Robert Pattinson starred in Batman.
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Warner Bros. The Batman secured $ 21.6 million in previews on Thursday and is on the verge of a $ 100 million north debut.
Matt Reeves’ view of Dark Knight has garnered rave reviews and is one of the most anticipated 2022 editions.
“Thursday’s screenings are often an indicator of what lies ahead for the film’s release over the weekend,” said Paul Dergarabedyan, a senior media analyst at Comscore. “Batman is starting solidly … as sworn fans rushed in on Thursday to be the first to see the film on the big screen.”
Blockbuster comic book movies often see significantly higher ticket sales on Thursday nights, as fans seek to see the film early on its first weekend to avoid spoilers. Spider-Man: No Way Home, a co-production between Disney and Sony, had a similar flare in December, generating $ 50 million in ticket sales on Thursday.
The $ 30 million difference between the two films is probably due to ratings. Marvel’s cinematic universe is known to be a little more suitable for children, even when exploring mature topics. Batman’s DC adaptation is much darker and less suitable for families with younger children.
However, “Batman” is expected to do well over the weekend, as it is a film that is liked by demographic groups from 18 to 35, which visit theaters more often during the pandemic era.
Franchise-based films, especially those about comic book characters, are one of the few that have managed to break through and generate significant box office profits. The film will probably benefit from repeated viewings.
Batman has been a staple at the box office since 1989, when director Tim Burton brought Crusader with a cloak to the big screen. In the last three decades, six actors have taken on the dual role of Bruce Wayne and the masked overseer. These films have generated a total of more than $ 4.5 billion worldwide over the past 33 years.
Dergarabedyan said the first results for “Batman” “should be impressive.”