Apocalypse X-Men: Apocalypse Box Office Prediction Thread - Part 6

[superweirdo87]

The movie made like 15M outside China last weekend, so it would need to drop less than 50% to get that 8M. Seems unlikely.

 

[Kanon]

1. We're still whining about Apocalypse looks? Let it go because even if it was a more comic accurate version, it still wouldn't help the story and the character would still be one dimensional.

True

2. That "prototype Apocalyspe" gif that a certain whiny entitled fan has posted would still not fit in the movie universe, he would look so out of place that it would feel like he came off Batman and Robin.

It would look out of place because it would have been visually challenging and fantastic, as oppose to the "realistic" functional tone we have, and sadly, I think we have plenty of B&R looks, coming, as seen in the uniforms at the end of XMA

3. Yes, Civil War did well, but considering how great the reviews were, you would think it would do a little bit better. I mean, for the "so-called pinnacle of superhero cinema" that was hyped up to the heavens by critics and fans ,you would think that this film should be having the same box office as Furious 7, Jurassic World, or Ultron (in which there were Rumors that Disney called its box office a failure because it didn't pass Avengers 1 and it was highly anticipated as well), especially since they added Black Panther and Spider-Man for the royal rumble. The way things are looking, it might not even pass Iron Man 3 (domestically maybe, don't know about worldwide) which do make me think that what if infinity war won't break Avengers records.

Only 11 movies in all the history of Hollywood have made more than CW (and 3 of them are MCU movies). We should think about that when talking about underperforming.

4. I really wonder how much Fox was expecting to make for Apocalyspe because why haven't anything came out about it. People were quick to spread info about WB's reaction to BVS reception, same with Sony for TASM2.

I think to get a get a press release or something, the movie should have at least a 120M OW, or reach some milestone like 250M or 300M DOM, 400M WW really early, 500 WW in 2 or 3 weeks (to not look ridiculous compared to other CBM)

 

[Sithborg]

It actually seems to be doing that. It did over $5 mill from Fri and Sat.

Apocalypse has held up AMAZINGLY well in the face of the competition. It would've been amazing to see how it would've done without Warcraft.

 

[superweirdo87]

I meant 8M outside of China+ China $ for 28 this week.

 

[TheNewSlayer]

No matter what Fox must be working on the next x-men movie already. I'm sure even before X-Men Apocalypse release they already knew what they were going to do next.

All I want next year is for Fox to release an extended version of X-Men Apocalypse.

I wasn't really expecting one this year for The Martian and Fox surprise me with one.

I'm sure an extended version of X-Men Apocalypse right before the release of Weapon X would get people really hyped. Specially if they had one more hidden scene of Wolverine to show, or even a scene Mr. Sinister to add to the Extended version.

 

[Flint Marko]

3. Yes, Civil War did well, but considering how great the reviews were, you would think it would do a little bit better.

This bears repeating: Only 11 movies, ever, of all time, have grossed more than Civil War, and two of them were MCU films.

 

[Raiden]

This bears repeating: Only 11 movies, ever, of all time, have grossed more than Civil War, and two of them were MCU films.

I think it's three (The Avengers, IM3, AOU). But yes, only 11 movies in the history out-grossed CW. And CW has a 90% RT score. How anyone can call it disappointing is beyond me.

 

[Flint Marko]

I think it's three (The Avengers, IM3, AOU). But yes, only 11 movies in the history out-grossed CW. And CW has a 90% RT score. How anyone can call it disappointing is beyond me.

You are correct, I apologize: only 11 movies ever have grossed more than Civil War, and three of them were MCU films.

 

[harryoscop]

You are correct, I apologize: only 11 movies ever have grossed more than Civil War, and three of them were MCU films.

Your avatar. Just.., Just thank you Marvel.

 

[DavidHaller]

Whatever the final numbers will be, "X-Men: Apocalypse" is still the 2nd most successful X-Men team movie in the last 16 years after "Days of Future Past". This doesn't count at all?

They should tone down the expensive CGI madness and instead concentrate on quality, plot and social commentary again! I actually think that this is X-Men particular niche in the superhero movie world...

I just re-read some old Claremont comics (Brood Saga, Phoenix Saga etc.). It is really crazy to see how much "Guardians of the Galaxy" particular tone resembles these Claremont X-Men comics. But I doubt after "Guardians of the Galaxy" bringing this tone into the X-Men movie universe will be an option. It will feel to similar and people will argue that FOX is copying Marvel...

 

[marvelrobbins]

Whatever the final numbers will be, "X-Men: Apocalypse" is still the 2nd most successful X-Men team movie in the last 16 years after "Days of Future Past". This doesn't count at all?

They should tone down the expensive CGI madness and instead concentrate on quality, plot and social commentary again! I actually think that this is X-Men particular niche in the superhero movie world...

I just re-read some old Claremont comics (Brood Saga, Phoenix Saga etc.). It is really crazy to see how much "Guardians of the Galaxy" particular tone resembles these Claremont X-Men comics. But I doubt after "Guardians of the Galaxy" bringing this tone into the X-Men movie universe will be an option. It will feel to similar and people will argue that FOX is copying Marvel...

I disagree having reread recently claremont's phoenix and brood storylines are far more serious than GOTG.The X-men were outnumbered in phoenix and during brood they were under threats of being turned into members of the brood.after seeing GOTG after taking advice of X-men film fans around here yes it's one of MCU better films.In brood storyline there is scene where wolverine catches nightcrawler praying.

