BOX OFFICE: Latest Tracking Data Indicates A $65M Opening For GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Guardians of the Galaxy now looks set to open anywhere between $65 - 70 million (perhaps higher) this weekend. The James Gunn helmed movie is also set to have the widest August opening in history as it debuts in over 4000 theaters, while Fandango are reporting huge pre-sale numbers...

By JoshWilding - Jul 30, 2014 10:07 AM EST

Filed Under: Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's confidence in Guardians of the Galaxy became clear when they announced that a sequel will follow in 2017, and the latest box office tracking data indicates that they have every right to feel that way! Disney are now projecting an opening of around $65 million, but other analysts believe that the James Gunn movie will reach upwards of $70 million or more. It doesn't have much in the way of competition, and The Avengers effect should still be felt says Dave Hollis, Walt Disney Studios’ executive vice president of theatrical distribution. "There has been a steadiness and momentum with the brand overall that just crescendoed with ‘The Avengers’ and the impact of that film continues to bleed into other films." Guardians of the Galaxy is set to have the widest August opening ever, debuting in 4,080 theaters, nearly 3,200 of which are in 3D. It's also set to reach over 40 international territories this weekend, including the UK, Russia, Brazil and Mexico. Fandango meanwhile are reporting that the movie is set to become the biggest August pre-seller in their history, and is shaping up to be the hottest selling non-sequel of the year, topping The LEGO Movie. Of those surveyed, 95% are attracted to the film's humour (so don't expect to see that leave the Marvel movies anytime soon), while 85% are excited to see Chris Pratt in a starring role and 80% are interested in seeing additional movies in the franchise.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY looks like it'll take the box office by storm. Can Marvel's might take this past $100M+ in its debut?
— Exhibitor Relations (@ERCboxoffice) July 30, 2014

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Pasto - 7/30/2014, 10:44 AM

Hip-hip-hooray.

Pasto - 7/30/2014, 10:45 AM

Abary - 7/30/2014, 10:47 AM

I expect it to do really well. Promotion is getting very good now.

NeKroziFeRPrime - 7/30/2014, 10:52 AM

can't fricking wait!!

batz11 - 7/30/2014, 10:52 AM

Hope it kicks-ass...can't wait for it...

MercwithMouth - 7/30/2014, 10:53 AM

I would say close to $80.

When does it premiere in China?

yossarian - 7/30/2014, 10:54 AM

YeezusWept - 7/30/2014, 10:54 AM

@Pasto

You're under 18, right?

Pasto - 7/30/2014, 10:55 AM

@StarYeezus
Under 17 actually.

YeezusWept - 7/30/2014, 10:56 AM

"I would say close to $80."

Careful. A fanboy may misinterpret that.

yossarian - 7/30/2014, 10:57 AM

I signed the GF and I up for Couples Yoga. I hope to hell this turns into an orgy.

NeKroziFeRPrime - 7/30/2014, 10:57 AM

it's the golden age of comic book movies and some people still complain by everything..

YeezusWept - 7/30/2014, 10:57 AM

@Pasto

Oh good, I was worried this thread would take a creepy turn...

SuperCat - 7/30/2014, 10:59 AM

What @ merc said. $80 mil.

Pasto - 7/30/2014, 11:01 AM

And I'd like to be under Maisie.

Hey oh!

SuperCat - 7/30/2014, 11:01 AM

Pasto - 7/30/2014, 11:02 AM

@StarYeezus
Yoss is talking about a possible orgy, I'm afraid it already has taken a creepy turn.

kinghulk - 7/30/2014, 11:02 AM

mercwithamouth- 5th of september http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2015381/releaseinfo

Pasto - 7/30/2014, 11:03 AM

@Ezio
I SURE WILL!

tongtong - 7/30/2014, 11:03 AM

I just got back from the GotG midnight premiere. Hahahaha

Pasto - 7/30/2014, 11:03 AM

@Bender
Correction, I like them old.

Reasonnnn - 7/30/2014, 11:05 AM

It's okay cause Pasto is deadpool

Pasto - 7/30/2014, 11:08 AM

I'm old enough where I can find THIS attractive and NOT be a creeper.

yossarian - 7/30/2014, 11:08 AM

Since when is a hot sweaty yoga orgy creepy?

YeezusWept - 7/30/2014, 11:09 AM

@Superhero96

Well technically, you just said it. Lol.

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BOX OFFICE: Latest Tracking Data Indicates A $65M Opening For GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

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