Live Life Team
Today, it seems like a film has to make all of its money in the first couple weeks of release, because the number of places it can be downloaded online, as well as how quickly it goes to DVD, have taken a toll on the box office numbers. However, there are still some huge opening weekend box office numbers out there. Here are the top ten opening weekend box office grosses of all time.
10. ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’
$102,685,961
Ah, the now classic book and household name, Harry Potter. Kids, parents, teens and more all flocked to the theatre to see this one, because it was based on a famous book that millions have read and loved. Easy marketing.
9. X-Men: The Last Stand
$102,750,665
The comic book film returns and this time it looks even more explosive, eye catching and filled with more cool graphics than before. Every comic book geek, teenager and young man went to see this one, especially with so many sexy characters in tight costumes and things being blown up. Who could resist,
8. Shrek 2
$108,037,878
The first one was great and fun for the whole family, so everyone returned the theatres to see the second one. It was fun, imaginative, had great humour for both the little ones and their parents. It lent itself to such a wide range of possibilities; it made everyone want to share in the movie magic the first weekend of its release.
7. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
$108,435,841
It’s a cult film that spans several generations, so there’s a built in audience, camped out, sometimes for two or three days outside the theatre. All that discomfort just so they can be among the first to see the newest addition to the series and boast about it at home.
6. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
$114,732,820
An electrifying lead character and it’s based on a Disneyland amusement park ride, come on, is that even fair, It was sure to be a hit from conception.
5. Spider-Man
$114,844,116
One of the most beloved comic book heroes came to the big screen for the first time and it was mind blowing. The special effects and stunts had never before been used in a comic book film, so it left fans with their mouths open, drooling for more. A great movie with a terrific advertising campaign.
4. Shrek the Third
$121,629,270
The first two films laid the groundwork for this one and made people want more. It’s that simple.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
$135,634,554
Just like the Shrek films, the first couple did all the hard work and made people become addicted and need their fix. This was their fix.
2. Spider-Man 3
$151,116,516
Again, the third film in a trilogy usually has it easy, because the first two have already proved themselves and make people curious and anxious to see the newest and hopefully best in the series.
1. The Dark Knight
$158,411,483
The dark side of the legendary Batman series. Everyone wanted to see how this, usually borderline, comical series could be flipped upside down and take on a psychological twist. Also, the tragic death of Heath Ledger gave the film an added boost, with people whose odd morbid fascination with the movie had to be fed.
