Wonder Woman 1984 has passed a major milestone at the box office, despite the current less-than-ideal circumstances presented by the theatrical market. The sequel to DC, directed by Patty Jenkins, has grossed more than $ 100 million worldwide since its initial release. The film opened in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day and also hit HBO Max in the US.
Many cinemas around the world are currently closed for health and safety reasons. In the US, Wonder Woman 1984 was released on only 40 percent of the total screens available due to closures. Despite that, the film made more than $ 16 million in its opening weekend, the best debut since theaters originally closed in March of last year. Similarly, it has found relatively green pastures abroad, with the study announcing that it officially crossed the $ 100 million thresholds. Jeff Goldstein, president of national distribution for Warner Bros., and Andrew Cripps, president of international distribution, said this in a joint statement.
“Congratulations to Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, Chuck Roven, and the entire cast and crew that made ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ allowing movie fans and lovers to return to the exciting experience of being in the movies. Audiences around the world where the markets are open have been showing up to watch the next chapter in Diana Prince’s action-packed story. “
There’s a lot to consider when considering these box office numbers. For one thing, subscriptions to HBO Max increased significantly after the film’s release. This means that quite a few people chose to watch the return of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman from the comfort of their home. Considering that the first movie made over $ 100 million in its opening weekend domestically, there is a huge gap that won’t be filled when all is said and done. But under the current circumstances, WarnerMedia didn’t expect Wonder Woman 1984 to make that kind of money. Ultimately, it was a broadcast work. So the fact that it’s still running at the box office is a relative win.
Budget is also a factor here, which is said to be in the $ 200 million range. Even considering HBO Max’s rally, the movie is still a long way from being profitable. Plus, Wonder Woman 1984 dropped more than 90 percent weekly in China, where it has made more than $ 24 million in total so far. If that dropout rate continues in other countries, the film will have very short stretches. Regardless, Warner Bros. has already greenlit Wonder Woman 3, with the return of Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot.
A problem, in addition to the current state of movie theaters, is critical reception. Wonder Woman 1984 now ranks as the lowest-rated DCEU movie on IMDB and has a not-so-good approval rating of 61 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, when it comes to the theatrical market, a movie making $ 100 million right now can be seen as a good sign. It could also be encouraging for WarnerMedia, as the studio intends to release its entire list of 2021 movies both in theaters and on HBO Max on the same day in the US This news comes to us via Deadline.
