Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (March 24th, 2016)

[greygoose]

That billion mark looks pretty tough now.

It may come close but it won't pass it.

 

[Khev]

Besides, khev and I don't even care about these box office numbers....

We're so catching the 7:00 BvS and then Wizard of Oz at 10:00.

People who are seeing that pic cold are all "WTF???"

 

[Khev]

Next weekend the movie will drop 125% as WB pays for your ticket.

Yep and Kevin Smith will see it a third time and at that point will declare that BvS has "the most heart in film history."

 

[spindrift]

I do care if it can hit $1 billion- as much as I loved the film I care because it does threaten the entire course for the DC universe films- yes JL is happening but I think if it doesn't reach $1 bilion WB will panic and scrap alot of the DC movies after JL . Maybe a good thing if they fast track Batman solo film but honestly it is a position that may force big changes. I think Zack will be done after JL. $1 billion is the magic mark for a "blockbuster success" in movies these days...

 

[jye4ever]

Kevin Smith with BvS is like me with TFA only my change of heart came without the stress of career suicide via foot in mouth.

 

[IrishJedi]

I do care if it can hit $1 billion- as much as I loved the film I care because it does threaten the entire course for the DC universe films- yes JL is happening but I think if it doesn't reach $1 bilion WB will panic and scrap alot of the DC movies after JL.

That's not true. The only thing that would threaten the post-JL films now is if Suicide Squad and (especially) Wonder Woman tank.

 

[jye4ever]

I do care if it can hit $1 billion- as much as I loved the film I care because it does threaten the entire course for the DC universe films- yes JL is happening but I think if it doesn't reach $1 bilion WB will panic and scrap alot of the DC movies after JL . Maybe a good thing if they fast track Batman solo film but honestly it is a position that may force big changes. I think Zack will be done after JL. $1 billion is the magic mark for a "blockbuster success" in movies these days...

We all witnessed what happened with ASM2 and soon with Xmen v Deadpool.

The 1 billion mark in just box office alone truly has become the line in the sand regarding future talent and budget stability.

If BvS doesn't pass 1 billion at the box office will there be noticeable repercussions to the path that has already been set, we shall see.

 

[Khev]

I do admit that an 81% dropoff rate will make a billion worldwide very unlikely. If WB was Sony they'd probably be thinking reboot (and maybe they are) but at least we're still getting the JL with this current group and we sure as heck better get that solo Affleck Bat film.

 

[IrishJedi]

If/when Affleck wants to make a solo Batman film it'll happen.

 

[Khev]

I honestly don't care if WB cans the upcoming Aquaman and Flash solo films.

 

[spindrift]

I do admit that an 81% dropoff rate will make a billion worldwide very unlikely. If WB was Sony they'd probably be thinking reboot (and maybe they are) but at least we're still getting the JL with this current group and we sure as heck better get that solo Affleck Bat film.

It's a shame but I think a total reboot is likely but how to do that keeping Affleck? It's going to be facinating to see what unfolds in the months ahead if it can't make $1 billion.

 

[IrishJedi]

I honestly don't care if WB cans the upcoming Aquaman and Flash solo films.

It anything, I can see the solo Batman film just get slotted in earlier and push those back (but again, that's all depending on Affleck). Then the other solo films would rest on the success of Justice League.

Also, don't forget Suicide Squad is essentially in the can and Wonder Woman is about to wrap. If both do well and at least one is a big hit it will reinforce the current roadmap.

 

[spindrift]

That's not true. The only thing that would threaten the post-JL films now is if Suicide Squad and (especially) Wonder Woman tank.

I hope that's true. I think we'll see alot of creative talent behind the camera change. If the darn reviews weren't so bad....

 

[IrishJedi]

I hope that's true. I think we'll see alot of creative talent behind the camera change. If the darn reviews weren't sp bad....

Dude, relax. Justice League starts shooting in 8 days. Nothing has changed.

 

[spindrift]

Dude, relax. Justice League starts shooting in 8 days. Nothing has changed.

Oh I didn't mean JL- I meant future films but yeah let's hope JL fairs better critically as much as I hate to say that...

 

[IrishJedi]

If Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman bomb then it will be time for concern.

 

[Khev]

Actually the drop is looking like 68%, not 81%, which isn't unheard of.

Forbes Welcome

MOS dropped off 67% in fact.

 

[jye4ever]

I'm going with Irish on all of this he's making good enough sense for me.

 

[Khev]

11 years ago Batman Begins made $374 million worldwide. Crazy how much expectations have changed.

 

[jye4ever]

Lol so true.

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