BOX OFFICE: THE EXPENDABLES 2 Takes #1; THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Passes $400M Domestically

BOX OFFICE: THE EXPENDABLES 2 Takes #1; THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Passes $400M Domestically BOX OFFICE: THE EXPENDABLES 2 Takes #1; THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Passes $400M Domestically

As predicted, The Expendables 2 is set to take the #1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, while The Bourne Legacy should hold on to #2 despite new releases like animated feature Paranorman. We also have an update on The Dark knight Rises.

By JoshWilding - Aug 18, 2012 04:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Deadline


Deadline reports that with an 'A-' CinemaScore, The Expendables 2 earned $11.5 million yesterday, putting it on course for a $30 million weekend and the #1 spot. Back in 2010, The Expendables made $34 million during its opening weekend. Despite new releases like Paranorman and Sparkle (Whitney Houston's final film before her death), The Bourne Legacy is set to be pushed down to only #2 after it made $5.4 million yesterday and a predicted $17.2 million for the weekend. Meanwhile, The Dark Knight Rises has now passed the $400 million mark domestically after taking $3.1 million yesterday and around $10.4 million for the weekend (giving it a total of $409.2 million). The past few weeks at the North American box office have been very unpredictable, so we'll be sure to bring you the final figures either tomorrow or Monday. You can read my 4* review of The Expendables 2 by clicking HERE, my 2* review of The Bourne Legacy by clicking HERE and my 5* review of The Dark Knight Rises by clicking HERE.



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spiderclone
spiderclone - 8/18/2012, 4:44 AM
lets make this more.......DRAMATIC
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/18/2012, 4:46 AM
neither,i'm going on the piss.
scarecrow007
scarecrow007 - 8/18/2012, 4:50 AM
The Expendables 2 FTW! Saw it at an early screening. It kicked ass!
tonytony
tonytony - 8/18/2012, 5:04 AM
the expendables 2. It just looks awesome. Stallone, willis and schwarzeneger on the same screen.
props to the dark knight for continuing to kick ass at the box office and repping for CBM's
SandMan101
SandMan101 - 8/18/2012, 5:25 AM
Of course expendables is going to take the #1 spot this weekend! Which is awesome especialy considering the bomb scare attached to the friday screenings!


Chaplin
Chaplin - 8/18/2012, 5:26 AM
IT'S SATURDAY!!! The real numbers aren't in yet.
heisei24
heisei24 - 8/18/2012, 5:32 AM
thewonderer
thewonderer - 8/18/2012, 5:53 AM
Gonna see TDKR for the 4th time, tommorrow

I'll probably catch Paranorman too
beane2099
beane2099 - 8/18/2012, 5:56 AM
Saw it yesterday. Expendables 2 is worth seeing for the Chuck Norris scenes alone. Hilarious.
Kayo
Kayo - 8/18/2012, 6:10 AM
plan on seeing Expendables 2.
Ceejay
Ceejay - 8/18/2012, 6:17 AM
Last week the headline was all about The Bourne Legacy having a poor opening prediction of $45 million.

This week The Expendables 2 has a $30 million prediction but the headline is cool with that, even though its lower than the opening for the original?

I thought reporting was supposed to be impartial to personal opinions? Bourne was up against the final three days of the Olympics for its weekend, what's the Expendables 2's excuse?
datNAMEtho
datNAMEtho - 8/18/2012, 6:18 AM
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES!!!!!!
dollstix
dollstix - 8/18/2012, 6:19 AM
Are they showing the Dredd 3D trailer with it over there???
thewonderer
thewonderer - 8/18/2012, 6:31 AM
BTW, TO ALL AVENGERS FANS LISTEN UP!!!

DVD Copy just leaked online, and I am writing this to say what a tragedy it is such an incredible movie will be pirated a month early...before actual release...
FilmsFan
FilmsFan - 8/18/2012, 6:33 AM
Im going to see TDKR 8th Time!

I've seen EXPENDIBLES-2 & will see it 2 more times!

It's great!
So Bad, yet So much Fun!

I really hope they put ROCK & Vin DIESEL in 3rd, instead of Nick Cage.
breakUbatman
breakUbatman - 8/18/2012, 6:46 AM
thewonderer

I tell you now I'm getting the torrent today and the Blu Ray on the 29th.

It's still going to top the Blu-Ray/DVD charts like TDK in '08
Supershadowbat
Supershadowbat - 8/18/2012, 7:08 AM
I enjoyed Expendables1, will go check out 2 this weekend. love the action.
LAXtremest
LAXtremest - 8/18/2012, 7:13 AM
Saw Expendables 2 last night. Kicked so much ass. I also watched Raid: Redemption. That movie is in a league of its own.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 8/18/2012, 7:19 AM
@breakUbatman

Who mentioned TDK?

Anyway, I'm just saying that this film deserves a dvd purchase for sure, but if you can't wait, I'm not personally condoning it, but go ahead and indulge
TheDetectiveComicRises
TheDetectiveComicRises - 8/18/2012, 7:31 AM
Yea Yea TDRK! Do your thing!
& I'm going to see The Expendables 2 today!
Maximus101
Maximus101 - 8/18/2012, 7:49 AM
Ya expendables was a hilarious movie. TDKR keep doing your thing!
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 8/18/2012, 7:55 AM
It's a big "Meh" for me, so put me down for "none of the above". Not interested in any of the films out right now.
TheBigBoss917
TheBigBoss917 - 8/18/2012, 7:55 AM
willyburz
willyburz - 8/18/2012, 8:03 AM
Expendables 2 is such a fun ass movie. Great stuff, and awesome lines. Just a fun movie with tons of gore and laughs.
Darkhaven
Darkhaven - 8/18/2012, 8:09 AM
@Ceejay - 8/18/2012, 6:17 AM

Movies released after about mid-August traditionally aren't expected to make serious cash or hit blockbuster status until the Thanksgiving / Christmas holidays swing around.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 8/18/2012, 8:14 AM
I'm seeing Rises in IMAX this weekend with my cousin.
SageMode
SageMode - 8/18/2012, 8:14 AM
RANGER

Same here.
angus666
angus666 - 8/18/2012, 8:37 AM
Expendables 2 looks like so much fun. I'm not really interested in the Bourne series at all.
breakUbatman
breakUbatman - 8/18/2012, 8:45 AM
thewonderer

I mentioned TDK because it was so good people bought it in droves just like they'll buy this.
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 8/18/2012, 8:54 AM
@thewonderer You just had to bring up Avengers, didn't you?
SageMode
SageMode - 8/18/2012, 8:59 AM
ROCKERDUDE22

His avatar says it all. Lol
DDD
DDD - 8/18/2012, 9:20 AM
I totally, absolutely, completely, wholeheartedly agree
GRIF@!
GiantNerd
GiantNerd - 8/18/2012, 9:33 AM
Avengers
SageMode
SageMode - 8/18/2012, 9:54 AM
NOLANITE

Too bad that POS has broken 25 BO records, and all around is more critically, financially, and commercially successful than any of your precious Nolan films.

LOL
JokerEl
JokerEl - 8/18/2012, 9:59 AM
I'M SEEING TDKR! WOOHOO!

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