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

[Freddy_Krueger]

I didn't say that you were dumb I just said that you don't know s**t about the boxoffice and you don't, so don't be offended.

Well please go into detail about how I don't know anything about the box office. I'm not saying I'm an expert, no where close. I couldn't tell you what multipilier is or even give a good estimate as to how a film is going to do on an opening weekend. I admit that.

But I know good holds when I see them. And when a film like SR doesn't drop large for three weeks in a row, that it's a damn good hold and shows some good legs. Really, a month ago none of us would have thought SR would be this close to $200 million.

I'm not saying the film is doing spectacular, I'm not saying $200 million gross on a $204 million budget is great. I have enough common sense to tell ya that. But I also know good holds when I see them. And yes, I'm also aware that the studios only get about 55% of theatrical gross, so until SR hits DVD the film has a long way to go to make its money back.

I know you're not meaning to insult my intelligence, but please realize when you say I know "s**t" about the box office that you are indeed doing that (especially when I know the common sense elements of B.O.)

 

[OzzMosiz]

I'm not saying the film is doing spectacular, I'm not saying $200 million gross on a $204 million budget is great. I have enough common sense to tell ya that. But I also know good holds when I see them. And yes, I'm also aware that the studios only get about 55% of theatrical gross, so until SR hits DVD the film has a long way to go to make its money back.

Actually its already made its budget back (not including marketing).

390million / 55% = 214million
PLUS ~22million already paid for 1 channels TV rights.

 

[Pickle-El]

SR Weekend results are in. Boxofficemojo's weekend chart is still to be updated.
Oct 13-15 348 theatres
FRI: 62,284 -24%
SAT:96,431 -28 %
SUN:57,715 -29 %
WKEND:216,430 -27%
CUME 199,732,905

Credit to Rhys over at BTN.

 

[Freddy_Krueger]

SR Weekend results are in. Boxofficemojo's weekend chart is still to be updated.
Oct 13-15 348 theatres
FRI: 62,284 -24%
SAT:96,431 -28 %
SUN:57,715 -29 %
WKEND:216,430 -27%
CUME 199,732,905

Credit to Rhys over at BTN.

Damn good numbers. Definitely a lock for $200 million now.

 

[GreenKToo]

ya its pretty good.here is the updated numbers from bom.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/

 

[GreenKToo]

It will prolly do around 200.5 mill before it ends its run IMO.

 

[Cold2daToucH004]

By the end of this month, it should be at 200.1 or so

 

[FCEEVIPER]

Only $267,095.00 left guys!

 

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

superman..limps on..

 

[TheVileOne]

It's still disappointing but not as embarrassing if it breaks over $200 million.

I will say, I am impressed it is going to get passed that mark after how it started.

 

[ultimatefan]

Only $267,095.00 left guys!

In a couple weeks it should get there.

 

[FCEEVIPER]

It's still disappointing but not as embarrassing if it breaks over $200 million.

I will say, I am impressed it is going to get passed that mark after how it started.

This may very be, the first time I have ever agreed with you vile. t:

 

[TheVileOne]

The problem is, I still don't think this bodes very well for the sequel.

I'm not sure how WB would be willing to spend more on a sequel after Returns performance.

 

[Showtime]

They'll be willing to spend, just not as much. Budget will probably hover around 175million, if that.

 

[Freddy_Krueger]

They'll be willing to spend, just not as much. Budget will probably hover around 175million, if that.

I agree. Besides, Warners knows they have Superman in the public eye now. They're gonna think long term investment with the franchise and go ahead with another flick.

 

[Retroman]

It looks like it will hit 200 million after all.t:

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

It looks like it will hit 200 million after all.t:

Great, i hope it does.

 

[KaptainKrypton]

They'll be willing to spend, just not as much. Budget will probably hover around 175million, if that.

They won't have to spend as much. They can re-use a lot of the same sets, costumes, and designs. They won't have to spend assloads of time doing R & D for suit concepts and flight technology. The film will be easier for them to put together, and the cost will reflect that.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

They won't have to spend as much. They can re-use a lot of the same sets, costumes, and designs. They won't have to spend assloads of time doing R & D for suit concepts and flight technology. The film will be easier for them to put together, and the cost will reflect that.

Thats true, R&D ate up a lot of money i bet, that they wont have to spend this time, or at least not as much.

 

[HUMAN]

If Peter Jackson could make three heavy effects films with just $300 million ($100 mil. for each film), then I know Bryan Singer can pull it off with a smaller budget. Maybe they should get Weta to do their effects next time? Hmm...

 

[GreenKToo]

If the "return to krypton scene" hadnt of been cut it prolly would have looked more like a 200 mill movie...lets just hope singer doesnt get his friends and family to see the next screening first,and he cuts stuff out again because they think its to long.

 

[Showtime]

If I was his friends or family I would have asked for less Lex, no Kitty scene at the hospital, and the elimination of some other pointless scenes.

 

[GreenKToo]

haha...yup.t:

If I was his friends or family I would have asked for less Lex, no Kitty scene at the hospital, and the elimination of some other pointless scenes.

 

[ultimatefan]

The problem is, I still don't think this bodes very well for the sequel.

I'm not sure how WB would be willing to spend more on a sequel after Returns performance.

As long as they make it, I´m good with it.

 

[TheVileOne]

Just saying, they spring for a cheaper director.

Once again, sequels do NOT cost less. Especially a bigger one with MORE action that Singer supposedly has planned.

And if the second one if it does get made does similar business, I don't see the new franchise lasting beyond that.