Marvel's The Avengers shatters box office records with $207.4 million
"Marvel's The Avengers is something we've been carefully building toward since we began production on the first Iron Man film, and it is quite rewarding for all of us that The Avengers is appealing around the globe to both passionate fans and general audiences alike. It is a testament to all involved with this film that audiences across the board are embracing the film in this record-setting way," said Marvel's The Avengers producer Kevin Feige.
"Joss Whedon, Kevin Feige and the whole Marvel team have done something really incredible with The Avengers," said Dave Hollis, Executive Vice President, Theatrical Exhibition Sales and Distribution, The Walt Disney Studios. "From the super-talented cast to the spectacular visual effects, it's a grand slam, and we're proud to be a part of this history-making film."
"Joss Whedon, Kevin Feige and the whole Marvel team have done something really incredible with The Avengers," said Dave Hollis, Executive Vice President, Theatrical Exhibition Sales and Distribution, The Walt Disney Studios. "From the super-talented cast to the spectacular visual effects, it's a grand slam, and we're proud to be a part of this history-making film."
In just three days, Marvel's The Avengers is the fastest movie to reach $200 million domestically. The domestic debut kicked off Friday, May 4, and marks the second-highest single-day take of all time at $80.8 million, followed by record-breaking days on Saturday ($69.5 million) and Sunday ($57 million). Moviegoers gave Marvel's The Avengers a rare and perfect A+ CinemaScore.
Marvel's The Avengers began opening internationally April 25 and has set records as the biggest opening weekend of all time in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Central America, Peru, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, and United Arab Emirates. It opened in Russia May 3 with $17.9 million to make it the biggest Marvel opening weekend ever. It debuted in China on May 5 with $18 million over two days. Marvel's The Avengers has now opened in all major markets except Israel (May 10), Poland (May 11), and Japan (August 17).
The film's successful debut comes a month after Marvel and Disney announced that a sequel to 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger will be released April 4, 2014. A sequel to last summer's Thor is scheduled for release November 15, 2013, and the third installment of the hit Iron Man series, which has earned over $1.2 billion worldwide, will arrive in theaters May 3, 2013.
Marvel's The Avengers is the first Marvel Studios film to be marketed and distributed by The Walt Disney Studios.
Marvel's The Avengers was released May 4th, 2012 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg. The film is directed by Joss Whedon.
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Sean
@bud2fresh Haha, I got a good laugh out of that :P .
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Youngrizo
I love this thread
1 year agoby @youngrizoFlag
CUPID
@bud2fresh Lol...
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
bud2fresh
I've waited awhile to say this .......CHOKE ON THAT DICK KNIGHT AND HARRY TWATTER FANS DADDYS HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ........sorry it's been building for a long time :)
1 year agoby @bud2freshFlag
Bill Louis
NICE!!!!!
1 year agoby @Bill-LouisFlag
Superman81
@addictionnonfatel TDKR wont be able to match Avengers numbers because it doesnt have the 3D factor. 52% of the Avengers take was from 3D. I think TDKR will beat Harry's 169m take. TDKR will have repeat audience and might even shatter the midnight record which will be awesome. 3D movies have skewed what non 3D movies can do. Its safe to say that Avengers would not have come close to 207m without the help of 3D. In my opinion unless its IMAX 3D it really isnt worth going to see. I saw Avengers in Real D 3D and it looked way to dark and hard to see at times. I will be waiting for Blu Ray because it will look awesome in 1080p
1 year agoby @superman81Flag
bipolarmassive
I watched The Avengers the other night, and I must say, it is as advertised, everything and more! I cannot wait to see it again later this summer - Sandhills Drive In. Hulk Smash!!! The Hulk really steals the show, and if you're not a fan of his, I promise....You Will Be!!! Best version of him yet, and that includes his alter ego Bruce Banner played by Mark Ruffalo. Mark is the perfect Bruce Banner, he did a 'bang' up job with the iconic character; pun intended. The ensemble cast of characters played off each other perfectly, and the comedic timing was flawless! There is more action sequences in The Avengers then in any previous Superhero Movie I have ever seen! So anyone who's planning on seeing the movie, buckle your seat-belts tight and enjoy the ride! This one, was lots of fun!!! The perfect way to kick off this summer's Blockbuster Season! And it's just getting started! This summers other flicks The Amazing Spider-Man & The Dark Knight Rises definitely got their work cut out for them! I give The Avengers 4 out of 4 stars....Later!
