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BOX OFFICE: DOCTOR STRANGE Set To Remain At #1 This Weekend; How Close To $1 Billion Will It Ultimately Get? |
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Wednesday, 09 November 2016 14:12 |
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Deadline reports that Doctor Strange looks set to earn between $40 million - $42 million at the North American box office this weekend. That's a drop of only 52% and will ensure that the critically acclaimed Marvel Studios movie remains at #1. That's despite stiff competition from Trolls and new release Arrival, a movie with some serious star power thanks to leads Jeremy Renner and Amy Adams.
Doctor Strange has now passed $100 million domestically in just six days, but don't expect the Scott Derrickson helmed release to end up reaching $1 billion worldwide. The trade adds that despite it performing better than expected overseas, that's a figure it's unlikely to reach, especially with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them right around the corner (that's pretty much a guaranteed hit).
However, it's thought that Doctor Strange will end up finishing its run with $750 million - $850 million. That's an incredible result, and one which guarantees a sequel as it's well beyond Read more: |
