August 4th.
Based on past experience, the trend of watching summer blockbusters in August can be said to be gradually passing.
However, this year is completely different!
A movie called "Spider-Man" ignited the desire of countless moviegoers to buy tickets and watch!
Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Washington... in the theater market across America, as many as 3,600 cinemas will be screening "Spider-Man" today.
An opening count of 3,600 theaters!
This opening count alone is enough to crush all competition.
20th Century Fox is one of The Big Six of Hollywood, and it's quite powerful. However, when "X-Men" was released not long ago, its opening count was only over 2,800.
"What does this show?"
The head of Cinemark, one of the three major theater chains in America, said during a media interview: "Of course, it's because we're optimistic about the potential of 'Spider-Man'! Of course, some will say we at Cinemark are one of the investors in 'Spider-Man,' which is why we arranged such a high opening count."
"But I'm telling you, you're wrong!"
"From the day I saw the finished cut of 'Spider-Man,' I was full of confidence in its market potential!"
"It's not just us at Cinemark; even Regal Entertainment, AMC, White, and many other theater chains are full of confidence in 'Spider-Man'."
"An opening count of 3,600 theaters—I wouldn't dare say it's first in film history, but it's definitely enough to be in the top ten!"
The theater chains' confidence in "Spider-Man" was no less than that of the production company, Page Pictures, and even exceeded it.
Reporters from media and newspapers were also restless today, keeping a close eye on Spider-Man's box office performance at all times.
Moviegoers and comic fans were also buying tickets and watching the movie at the first opportunity.
Page Pictures.
Kyle personally oversaw the company, and President Mr. Bill went to the front lines of command.
"Get moving, everyone!"
"Today's promotional intensity,"
"Increase it for me, and then increase it again!"
"You're asking about the promotional funds?"
"Heh, Mr. Page is here in person, what do you think? Spend the money for me, spend it hard! I want the news about 'Spider-Man' to be everywhere today!"
Mr. Bill was old but young at heart; even though his body had been a bit tired these past few days, his excited spirit still infected countless employees.
Man, it's Spider-Man!
With a production cost of 150 million USD and a promotional cost of 60 million USD, it could be said to be the movie with the most investment and the highest hopes for Page Pictures since its founding!
No one could afford to be careless!
Kyle's personal presence was proof enough of his attitude.
"In the original timeline, 'spider-man 1' was released in the summer of 2002. At that time, 9/11 had just passed less than a year ago. While all of America was immersed in grief, the appearance of the 'Spider-Man' superhero gave many people hope, which was one of the keys to the box office explosion."
"However, what about now?"
"9/11 didn't happen in 2000!"
Although Kyle was full of confidence in Spider-Man, he was inevitably a bit worried. At the same time, he was full of anticipation.
"Boss, once 'Spider-Man' achieves great success, Page Pictures will surely rise completely." Kevin Feige was extremely excited.
What is the standard configuration for a large film company?
One of the important keys is the ability to successfully produce Class-A, first-line commercial blockbusters with costs exceeding 100 million USD!
Previously, Page Pictures had released several good films and achieved box office results of over 100 million for many movies.
Even Waterworld Animation's "Finding Nemo" swept up over 900 million USD at the global box office.
But what about blockbusters?
The "Spider-Man" movie is Page Pictures' first film with an investment exceeding 100 million, even 200 million USD!
Its importance concerns the fate of Page Pictures!
Kyle was watching "Spider-Man," and many film companies were also watching "Spider-Man."
Its opening weekend three-day box office, how much could it actually be?
50 million USD?
60 million USD?
62 million USD?
Surely it wouldn't exceed 64 million USD?!
You should know, as of August 2000, the North American opening weekend three-day box office record was "Star Wars: Episode I".
The Lucas-produced "Star Wars: Episode I" harvested 64.38 million USD in the North American market in its opening three days, making it the current record holder.
At the same time, movies with an opening weekend box office exceeding 50 million USD are few and far between in the vast Hollywood, with no more than 30 films.
Movies with an opening weekend exceeding 60 million USD are only 4.
["How much can the opening weekend box office of 'Spider-Man' be?"]
—— California Entertainment News.
As the loyal lackeys of Page Pictures, the two media outlets "California Entertainment News" and "Los Angeles Entertainment News" naturally sang praises of "Spider-Man" in their articles.
Their shameless, sycophantic spirit successfully attracted the attention of many citizens and made many people think about buying tickets and watching the movie...
August 4th passed quickly.
"Spider-Man's" first-day box office harvested 33 million USD in one go!
It exploded!
In just one day, it made countless film companies tremble with fear.
New Line Cinema owner Shea: "This first-day box office alone is enough to rank in the top 20 of film history!"
...On August 5th, "Spider-Man" reported 39 million USD!
This day's box office was undoubtedly over 6 million USD higher than the first day's.
Exploded again!
Within the Hollywood industry, every single company was blown out of hiding today.
In just two days, the box office of "Spider-Man" had already exceeded 72 million USD, breaking the previous North American opening weekend three-day record of 64.38 million USD set by "Star Wars: Episode I".
"My goodness~"
"Oh my God! Is there some mistake? It's only been 2 days!"
"In two days, the cumulative box office exceeded 72 million USD. If you add one more day, won't its box office exceed 100 million?!"
Many film companies were stunned!
How could they not be?
The North American opening weekend record of 64.38 million USD set by "Star Wars: Episode I" had already shocked countless film companies. A senior figure once stated: Before 2010, it is impossible for the North American opening weekend box office to exceed 100 million.
But now?
They were slapped in the face!!!
The box office of the "Spider-Man" movie exceeded 72 million USD in just 2 days, scaring many people.
Fans and moviegoers were also shocked!
"100 million in three days!"
"Spider-Man!"
Sure enough... when Monday arrived, the box office results for "Spider-Man's" opening weekend three days came out!
109 million USD!
In the original timeline, "spider-man 1" was released in 2002, and its opening weekend three-day box office exceeded 115 million USD, breaking the record of 97 million USD set by "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" released in 2001.
"It's 6 million USD lower than the original, but so what?"
"This isn't due to 'Spider-Man' itself, but the result of various factors such as 9/11 and the market environment!"
"109 million USD in the opening weekend three days, undisputed number one in film history!"
Kyle clenched his fists tightly, his heart filled with grand ambition.
On this day, many film companies went crazy, and media reporters and film fans went crazy too!