The Batman Tops Box Office Expectations With $128M Opening Domestic Weekend
The Batman officially made its long-awaited debut this past weekend, with projections indicating the Warner Bros. film would bring in roughly $115 million by the end of its opening weekend. However, the Caped Crusader had alternative plans, earning $128 million in the domestic box office, the second-biggest debut for a film throughout the pandemic. Spider-Man: No Way Home, which generated $253 million over its premiere weekend, is the only film to post a better opening number.
While Spider-Man sits upon the pandemic throne, The Batman has claimed early rule over 2022 with its debut performance. The $128 million total is the highest opening number to be generated by any 2022 film, beating the year's previous highest earner, which was Tom Holland'sUncharted. The treasure hunting adventure earned $51 million by the end of its weekend and currently sits at $100.2 million after three weeks. The Batman is shaping up to be a significant achievement for Warner Bros. and director Matt Reeves, making the most of the $200 million it cost to produce the film.
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The Batman ended its Friday opening with a $57.1 million total but saw its Saturday performance bring in a slightly lower $43.2 million total. Sunday saw another dip as the film accumulated $28.2 million by the weekend's closure, bringing the official domestic box office total to $128 million. Despite the regression throughout the weekend, the Robert Pattinson-led film performed well and showcased the pulse still present within the movie-going experience. Internationally, The Batman ended the weekend with a $120 million total, bringing its official global number to $248.5 million.
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