![]() Margot Robbie’s return to the role of the popular anti-heroine is a major plus for fans, while the mature nature of the film is furthering excitement among die-hards hoping for a “true to spirit” iteration of Harley. Our pre-release tracking has consistently modeled an opening weekend between $40 million and $60 million for the Harley Quinn-led spin-off, which marks DC’s second foray into R-rated territory after last year’s Joker. With only one film ( Birds of Prey) on the slate this weekend versus four this time last year, it will likely be another week or so before we see the full advantage kick in over Valentine’s and Presidents Days.ĭC films have had a rocky road until recently, but Birds of Prey follows on the heels of the well-received Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Joker, and Shazam! - four films in the brand that have improved perception and goodwill among fans over the last two and a half years after the missteps of Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, and Justice League. This time of year is known for its dips thanks to the Super Bowl effect, but the industry is hoping 2020’s first high profile comic book film will kick-start the next upswing. Wednesday Report: Thanks to the success of films like Bad Boys for Life and 1917, year-to-date box office remains up over the same point last year with a 7.5 percent improvement through the end of last weekend. Thursday night results will be reported Friday morning, followed by weekend estimates throughout the coming days. It remains entirely possible that walk-up business could help the film still reach higher results this weekend, but as of now, our models are increasingly reliant upon them - which could be a challenging ask for an R-rated franchise film leaning heavily on fans and adults, especially with the dual holiday frame coming up next weekend. and DC consider during a second installment in the franchise. Sequels and comic book movies are not strangers to each other, and there are five good reasons why a Birds of Prey sequel should be greenlit.Thursday Update: Despite increasing optimism among fans and online circles, we’ve updated our final weekend forecast below from $48 million to $42 million for Birds of Prey, and the range to $35 – 50 million (down from $40 – 60 million) in response to stalling social trends and pre-sales activity compared to similar R-rated titles with positive reviews. While we’ll still have to wait for the final box office numbers to come in, it wouldn’t be surprising if Warner Bros. gave Robbie the opportunity to produce and star in a film centered on her iconic character.īirds of Prey was a gamble, one that capitalized on the popularity of Robbie’s Harley Quinn, and it was a gamble that paid off, with director Cathy Yan in charge of a movie that currently sits certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 83%. However, Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn was the one positive fans and detractors of Suicide Squad could agree on. Spoilers ahead.īirds of Prey is a spin-off movie of Suicide Squad, a movie that did well at the box office but was not the critical hit DC and Warner Bros. ![]() should seriously consider greenlighting a sequel, and here are five reasons why. ![]() ![]() Claudette Barius/ & © DC Comics Birds of Prey is becoming a hit amongst fans and critics. Pictures’ “BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN),” a Warner Bros. ![]() (L-r) MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD as Huntress, MARGOT ROBBIE as Harley Quinn, ROSIE PEREZ as Renee Montoya, ELLA JAY BASCO as Cassandra Cain and JURNEE SMOLLETT-BELL as Black Canary in Warner Bros. ![]()
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