Titanic worldwide passed. Avatar domestic passed. We are in the endgame now.
I haven't even seen Avatar since it came out in theaters way back when, and I absolutely loved Endgame... but, I'm really for Avatar holding onto the crown. I don't know why, maybe it's nostalgia for a simpler time, but I'd rather Avatar win.
Yeah it would be almost fitting.
I wouldn't bet on that. I don't think it would manage to top Endgame or Avatar though."Avatar 2 will not pass $2 billion worldwide. Who will make an avatar bet about that?" That'll be a fun avatar bet thread to make in a decade when Avatar 2 comes out.
I wouldn't bet on that. I don't think it would manage to top Endgame or Avatar though.
Market expansion, different exchange rates and the fact it's years out makes me weary of making that call. Way too many variables.
Couldn't even beat Hellboy 2019. Sad. James Cameron more like James Cameflop
I'm not sure if that buildup is a benefit or a hindrance. Two of the three highest grossing films of all time are not sequels. I could see ppl not having seen all the mcu movies passing on endgame because of that. I personally have not seen endgame because I'm waiting to see captain marvel and that's still not out digitally.Just shows how exceptional Avatar was, it did all this without 22 movie build up.
It's not going to be topped in the long-term unless there's a catastrophic drop in the dollar value.
Captain Marvel isn't really necessary for Endgame. Then again, I was perfectly fine with watching Infinity War before Black Panther and didn't feel like I missed much (Black Panther was still great), so maybe I shouldn't be trustedI'm not sure if that buildup is a benefit or a hindrance. Two of the three highest grossing films of all time are not sequels. I could see ppl not having seen all the mcu movies passing on endgame because of that. I personally have not seen endgame because I'm waiting to see captain marvel and that's still not out digitally.
"Avatar 2 will not pass $2 billion worldwide. Who will make an avatar bet about that?" That'll be a fun avatar bet thread to make in a century when Avatar 2 comes out.
I'm not sure if that buildup is a benefit or a hindrance. Two of the three highest grossing films of all time are not sequels. I could see ppl not having seen all the mcu movies passing on endgame because of that. I personally have not seen endgame because I'm waiting to see captain marvel and that's still not out digitally.
Captain Marvel isn't really necessary for Endgame. Then again, I was perfectly fine with watching Infinity War before Black Panther and didn't feel like I missed much (Black Panther was still great), so maybe I shouldn't be trusted
What movie is the first part from?
It's obviously Ferngully.
Avatar 2 will make more money than Endgame. I truly believe it.
Asides from Star wars what sequel with a break as long as Avatar has made billions?
Asides from Star wars what sequel with a break as long as Avatar has made billions?
Pretty sure its that Fan made Uncharted short film
I know I'd probably be fine without seeing captain marvel, but I'd likely not ever see captain marvel if I watched endgame first. Cap'n marvel just doesn't look interesting enough on its own for me.Captain Marvel isn't really necessary for Endgame. Then again, I was perfectly fine with watching Infinity War before Black Panther and didn't feel like I missed much (Black Panther was still great), so maybe I shouldn't be trusted
Like I said look at the top three highest grossing films ever. Two of them are not sequels. So no, it's not a fact that it's a benefit. You're looking at this from your own perspective, someone who has very likely seen every mcu film and saw endgame opening night. What about the countless ppl that have seen one mcu film and have no vested interest in seeing endgame????
It's absolutely a benefit in Endgame's case. How could anyone argue that it was a hindrance? This movie exploded right out on the first weekend, with trailers that showed jackshit about the actual movie mind you, and it's only gotten to where it is due to sheer gravity after that monster opening weekend rather than anything that could be considered good legs at the box office.
The hype for this thing reached an absolute critical mass based mostly (or you could say solely) on the backing of 11 years of the MCU's history, and the entire marketing campaign was based upon the fact that Engame was a conclusion to that. To the point where it broke what people's thought were hard limits on the domestic box office.
For Endgame it's absolutely a fact. It's the reason it has gotten as close to Avatar as it has.Like I said look at the top three highest grossing films ever. Two of them are not sequels. So no, it's not a fact that it's a benefit. You're looking at this from your own perspective, someone who has very likely seen every mcu film and saw endgame opening night. What about the countless ppl that have seen one mcu film and have no vested interest in seeing endgame?
I used my own personal example as to why I have not seen endgame. And I've seen every mcu film except the last two that released, a majority of those in theaters at that.
Yes it did huge numbers out of the gate, driven by ppl like you who have seen every mcu film and needed to see how it ends. Once ppl like you saw it, the numbers dried up. It's not like avatar or titanic that put up big numbers months after release.
I didn't really like Avatar, but I'm really happy that the top grossing movie is a fully original film—not part of a franchise, not an adaption, nothing.
I don't think there's ever been a film in history more opposite to this old-fashioned ideal than Avengers. A franchise with 22 movies thus far and an adaption of material that's spanned every possible medium over the past 80 years? Sweet jesus.
I thought it looked like a video game
Finding Dory, Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World all did really well....Asides from Star wars what sequel with a break as long as Avatar has made billions?
That makes no sense. I don't care for it either, but even Jimbo doesn't have the kind of star power to draw in that kind of money for such a long haul. 3D or not. It resonated enough with people based on the movie itself. It had to. 3D was just a helpful factor.I'd like to see Avatar toppled precisely because in my opinion it is a mediocre film that only drew the crowds it did because of James Cameron's name, and the 3D gimmick. But I totally see your point.
Some record breakers in there too.Finding Dory, Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World all did really well....
That makes no sense. I don't care for it either, but even Jimbo doesn't have the kind of star power to draw in that kind of money for such a long haul. 3D or not. It resonated enough with people based on the movie itself. It had to. 3D was just a helpful factor.
Quick. Explain it holding the highest (2D) home release sales for 5 years, before being slightly edged out by Frozen?You say that, but if that were the case, people would probably remember it a bit better. People turned out to see it because it was a Big Deal cultural event, not because it resonated with them.
Is this your claim to any number one film for it's time then? I can remember bits and pieces of Titanic at this point. That's it. Doesn't mean I'm by any means part of the majority on that. Endgame is a big deal cultural event too. Anything rocketing to, or close to number one is. Doesn't mean it doesn't resonate. People don't go back to see a thing more than once if it doesn't resonate.You say that, but if that were the case, people would probably remember it a bit better. People turned out to see it because it was a Big Deal cultural event, not because it resonated with them.
Tech demo, just like in theaters.Quick. Explain it holding the highest (2D) home release sales for 5 years, before being slightly edged out by Frozen?
Has Cameron ever made a sequel that did less than the prior film?
You are not on the list...Did I make this bet? I can't remember. I remember I've affirmed my opinion that Avatar is a terrible movie that doesn't deserve its title, but not if I also held myself back like in the Detective Pikachu thread.
I don't know the numbers, but I really doubt Piranha 2 made more than Piranha. If 2 even saw a theatrical release, period. Haha