The streak stands at nine, and this weekend I get a freebie. Iron Man 2 will dominate, leaving only the final number up for consideration. Let’s break it down!
#1 movie predicted correctly: 9 Weeks In A Row
It’s going to plummet, and it’s actually in a bit of trouble given the frontloading and the $25m + production budget. A 3D sequel has already been mentioned, but if this weekend doesn’t work out in the film’s favor could this be the end of Haley’s Freddy run?
Prediction: $12.01 million
Finally, after six weekends in a row, it loses its theater count advantage. Paramount did a wonderful job bridging the gap between Iron Man 2 and How to Train Your Dragon. They certainly know their business.
Prediction: $6.97 million
4. Date Night
It might be children’s films from here on out for Mr. Shawn Levy. $110m worldwide cume on $55m production budget isn’t quite getting there.
Prediction: $4.68 million
Of course, Date Night‘s numbers are better than The Back-Up Plan‘s $24m on a $35m production budget.
Prediction: $4.15 million
6. The Losers
We’ve officially reached the ghetto portion of this weekend’s Oracle column.
Prediction: $3.24 million
The budget was $35m. Insert boisterous laughter here. In The Green Mile the two little girls were killed by their love for each other. Furry Vengeance was killed because people seem to hate Brendan Fraser. Or is it vengeful CG animals? Both? Shame.
Prediction: $3.18 million
Looking like a nice financial win for Warner Bros. Who says you can’t cut up a film beyond all recognition in the editing room yet still profit?
Prediction: $3.18 million
9. Babies
Most calls have it making more. But people with babies don’t have time to go to the movies, and it’s only getting like 500 theaters. Not enough.
Prediction: $1.87 million
$11m away from the prior version. Next up: a German language remake!
Prediction: $1.67 million
Here’s your final chance to predict under $160m+. Will you take it? Or sticking with massive success for Mr. Tony Stark’s sequel?
