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I've heard rumors this will open around 60M domestically, but what about the global OW? So far this year, Captain Marvel aside, not many movies managed to get the audience interest both domestically and worldwide. Us is a hit sure, but it earned mere 46M outside the States. Dumbo isn't doing that great either, not that it was expected to (Disney probably has non-theatrical reasons for making so many live-action remakes). Hellboy seems like a cool movie but being rated R it will be lucky if it gets to 300M worldwide. Judging by the early reviews for Shazam it seems it's a fun movie, perhaps a bit too kid-friendly but still an enjoyable experience.

What's wrong with the international audience, it can't be they are saving their money for Endgame, can it?

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I think it will be higher than that, maybe 70+ mil domestic.

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What does "OW" mean?

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Opening Weekend.

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Its not look great for Shazam

Its heading for a 48 to 53 Million OW domestically

and about a 140 to 150 Million Global Opening...

with numbers like these...Its probably looking at a total about 425 to 500 Million WW.

Now the good news is, The movie has a small budget around 80 to 90 Million...

so Shazam Will be somewhat Profitable.

But The bad news is, This cant not be the result WB was hoping for and certainly doesnt suggest much goodwill was gained from Aquaman.

It doesnt Look Like Shazam is even going to be able to match AM1's box office numbers...This is key because Lets face it, AM1 is Marvels LEAST successful franchise and character...Its not a good look that DC couldnt even match Marvels Least Successful Movie With a More Popular and Well Known character.

Looking at the numbers, Shazam could net DC/WB a profit around 80 Million if It Makes 450 Million...

That profit along with the good reviews, IMO would be enough to warrant a sequel.

So While This certainty isnt the result WB was hoping for...Shazam IMO Will ultimately be a decent little hit and get a sequel...

WBs probably not upset or angry, They are probably content, just a little disappointed, With the reviews this movie had and with Success Marvel Studios Has Debuting First time characters like GOTG,Ant-Man,Doctor Strange,Captain Marvel and Black Panther, I"m sure they were hoping this would take off a little more..


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Word of mouth could help it do better in weeks to come. It's a shame that the weaker films of the DCEU MoS and BVS got the huge numbers, but this couldn't. Ant-Man, as weak as it is, did very well and its sequel did even better for the simple fact that Marvel has a stellar rep.

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