Domestic audiences generally passed on bunch of new flicks as fans seem to be in anticipation mode for Disney's "The Avengers," which debuts Friday in the United States after Launching in 39 other countries a week earlier.
The huge overseas launch will help fan the frenzy already in place for "The Avengers," the superhero mash-up of Marvel Comics idols whose cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Scarlet Johansson, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson.
"You hope that the magnitude of this kind of opening sends a signal that this is for -everyone film, "said Dave Hollis, head of distribution for Disney. "You can't put up these kinds of numbers if it's just for guys or just for the fans. These numbers say that that it is for everyone, 8 to 8o."
The Sony Screen Gems ensemble comedy " Think Like a Man" was No.1 domestically for the second-straight weekend with $18 million.
Four movies were bunched up for the No.2 spot in the $11 million range: Sony's animated comedy "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" with $11.4 million; the Warner Bros, romantic drama "The Lucky Ones" with %11.3 million; Lionsgate's blockbuster "The Hunger Games" with $11.25 million; and Universal's romantic comedy "The Five Year Engagement" with 11.2 million.
Those four flicks were so close that their rankings from Sunday studio estimates could range change once final numbers are released Monday.
along with "Pirates," whose voice cast was led by Hugh Grant, and Five - Year Engagement,"which stars Jason Segel and Emily Blunt, the other newcomers were Jason Statham's action tale "Safe" from Lionsgate at No.6 with $7.7 million and John Cusack's Edgar Allan Poe mystery "The Raven" from Relatively Media at No.7 with $7.3 million.
" I think going to the movies will be the No.1 priority next weekend but clearly was not the No.1 priority this weekend, "said Paul Dergarabedian, analyst for box-office tracker Hollywood.com. "There's so much anticipation for the "The Avengers" that the newcomers kind got lost in the shuffle."
"The Hunger Games" climbed to $372.5 million domestically, putting it less than $10 million behind last year's "Harry Potter" finale, the top-grossing entry of that fantasy franchise.
"Think Like A Man" raised its domestic total $60.9 million, while "The Lucky One" lifted its haul to $39.9 million.
Along with the United States, "The Avengers" has yet to open in other big markets that include japan, China and Russia.
Among the overseas totals for "The Avengers: : $24,7 million in Great Britain; $19.7 million in Australia; $15.9 million in Mexico; $12.9 million in South Korea; and $12.9 million in France.
Directed by Joss Whedon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") , The Avengers" has strong word -of- mouth domestically from fans who were able to see advanced screenings.
Critics also have given the films high marks, and the publicity blast from the overseas revenues could push the movie into record - debut territory. The "Harry Potter" finale now has the top opening weekend domestically with $169.2 million, followed by "The Dark Knight: with $158.4 million and "The Hunger Games" with $152.5 million.
"The Avengers" Photo Scenes
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