' rather just an underperformer.

 

[Kid_Kaos]

What was Summer 2006's biggest box office diappointment?

Sure a majority of people expected it to make a lot more that it did.

what does it say about the quality of the movie?

Not much, if not nothing at all - neither does your example.

Nothing against you, I just find it funny how people want to shine a bright light on SR with posting polls that put it in favor when there's the same amount of negativ polls around.

 

[Maze]

Not much, if not nothing at all - neither does your example.

Nothing against you, I just find it funny how people want to shine a bright light on SR with posting polls that put it in favor when there's the same amount of negativ polls around.

Actually my example reflect what some people think about the quality of the movie unlike you.

Nothing against you either , but i find it funny too that some people ( and especially on the hype) try to put a negative light on Sr when no there is not the same amount of negative polls about what some people think of the actual quality of the movie (and not box office )

 

[Thunder Emperor]

^ Not exactly a failur, but it was a big dissapointment in all departments not just BO.

BIg is an understatement, huge dissappointment are the right words to use. The movie down rigth didn't do well, and for WB to bank on a soccerse movie to do the job for them is ludicris. YEs the departed is a great flick but the mans movies are not know as big buck office cash king. face it superman returns was just a terrible flick and you shall see how it does when it hits dvds and sell less than BAtman begins. and yes again singer won't direct the sequel.

 

[Venom71]

BIg is an understatement, huge dissappointment are the right words to use. The movie down rigth didn't do well, and for WB to bank on a soccerse movie to do the job for them is ludicris. YEs the departed is a great flick but the mans movies are not know as big buck office cash king. face it superman returns was just a terrible flick and you shall see how it does when it hits dvds and sell less than BAtman begins. and yes again singer won't direct the sequel.

Opinion...not fact

 

[GarudA]

Opinion...not fact

Yes but did he point out it was a fact? One can see it was his opinion, do you need to point out the obvious? Does that make feel superior or make you somehow feel better and wright?

 

[Venom71]

Yes but did he point out it was a fact? One can see it was his opinion, do you need to point out the obvious? Does that make feel superior or make you somehow feel better and wright?

IMO yes I do need to point out the obvious...Does it make me feel superior...no not really. Does it make me feel better...somedays yes somedays no. t:

 

[GarudA]

Try and Change sides sometimes to get double satisfaction

 

[Excel]

lol YES he did say it is as fact

"face it"

thunders always been the ***** of the group. w/e