launched domestically with $20.2 million over the long Labor Day weekend as U.S. cinemas reopened in earnest after being shut for nearly six months due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.Internationally, the espionage epic earned another $78.3 million as it expanded into a raft of additional markets for an early global total of $146.2 million. In China, it grossed $30 million to come in No.
Nolan's film is the first Hollywood tentpole to brave debuting on the big screen in the COVID-19 era. Releasing a big-budget title at the present moment is a huge gamble for Warner Bros., considering's $200 million production budget before marketing. Among other challenges, Los Angeles and New York City — the country's two largest moviegoing markets — are still off-limits.prepared to open in the U.S.
In pre-pandemic times, a domestic start of $20.2 million would have been a major source of anxiety . But considering current circumstances — including limited capacity —was always expected to come in well below Nolan's more recent films. And it certainly scored the top gross domestically of any film that's rolled out since theaters reopened., starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh, received a B CinemaScore.
Nolan, a noted champion of the cinematic experience and theater owners, wanted to provide theater owners with a high-profile title as they reopened.Disney, for example, pulledfrom its theatrical release in the U.S. and select markets, opting instead for a Labor Day premium release on Disney+., however, is still opening on the big screen in some international markets, including China . Over the weekend, Mulan earned a strong $5.
When can we stream it safely at home? I’d be glad to pay theater prices for it
That’s a decent number. But I think they wanted a bit more
I saw it in theaters and loved it. Definetly better on the big screen. It felt good to be back. Theater was mostly empty too.
GraceRandolph
Seeing it in t-minus 59:00 min....