Higher 2nd weekend drop was expected since it’s a sequel and word of mouth isn’t as good
firedforthatblunder on
Well yeah, what else that’s out right now could’ve possibly taken the number 1 spot?
WrongLander on
Probably inevitable given the more tepid WOM compared to the first. The IP’s strength cushioned the blow but it’s evident by now the quality will indeed have an effect.
crackstuntman24 on
Saw this yesterday. It was fun but not spectacular. Don’t think it’ll leg out as much.
Enjoyed it about as much as the first.
Fun_Condition2377 on
these guys have the second weekend estimate around 69m unlike the 71m number that has been doing the rounds since morning.
Thick_Mountain4412 on
It’s pretty clear the novelty has faded a little since the first, but not like it matters that much since it’ll still do a billion lol
Algae_Mission on
I’m sure the folks in Osaka and North Hollywood are celebrating, but this needs to be a reminder that making good films is a better business strategy than not.
How much would this film be making if it was on the same level of quality as top-tier Pixar or Disney? Or at DreamWorks’s best? I suspect a great Mario film could get closer to Inside Out 2 or Zootopia 2 numbers
Hell, how much more would these Mario movies have made if they were on the level of quality as the Sonic movies.
As long as Nintendo and Illumination and most especially Shigeru Miyamoto treat their films as products first and stories second, Nintendo will find it difficult to break through with anything that isn’t Mario or Pokemon. The Zelda movie needs to be good. Any planned Donkey Kong or Star Fox movies that Illumination makes can’t coast on their connection to the Mario movies.
KingMario05 on
Frontloaded or not, $372 million is more than enough for Uni to be popping the champagne. Everything else is gravy. That said, if they want to avoid these horrendous drops, here’s an idea:
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Higher 2nd weekend drop was expected since it’s a sequel and word of mouth isn’t as good
Well yeah, what else that’s out right now could’ve possibly taken the number 1 spot?
Probably inevitable given the more tepid WOM compared to the first. The IP’s strength cushioned the blow but it’s evident by now the quality will indeed have an effect.
Saw this yesterday. It was fun but not spectacular. Don’t think it’ll leg out as much.
Enjoyed it about as much as the first.
these guys have the second weekend estimate around 69m unlike the 71m number that has been doing the rounds since morning.
It’s pretty clear the novelty has faded a little since the first, but not like it matters that much since it’ll still do a billion lol
I’m sure the folks in Osaka and North Hollywood are celebrating, but this needs to be a reminder that making good films is a better business strategy than not.
How much would this film be making if it was on the same level of quality as top-tier Pixar or Disney? Or at DreamWorks’s best? I suspect a great Mario film could get closer to Inside Out 2 or Zootopia 2 numbers
Hell, how much more would these Mario movies have made if they were on the level of quality as the Sonic movies.
As long as Nintendo and Illumination and most especially Shigeru Miyamoto treat their films as products first and stories second, Nintendo will find it difficult to break through with anything that isn’t Mario or Pokemon. The Zelda movie needs to be good. Any planned Donkey Kong or Star Fox movies that Illumination makes can’t coast on their connection to the Mario movies.
Frontloaded or not, $372 million is more than enough for Uni to be popping the champagne. Everything else is gravy. That said, if they want to avoid these horrendous drops, here’s an idea:
Less references. *Just make a better movie.*