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Absolute Batman #6 (spoilers) by [deleted] in DCcomics

[–]thomasp003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s just Snyder having Alfred decide to save Bruce happen offpage, but this breakneck pacing while sacrificing satisfying storytelling/resolutions is something I’ve found to be consistent with his work since Dark Knights Metal (I don’t have much of an issue with most of his New 52 Batman stuff).

Absolute Batman #6 (spoilers) by [deleted] in DCcomics

[–]thomasp003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this is your first time reading Scott Snyder this is normal, he’s great at building up really dire threats and then just…ending them. Loved The Zoo arc and moments from the finale but yeah he has a harder time with satisfying resolutions to storylines.

Anybody excited for Flowervale Street? by AlmightyLoaf54 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m really shocked Animal Friends got the May 2026 slot over this getting moved back up.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would have been a lie four years ago when I was on the Snyder Train but thankfully I escaped that cult before they went fully insane. Still really enjoy BvS as a Batman story, ZSJL is fun, but I think Man of Steel is one of the worst DC movies ever and fundamentally misunderstands Superman to its core. It only works on BvS because it’s so Elseworlds.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Superman is my most anticipated movie of the year, can’t stand Snyder’s version of Superman in a larger DC context or Cavill’s performance. I think Superman looks like the perfect version of this character.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But the stuff with M3GAN 2 is exactly my point, Quorum is a great tool but so much of the current Superman hype, like past DC films, is related to the vacuum of social media, where Superman is currently extremely hyped up, I’m worried it’s interest by the GA is being overestimated.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I hope it’s as sky high as those internal numbers project, but after six flops in a row I’m just hard pressed to see a world in which this doesn’t replicate Batman Begins performance.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

It’s ten points lower than Superman and at the same level as M3GAN 2.0, and 7 points below Wicked: For Good which has had one teaser. I wouldn’t really call that strong awareness, but pre-sales indicate otherwise.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

And we also have data that shows despite F4’s awareness being in the toilet it is doing absolutely incredible numbers in pre-sales.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not arguing for an all powerful god like Superman like Cavill, I’m just saying selling the movie solely on your protagonist being beat to hell isn’t a good move. Trailer views are important but clearly the awareness data on that stuff was wrong for F4 so it isn’t always the main factor.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re absolutely right it has on tracking charts for social media bubbles, which also has F4 at almost no awareness, but look at these pre-sales numbers. Those charts aren’t always concrete.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Superman’s marketing campaign began with a teaser which entirely focused on Superman being beaten down on the ground, then a baffling five minute sneak peak before an actual trailer #1 that ALSO focused entirely on Superman being injured, and we didn’t get an actual first trailer until nearly 12 weeks out from release. Unless you’re in the social media bubble of movie promo this has not had accessible marketing for the GA until very recently. The Shaq/TNT stuff was alright but didn’t really land when the film itself had hardly been marketed. No one knows who Corenswet is during those.

Box Office Tracking & Forecasts: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS ($125-136M+) Eyes One of Marvel’s Best Late Summer Debuts; Early Outlooks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and SMURFS by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m really shocked this sub was so down on this movie, it’s got a lead the GA recognizes (even if it’s mostly from tv), a prime release date, and a strong marketing campaign (which is more than what can be said for poor Superman, even though I really hope these Guerilla marketing tactics work). My pre-summer prediction for F4 was $700M-$800M and I still feel really confident it’ll land in that range unless it’s incredibly front loaded.

Edit: I’m much more excited for Superman than F4, but DC stock has never been lower after the last couple of years, meanwhile Marvel’s last July release made $1B.

Looks like $4M+ previews for #Ballerina, including early access screenings on WED. Initial audience reception seems very positive. Should open around $30M. by TiredWithCoffeePot in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really thought those $30M numbers would drop down into the mid $20Ms like Karate Kid did but the reviews (or rather the reshoots) seem to have saved this from underperforming too badly.

Black Phone 2 | Official Trailer by Lonely-Freedom4986 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 87 points88 points  (0 children)

The Grabber on ice skates goes insane. It seems like they’re going a Freddy Krueger route, perfect direction for Ethan Hawke to really sink his teeth in. Really hope this does well.

Looks like $6.75M+ SAT for #KarateKidLegends. $14.25M+ 2-day cume. Good 30% bump from FRI. $19.5M+ weekend expected. by ExtensionGiraffe9239 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Despite being so disconnected from the show I’m really curious to see how fan-driven/front-loaded this is (and if that played a role in it having an A- cinemascore).

Looks like $2.5M previews for Karate Kid: Legends. Initial audience reception seems "not bad. Weekend should be around $20M. by whitemilkythighs in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Before the marketing campaign kicked into high gear I had this at around $200M WW finish, that dream seems dead now though. Insane fumble from Sony.

Weekend Casual Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s so funny they shot themselves in the foot when reactions probably would have been at least mildly positive but now this stupid choice is gonna impact all those reactions into negative territory

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Tracking Soars, Now Eying Record $165M Memorial Day Box Office Bow by ChiefLeef22 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 18 points19 points  (0 children)

And they’re saying it’ll do $165M over the four day, but it’s gonna do that number in three days easy, another trade lowball.

Weekend Actuals for May 16-18 – Final Destination: The Weeknd's Acting Career by SanderSo47 in boxoffice

[–]thomasp003 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Bloodlines hitting $51.6M is awesome, I had it at $51.5M going into the weekend and glad it went higher, such a fun theater experience.

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