The movie is opening in a total of 57 markets this weekend; Friday’s take was $33 million, including $6.2 million in the United Kingdom and $3.9 million in Mexico.
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Faced with a world without Superman (as revealed in the film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) and the protection he provides from global threats, government official Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) has a insane backup plan.
“Suicide Squad” had the potential to be as hilariously irreverent as “Deadpool”, a surprise box-office hit about a similarly sociopathic hero. Both females and those younger moviegoers liked the better, giving it an A- and A, respectively. The film is the next step in the DC Comics and Warner Bros. expanded universe and cost around $175 million to produce. Imax locations took in a hearty $2.4 million, or 12 percent.
The film – which needs to earn a reported $800 million to break even – is on course to do just that having made £20.5 million after its first day of release one alone; it’s smashed Guardians of the Galaxy’s record to become the fastest-selling film in August’s history. The answer appears to be yes.
If you’ve seen Suicide Squad, tell us what you thought of Miller’s cameo as the Flash in the comment section below!
There’s Courtney’s theory of it being one of Flag’s (Joel Kinnaman) men. As Comic Book Resources reveals, this can be no less true for Jared Leto’s version of the Joker, though it may be surprising to learn that Jared cites classic rock star David Bowie as a great inspiration for Gotham’s evil jester.
“Suicide Squad’s” Thursday preview release is the 13th largest in history, including the Friday/midnight showings.
Suicide Squad film is based on a group of villains who are recruited to fight with a terrible threat.
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The question from here is whether the film will stay on top, or whether reviews and word-of-mouth will lead to a drop in ticket sales, along the lines of Batman v Superman, which fell by 68.4% in its second weekend.
