UPDATE: Early Tracking For THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Predicts A $125 Milion Opening

UPDATE: Early Tracking For THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Predicts A $125 Milion Opening

Spider-Man may have last been seen in the underwhelming Spider-Man 3, but that has done little to deter moviegoers from wanting to see Marc Webb's reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man, as early tracking has it set to open at an impressive $125 million.

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By JoshWilding - Jun 21, 2012 07:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: The Hollywood Reporter


According to The Hollywood Reporter, pre-release tracking for The Amazing Spider-Man suggests that it will have a six day opening of $125 million +. This will be one of the best openings of the summer blockbuster season, beaten only by the incredible record set by Marvel's The Avengers ($258 million). Tracking isn't always that reliable, but still shows that there is a lot of interest from males of all ages and a fair bit from females under the age of 25 (more than likely due to the popularity of Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone). In comparison, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man opened to $144 million, Spider-Man 2 to $180 million, and Spider-Man 3 to $176 million. Stay tuned to CBM over the next couple of weeks as I'll be bringing you both my review of The Amazing Spider-Man and an exclusive interview with director Marc Webb.

UPDATE: The Los Angeles Times reports that The Amazing Spider-Man is more likely to hit the $150 million mark during its first six days of release, although Sony Pictures have declined to comment on these claims.





The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr Curt Connors (Ifans), his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.


STARRING:

Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy
Rhys Ifans as Curt Connors/The Lizard
Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben
Sally Fields as Aunt May
Denis Leary as George Stacy

RELEASE DATE: July 3rd, 2012.


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ksommer
ksommer - 6/21/2012, 7:45 AM
It's actually not that high because it's a 6 day estimate. I'd look at that as disappointing.
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 6/21/2012, 7:53 AM
I think this movie will do well in the end. What might turn most people off is that it's starting over.
cashsteele
cashsteele - 6/21/2012, 7:54 AM
It'll be interesting to see since it's being released on a Tuesday how much it really does with word of mouth, it's hard to compare with boxoffice total when the other trilogy were released on Friday...
MB007
MB007 - 6/21/2012, 7:55 AM
Hm.. i don't know, but i am 100% sure it won't beat The Avengers' awesomeness! :-D
CBMJamie
CBMJamie - 6/21/2012, 7:56 AM
For such an early reboot and considering the competition this year in the form of The Avengers in May-June and The Dark Knight Rises in July (only 2 weeks after TASM's release date), this figure if correct or close to the real figure is amazing.
MB007
MB007 - 6/21/2012, 7:56 AM
Still have high hopes for this one though! :-)
JorLBola
JorLBola - 6/21/2012, 7:58 AM
I just want to be good enough to ensure a sequel, the Movie itself!! and the box office $$$
R888
R888 - 6/21/2012, 8:00 AM
Let see spiderman will need to make tons of cash in 2 weeks before the dark knight rises is release afterwards.

If twilight final crap film makes it to the third highest film, this world can kiss my ass
Zarog
Zarog - 6/21/2012, 8:01 AM
Well, we all know how reliable these predictions are. Remember, 2 weeks before the Avengers came out, it wasn't supposed to break $150 million. Then a week before it came out it was only supposed to do $165 (a little less than Harry Potter), then after the opening Friday, they were saying $185 million, then after Saturday it was $200+. I would be shocked if the first 6 days don't net $160 million+.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 6/21/2012, 8:02 AM
Its funny because none of us should want this film to do good... (because in the very rare case it doesn't do good, maybe, just maybe the rights would revert)

But its Spider-Man so it will probably do good.
RaleighAntrobus
RaleighAntrobus - 6/21/2012, 8:03 AM
Early tracking is rarely ever correct. Doubt this hits $125 mil opening weekend but stranger things have happened.
cabbie655
cabbie655 - 6/21/2012, 8:05 AM
It will do well at the box office.
deanwilkins
deanwilkins - 6/21/2012, 8:10 AM
I can't wait to see it!
WolvieCBM
WolvieCBM - 6/21/2012, 8:14 AM
This is good. And it's just a first tracking report. Should do $135M-$140M during that holiday in US.
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 6/21/2012, 8:14 AM
@thewonderer

