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Movie: 'Man of Steel' Soars Past $500M at Worldwide Box Office
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'Man of Steel' Soars Past $500M at Worldwide Box Office
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"Man of Steel" Is Powerful at the Box Office, Hitting the Half-Billion Dollar Mark
The Film Has Earned More Than $500 Million Worldwide, With Some Major International Markets Still to Open
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After flying into the record books in its opening, Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' "Man of Steel" continues to soar at the box office. The film crossed the $500 million mark on Saturday, June 29. The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, Dan Fellman, and President of International Distribution, Veronika Kwan Vandenberg.
The film has earned $248.7 million domestically, and $271.7 internationally, for a worldwide total of $520.4, to date. "Man of Steel" opened at the top of the box office in the U.S. and Canada, with the biggest June release ever. The film opened at number one in many international territories, and continues its roll out with record-breaking bows. The film is still to open in Brazil and Japan.
The film continues to set records worldwide in IMAX(R) theatres, where it has earned an estimated $27 million domestically and $18.9 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $45.9 million.
Dan Fellman stated, "This success for 'Man of Steel' is a great 75th birthday present for this iconic character. The film took Superman back to his roots for a new generation of moviegoers, who have once again embraced Krypton and Kansas' favorite son. The film's strong Cinemascore tells us that word of mouth should keep the 'Man of Steel' flying through the summer."
Veronika Kwan Vandenberg said, "We're so excited by the international response to the film and congratulate Zack and everyone involved in the movie on reaching this milestone. We look forward to bringing the film to the rest of the world in the weeks ahead."
Sue Kroll, Warner Bros. Pictures President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, noted, "'Man of Steel' is an extraordinary achievement by wonderful talents on both sides of the camera. Zack Snyder, along with his cast and fellow filmmakers, created a story that has connected with audiences of all ages and in every quadrant of the world. We are so proud of the film, which has brought a new vision of the man and the myth to those just discovering Superman, as well as lifelong fans."
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes "Man of Steel,"TM starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Kal-El under the direction of Zack Snyder.
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Only after three weeks it crossed the $500 million mark and has become the 2nd highest grossing movie the year behind Iron Man 3. This is excellent and WB is obviously very pleased. 
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Too low. 
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More good momentum for the JL movie! 
Announcement(s) are sure to come at Comic Con.
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On its way to making double of Superman Returns WW total.
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Henry and his power!
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Hopefully with that kind of gross they can actually afford to hire competent scenario writers.
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Originally posted by Ties
Hopefully with that kind of gross they can actually afford to hire competent scenario writers.
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Goyer worked the stories for all 3 of the Dark Knight films.
I guess if they want people to stop btching they should get Nolan's brother to help with the script.
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Originally posted by ALA
Goyer worked the stories for all 3 of the Dark Knight films.
I guess if they want people to stop btching they should get Nolan's brother to help with the script.
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I still blame it on Snyder. The amount of action compared to storytelling was just ridiculous.
And I suppose they're all at fault for that ending that shouldn't have happened. 
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If WB were smart (and we know they rarely are), they'd get the Nolan brothers and Paul Dini to write the script, Bruce Timm for concept art, and get Matthew Vaughn to direct.
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Originally posted by Princedele21
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I hope that's sarcasm. Lets compare:
Spider-Man - $821 M
Iron Man - $585 M
Thor- $449 M
Superman Returns - $391 M
Batman Begins - $374 M
Wolverine - $373 M
Captain America - $368 M
The Incredible Hulk - $263
Even though there is slight inflation involved, Man of Steel has put up some huge numbers especially considering the competition and having to walk out of Superman Returns shadow. Also the movie is not nearly done making money it still has many markets to open in and its only been out for 3 weeks.
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Originally posted by BoyOnBoy Wonder
If WB were smart (and we know they rarely are), they'd get the Nolan brothers and Paul Dini to write the script, Bruce Timm for concept art, and get Matthew Vaughn to direct.
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Great Choice. Snyder is really incompetent in any kind of storytelling
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Originally posted by LP54
Only after three weeks it crossed the $500 million mark and has become the 2nd highest grossing movie the year behind Iron Man 3. This is excellent and WB is obviously very pleased.
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Nope, not yet at least.
1. Iron Man 3 - 1.3 Billion
2. Fast and Furious 6 - 668 Million
3. The Croods - 577 Million
4. Man of Steel - 520 Million
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Originally posted by TheGeoKing
Nope, not yet at least.
1. Iron Man 3 - 1.3 Billion
2. Fast and Furious 6 - 668 Million
3. The Croods - 577 Million
4. Man of Steel - 520 Million
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I should have said domestically but WW soon too.
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Well Deserved!
Henry Cavill. 
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No, it's not, actually. This is likely going to be film one of a series franchise. Think "Iron Man" and the subsequent two films that grossed more and more money with each sequel. It's very impressive.
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I should have said domestically but WW soon too.
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Fast & Furious is huge, Man Of Steel will not overtake it.
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Fast & Furious is huge, Man Of Steel will not overtake it.
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No doubt that movie was huge, but Man of Steel is expected to walk away with over $650 million (the minimum) most likely a little over 700 million according to box office analyst this week. If their projections are correct it will overtake Fast & Furious which it already has surpassed domestically.
By the end of 2013 I personally think it will walk away as the 4th biggest movie of the year behind The Hobbit, The Hunger Games, and Iron Man 3.
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Glad its doing so well and despite its faults, as a massive Superman fan i was very pleased. I would really love if Johnathan Nolan came on and helped write the sequel's script. Goyer is a good ideas man but not the best screenwriter. Snyder is a visual mastermind but they really need to make the sequel more intimate and character driven while still having the spectacle of a Superman film. It's all about balance. For example, Superman Returns is decent i guess, but it went too intimate and didn't give audience's the spectacle they expect out of superhero films.
I'm hoping STEEL 2 focus more on Lois and Clark, the world's perception of this alien being, and of course Luthor. Amy is probably my favorite Lois now next to Erica from Smallville. They made Amy's Lois feisty and a bad bitch but also gave her more tender moments where she wasn't so hard-nosed.
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