SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Could Break Domestic Box Office Memorial Day Opening Record

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Could Break Domestic Box Office Memorial Day Opening Record SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Could Break Domestic Box Office Memorial Day Opening Record

Solo: A Star Wars Story is set to blast into theaters this weekend, & the latest box office projections for our return to the galaxy far, far away are very promising indeed. Get the numbers after the jump.

By MarkCassidy - May 22, 2018 04:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Via Deadline
Disney and Lucasfilm's Solo: A Star Wars Story finally hits theaters on May 25, and the iconic space-smuggler's origin tale is expected to have a most impressive opening weekend, both domestically and overseas.


According to the latest box office projections, the Ron Howard-helmed Star Wars flick could well take in between $135 million-$170 million over the four-day memorial Day weekend in The US, while international estimates point to $150M-$170M. On the low end, that’s a very respectable $285M worldwide start - though some analysts predict that figure could climb as high as $340M.

That said, others feel that the film's somewhat mixed critical reception (for a Star Wars movie, at least) may ultimately play a factor and are betting under.

Whatever happens, Solo won't have to worry about a lot of competition as it's the only wide release in the US this weekend. However, Deadpoool 2 is still going strong as it heads into its second week in theaters.

Tell us, will you be heading off to see Solo: A Star Wars Story opening weekend?


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TeddiRxpn01
TeddiRxpn01 - 5/22/2018, 4:23 PM
No please don’t
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/22/2018, 4:25 PM
F*ck yeah, Murica!
EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 5/22/2018, 4:28 PM
Guess I'll just have to google the current record-holder for myself.

Thanks, article.
EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 5/22/2018, 4:31 PM
I'm back.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End holds the record currently at $139.8 million domestically in 2007.
MarvelFan15
MarvelFan15 - 5/22/2018, 4:36 PM
I’m going to see Solo. 3 or 4 times this coming opening weekend.
EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 5/22/2018, 4:39 PM
@MarvelFan15 - Even if you hate it?
Reaper87
Reaper87 - 5/23/2018, 8:55 AM
@MarvelFan15 - lol ok you do that. I’ll wait 2 weeks for a decent copy of it online as word of mouth is saying it’s ok but BORING. Guess we will have to see.
Scarilian
Scarilian - 5/22/2018, 4:43 PM
Currently has a 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, and dropping - and a few of the positive reviews are giving it 2.5/5 or 3.5/5. The 'want to see' has also dropped to 39%

It's prequel levels of score now - below Revenge Of The Sith.
ElCidJedi
ElCidJedi - 5/22/2018, 4:49 PM
So... recently there was an article about episode 9 leaks. That article was deleted. Is that a sign that the leaks were true? Anyone? Anyone?
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 5/22/2018, 6:06 PM
@ElCidJedi - I believe them to be somewhat true. They sound like a lot of jumping off points and things you would see on a Disney storyboard.

I bet the Reylo baby thing is real. Other than that, I can't speak to what else would be true.

It should be noted that the guy who leaked this info also stated that they have re-cast Leia for her 'pivotal' role in Episode IX.
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