i love spiderman but dont want this film to do well. id prefer the rights to revert and after a while marvel do spiderman and include him in the MCU
Spidex3000
Spidex3000 - 6/21/2012, 8:17 AM
It's definitely going to do well A. Because it's Spiderman. B. The popularity of the Avengers will definitely help boost sales.
GiantNerd
GiantNerd - 6/21/2012, 8:22 AM
The banner ads are [frick]ing cool guys! *thumbs up* (sarcasm)
GiantNerd
GiantNerd - 6/21/2012, 8:25 AM
Fix that shit, seriously it's a [frick]ing joke.
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 6/21/2012, 8:29 AM
@acidheart

same!! thought i was the only one
Intothepoop
Intothepoop - 6/21/2012, 8:39 AM
ha i thought they were talking 125 opening weekend. jeez
GingerBird
GingerBird - 6/21/2012, 8:40 AM
IS THIS GOOD considering IT OPENS ON A TUESDAY?

OPEN ON A FRIDAY LIKE NORMAL MOVIES!
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 6/21/2012, 8:55 AM
I wish all the rights were back at Marvel but I don't want this movie to flop though.
TayDee
TayDee - 6/21/2012, 8:56 AM
Wow we live in a time VB in where people consider a six day 125 million opening not alot
Carnage302
Carnage302 - 6/21/2012, 9:00 AM
Sony sucks, Redbox it.
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 6/21/2012, 9:00 AM
this will probably be like Batman Begins. the first wont blow anyone away it will just be a good solid movie. then on to the second and third movie... it will become the definitive spider-franchise.
Lizardking310
Lizardking310 - 6/21/2012, 9:05 AM
The extra days are helping it. I wonder what it would be on a normal weekend
ralfinader
ralfinader - 6/21/2012, 9:10 AM
teabag - 6/21/2012, 8:03 AM
Report Comment I have it on good authority from iJacksparrow that this will make 300 mil + opening weekend :)

Dude, you are going to owe me a new keyboard. Be it me spitting out whatever I am drinking when I burst out laughing, or from your booby pics that make me burst out...um, nevermind.
iJackSparrow
iJackSparrow - 6/21/2012, 9:12 AM
THR's Review was just posted. Positive!!!!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/amazing-spider-man-film-review-340662
FilmsFan
FilmsFan - 6/21/2012, 9:18 AM
I don't know that is 125 is impressive or not!
But it's final tally should be over 300-325; otherwise it's wouldn't be considered a success. As previous SpiderMan films have got Incredible success; SM1: 404, SM2: 373, SM3: 336!!

Plus there adjusted & ticket sales would be even bigger & TASM is in 2D & IMAX 3D as well!
350 is a must... Unless not so impressive Word or Mouth brings it down!!

& the reason Avengers tracking couldn't predict 207 million is cuz film opened overseas a week before & positive reviews came in huge numbers; hence 150-160 opening exploded!!
But early reviews of TASM aren't incredible as AVENGERS & it opens same time so tracking is a lot closer & accurate; I feel.

& I don't think TDKR will have any effect on TASM BoxOffice; cuz it will be in theatres for over 2 weeks, & it would've reached aprox 80% of its entire gross in 2 weeks!!

So TDKR can't do much or any damage, neither TASM can to TDKR in BoxOffice!!
TheAmazingAvenger
TheAmazingAvenger - 6/21/2012, 9:26 AM
To everyone who wants this movie to fail so that the rights will revert back to Marvel... Sorry to bust your bubble but...

If this movie fails, we won't be seeing Spidey in the big screen for a very LOOOOONG time. Probably about 10 or 12 years at least. No one will want to see the webslinger again if this movie fails (I'm talking about the general audience).
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 6/21/2012, 9:38 AM
I don't want this movie to fail Becuase I want more Spidey movies to come! If it fails the rights wil revert but they wot make a movie till 15-20 years later! I don't want that it was only 5 years and I was dying to see a spiderman film. Who cares anyways marvel studios movies are always not as good as they could be except the avengers.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 6/21/2012, 9:43 AM
@filmsfan TASM reviews are on par with the avengers reviews. Mostly 4/5 and a couple 3/5 and only 1 2/5 it has the same ratio of positive to negative reviews as the avengers did. Also many of the reviewers did state that TASM is on par with the avengers if not better.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 6/21/2012, 9:44 AM
Also a crossover is likely
iJackSparrow
iJackSparrow - 6/21/2012, 9:51 AM
88% on Rotten Tomatoes!!!!
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