“Channing Wayans” from HissTank.com has directed me to another LA Times article, this time with some estimated numbers for worldwide box office returns on opening weekend. According to the article, The Rise of COBRA will gross $100 million internationally this weekend, scoring $45 million dollars in international sales.
But where it gets really interesting is with the following quote:
“That’s certainly good enough for Paramount to claim victory, however, and start thinking about the future. The studio’s vice chairman, Rob Moore, confirmed that a sequel will soon go into development. The film’s lead actors are contractually obligated to return for another film, though director Stephen Sommers is not.”
While I certainly applaud Paramount’s optimism, and I hope nobody is jumping the gun, I’m going to wait a bit. Let’s see how Rise of COBRA performs in its critical second weekend against District 9, and then start figuring out chances for a sequel. Good to know it’s already on the radar, though!
Click here for the full story.
It’s the L.A. Times, not exactly known for complete accuracy in their entertainment reporting. But we’ll see how things look tomorrow when the final numbers are in.
Also, I don’t think District 9 will hurt G.I. Joe much. It’s a different kind of movie and looks more drama than action. And Inglorious Bastards won’t hurt G.I. Joe much at all either with its long running time (over 2 1/2 hours last I heard) and R rating. There really isn’t any real direct competition coming out for the next few weeks and G.I. Joe should do well. It won’t win next weekends box office but it’ll be top 3 for sure.
Yes! A Sequel Will be FANTASTIC! (I’m so Happy that I own stock with Hasbro)LOL!
hows about we let the studios make their own, multi-million-dollar-business minds up for themselves. they know what theyre doing .
me? i loved it. saw it twice already. and will be getting my “time off” form ready for the sequel.
hmmm…my “wink, wink” after the word “doing” didnt show up.
check this out:
http://www.boxofficeguru.com/weekend.htm
I think District 9 is going to bomb, so I wouldn’t worry about it. Outside of internet nerds, I’ve heard absolutely zero buzz for it and the commercials aren’t doing it any favors (what few of them there are). Nobody knows that movie is opening next weekend.
I think IG might knock Joe to second, with D9 taking 4th-ish.