1 year agoby @addictionnonfatelFlag
Sherlock
@c-a-r-t-m-a-n "WETAs is credited for HULK - ILM and Evil Eye Pictures for CG effects and environment work,........."
Is that a joke? It's ILM who did The Hulk! And ILM did the final battle, half of the shots with Iron Man (the final battle) and the model of the helicarrier. WETA did the other half of the shots with Iron Man.
1 year agoby @SherlockFlag
Junior Roberts
I predicted this months ago on Movieweb.com and I'll say it again... "The Avengers" will be the highest grossing film this Summer!!! And that's a fact.
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Corey W.
woot woot!
1 year agoby @coreyFlag
Superman81
@kingbrady LOL people on America had it downloaded last week as well. I hate when movies open overseas first just for that reason
1 year agoby @superman81Flag
Cartman
@thedude1 - so why do you keep coming then if you are a guy who doznt want to fight?! why cant you be wise?! its just you are in the same level as mine, so stop acting like a pimp and move on dude man
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
TheDude1
@c-a-r-t-m-a-n Lord McLovin of MovieWeb and SuperMan81 both said yesterday that you just want to start fights on here. I proved my point. I was correct and about you being nothing more than a troll and we are done talking. Good day.
1 year agoby @thedude1Flag
kingbrady
why does Japan have to wait until August? Those Japs are gonna download next week so whats the point of a late release
1 year agoby @kingbradyFlag
Cartman
@thedude1 - everyone knows?! OMG thats awesome, now whoz that everybody? just you?? again ur trolling here dude, I never said anything abt awfulness,.. all i was saying is you wer not prepared to accept the prediction... anyways no time for trolls happy talking dudeman
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
Joshua Hollaway
dahell am I reading?
1 year agoby @Joshua-HollawayFlag
TheDude1
@c-a-r-t-m-a-n Everyone knows you are only here to start fights. All I said was that we need to wait for the final numbers to be released to see if it indeed did make 200 million. The final numbers came out and they were over 200 million. Never once did I ever say it would not nor did I ever say the movie was awful.
1 year agoby @thedude1Flag
Cartman
@thedude1 - HAHAHAHAHA whats der to laugh? laughing at yourself for being a fool?! why do you even have to post the results when we wer all accepting it already before its out?! it was well expected and you wer in dilemma to accept the fact,. finally after seeing the result you changed the sides?! cheap!! and you have to get out of here, who was posting dumb comments without knowing the predictions?! you are a troll here!!
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
Sean
@Dragon1991 lol :P
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Sean
@moviemaniac66 Yes, it certainly is.
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
TheDude1
@c-a-r-t-m-a-n HAHAHA!! I posted the final weekend numbers when they were first released!! You are a troll get out of here.
1 year agoby @thedude1Flag
Cartman
@thedude1 - official weekend results are here!! so what are you going to say now?! I know you cant say -N O T H I N G-...
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
Cartman
@daveactor7@mikehd - WETAs is credited for HULK - ILM and Evil Eye Pictures for CG effects and environment work,.........
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
Daveactor7
@mikehd ummmmm if you waited for the second after the credits scene, it clearly says in the credits that both ILM and Weta worked on the film, along with Digital Domain
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
mikehd
yeah baby great job i happy ILM got to do the special effects instesd of weta
1 year agoby @mikehdFlag
MovieManiac
Good, the movie deserved it. The movie was freaking beautiful.
1 year agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
moviegeek
*growls* Seeing this tomorrow finally.
1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag
Dragon1991
Problem Potter?
1 year agoby @Dragon1991Flag
CUPID
@Joshua-Hollaway Well it took avatar 19 days to make $1bil, so it could.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
Joshua Hollaway
@cupid Wouldn't that make it the fastest grossing movie ever?
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