07-01-2004, 08:34 PM
Posted 01/07/04
Source Newsarama
While official word wonât come until later today at the earliest, industry estimates are putting Spider-Man 2âs one-day take at near $35 million, putting the film in a dead heat for the highest-grossing Wednesday opening. The film opened at a reported 2,000 theaters for a midnight showing, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which, according to estimates, brought in $5 million alone. Spider-Man 2 opened on a total of 4,152 theaters, second in film history behind Shrek 2, which opened in 4,163 theaters.
As THR reported, a Sony representative said that many of the midnight showings for the film were sold out, and matinee business was extremely strong. The highest-grossing Wednesday opening to date was last yearsâ The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King at $34.5 million. The highest-grossing single-day came from Shrek 2 with $44.8 million on the Saturday of its opening weekend. The original Spider-Man ranked at #2 and #3 in regards to highest daily gross, with a $43.6 million Saturday of its opening weekend, and an opening day take of $39.4 million in 2002.
And, as perhaps a sign of the times, THR reported that a 16-year-old boy was caught at the first showing of the film in a Los Angeles theater trying to record the film with a camcorder. The boy was arrested under a new law in California which prohibits recording of films in commercial theaters.
UPDATE: Press Release
Sony Pictures Entertainment's Spider-Man® 2 established a new industry record for opening day box office receipts with an estimated $40.5 million in ticket sales, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Vice-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group. Spider-Man 2 debuted yesterday in 4,152 theaters.
"We are off to a phenomenal start on what looks to be a magical six days for Spider-Man 2," said Jeff Blake, Vice Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution. "Spider-Man 2 may be the best reviewed film of the year, and now it's clearly being loved by audiences as well. Sam Raimi and the producers and cast have delivered a great film."
The $40.5 million figure shatters the existing opening day record of $39.4 million set by the original Spider-Man, which opened in May, 2002. The film also set a new record for openings on a Wednesday.
Source Newsarama
While official word wonât come until later today at the earliest, industry estimates are putting Spider-Man 2âs one-day take at near $35 million, putting the film in a dead heat for the highest-grossing Wednesday opening. The film opened at a reported 2,000 theaters for a midnight showing, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which, according to estimates, brought in $5 million alone. Spider-Man 2 opened on a total of 4,152 theaters, second in film history behind Shrek 2, which opened in 4,163 theaters.
As THR reported, a Sony representative said that many of the midnight showings for the film were sold out, and matinee business was extremely strong. The highest-grossing Wednesday opening to date was last yearsâ The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King at $34.5 million. The highest-grossing single-day came from Shrek 2 with $44.8 million on the Saturday of its opening weekend. The original Spider-Man ranked at #2 and #3 in regards to highest daily gross, with a $43.6 million Saturday of its opening weekend, and an opening day take of $39.4 million in 2002.
And, as perhaps a sign of the times, THR reported that a 16-year-old boy was caught at the first showing of the film in a Los Angeles theater trying to record the film with a camcorder. The boy was arrested under a new law in California which prohibits recording of films in commercial theaters.
UPDATE: Press Release
Sony Pictures Entertainment's Spider-Man® 2 established a new industry record for opening day box office receipts with an estimated $40.5 million in ticket sales, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Vice-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group. Spider-Man 2 debuted yesterday in 4,152 theaters.
"We are off to a phenomenal start on what looks to be a magical six days for Spider-Man 2," said Jeff Blake, Vice Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution. "Spider-Man 2 may be the best reviewed film of the year, and now it's clearly being loved by audiences as well. Sam Raimi and the producers and cast have delivered a great film."
The $40.5 million figure shatters the existing opening day record of $39.4 million set by the original Spider-Man, which opened in May, 2002. The film also set a new record for openings on a Wednesday.
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