 

[ApophènX]

I just re-read some old Claremont comics (Brood Saga, Phoenix Saga etc.). It is really crazy to see how much "Guardians of the Galaxy" particular tone resembles these Claremont X-Men comics..

It's the goofy tone and psychedelic, they should aim for. GOTG also had the bright idea to insert some poetry with Groot and this gave the film a very special feel. If they ever go to space they really have to catch a special feeling, there as to be something new in it. It is those clever detail that make a movie, in GoTG the tone balances with a real flow of itself. You're juste took in with those character and that was great.

X-Men have to bring elements, built something of it's own and it can, it is special, it has to find a flow of its own. And it already has in XMA and before, even with the bad and the flaws there is still this organic feelings that no iron man or cap movie has. GOTG was closer to that and in space it was the right spot.

 

[superweirdo87]

The estimated global total is now at 510M WW.

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

I just re-read some old Claremont comics (Brood Saga, Phoenix Saga etc.). It is really crazy to see how much "Guardians of the Galaxy" particular tone resembles these Claremont X-Men comics. But I doubt after "Guardians of the Galaxy" bringing this tone into the X-Men movie universe will be an option. It will feel to similar and people will argue that FOX is copying Marvel...

It's the goofy tone and psychedelic, they should aim for. GOTG also had the bright idea to insert some poetry with Groot and this gave the film a very special feel. If they ever go to space they really have to catch a special feeling, there as to be something new in it. It is those clever detail that make a movie, in GoTG the tone balances with a real flow of itself. You're juste took in with those character and that was great.

X-Men have to bring elements, built something of it's own and it can, it is special, it has to find a flow of its own. And it already has in XMA and before, even with the bad and the flaws there is still this organic feelings that no iron man or cap movie has. GOTG was closer to that and in space it was the right spot.

Absolutely. The X-Men are all of these things.

 

[jaymes_e06]

The estimated global total is now at 510M WW.

Source?

 

[jaymes_e06]

I disagree having reread recently claremont's phoenix and brood storylines are far more serious than GOTG.The X-men were outnumbered in phoenix and during brood they were under threats of being turned into members of the brood.after seeing GOTG after taking advice of X-men film fans around here yes it's one of MCU better films.In brood storyline there is scene where wolverine catches nightcrawler praying.

Agreed I have no idea what everyone is agreeing with him about that for or is talking about. I owned the "Brood vs. Kitty" comic and it was a horror scifi not a damn comedy.... and the DPS was a tragedy. One of the leads massacres an entire planet then commits suicide. You really think that's similar in tone to GOTG? Really?

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

I don't believe he used the word comedy.

 

[SomeOldGuy]

Source?

Mojo. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=x-men2016.htm

 

[jaymes_e06]

Mojo. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=x-men2016.htm

Thanks so all the doom and gloom and this film is still preforming better than some were saying (wouldn't break 500ml).

I don't believe he used the word comedy.

That's the tone of GOTG so idk how else you could describe it without that information...

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

I read it as more encompassing then just "comedy", hehe, haha. Just a broader spectrum in general, which is how I feel about Claremont. I wouldn't advocate a straight out comedic X-men film.

 

[jaymes_e06]

I read it as more encompassing then just "comedy", hehe, haha. Just a broader spectrum in general, which is how I feel about Claremont.

The tone is more than just the scope of a film though. It's a sum of all parts. A huge part of "Guardians" tone was the comedy. Not all space operas are made the same. I don't think Star Trek is similar in tone to Star Wars just because their setting.

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

The tone is more than just the scope of a film though. It's a sum of all parts. A huge part of "Guardians" tone was the comedy. Not all space operas are made the same. I don't think Star Trek is similar in tone to Star Wars just because their setting.

I understand, but I was talking about Hallers 'particular tone' comment, not Guardians itself. I don't think he was making a direct parallel to Claremont and GoTG. At least I didn't read it that way. Again, just a broader spectrum across the board, wheras Singer generally sticks to one side of the sandbox.

 

[kguillou]

It seems this may crawl to $550 mill. I'm happy with that, I think thats a good number for an X-Men movie. Yes, its almost $200 mill less than DoFP, but for an X-Men film that was critically divisive and a $178 mill budget, that's a good haul.

 

[SomeOldGuy]

It seems this may crawl to $550 mill. I'm happy with that, I think thats a good number for an X-Men movie. Yes, its almost $200 mill less than DoFP, but for an X-Men film that was critically divisive and a $178 mill budget, that's a good haul.

Yeah, I doubt there are many tears being shed at Fox. And any time an exec might get the sniffles over XMA's BO, all he has to do is think about that other X-Men film from February and it's all rainbows and unicorns again. Speaking of which, Deadpool is having a nice little run in its final territory, Japan, and just hit $780 million WW this weekend. So combined with XMA, the franchise is less than $10 million away from topping $1.3 billion for the year. Not too shabby.

 

[jaymes_e06]

I understand, but I was talking about Hallers 'particular tone' comment, not Guardians itself. I don't think he was making a direct parallel to Claremont and GoTG. At least I didn't read it that way. Again, just a broader spectrum across the board, wheras Singer generally sticks to one side of the sandbox.

That's not what he stated. That's my point everyone was jumping on a bandwagon of him mentioning GOTG as if that's how they want an X-Men film to be. I hope I never see the day where they use that film as the template for a X-Men movie.