11.21.2010

Biggest Harry Potter Weekend Ever

Yes... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 managed to bank about $125 million this opening weekend, making it the biggest debut for a Harry Potter movie. Although $125 million is huge, it's not a record, as it stands behind this year's Iron Man 2 ($128 million) and four other movies, including record holder The Dark Knight ($158 million).

Weekend Estimates:
  1. Harry Potter 7 Part 1: $125.1 million ($125.1 million total) Budget: $250 million
  2. Megamind: $16.2 million ($109.5 million total) Budget: $130 million
  3. Unstoppable: $13.1 million ($42 million total) Budget: $100 million
  4. Due Date: $9.2 million ($72.7 million total) Budget: $65 million
  5. The Next Three Days: $6.8 million ($6.8 million total) Budget: n/a

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Oh, a seventh movie in the little franchise called Harry Potter hits theaters this weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Flop Factor: 0%
Pros: Already has highest record for pre-sales... something like over $25 million already.
Cons: I don't think this will tank.

The Next Three Days
Flop Factor: 60%
Pros: Directed by Paul Haggis, who's film Crash won best picture at the Oscars.
Cons: Harry Potter.

My Predictions:
Harry Potter 7 Part 1: $130 million
Megamind: $17 million
Unstoppable: $13 million
The Next Three Days: $8 million
Due Date: $8 million

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