BOX OFFICE: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY And WORLD WAR Z Set To Push MAN OF STEEL To #3

BOX OFFICE: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY And WORLD WAR Z Set To Push MAN OF STEEL To #3

Unfortunately for the Zack Snyder helmed and Christopher Nolan produced Man of Steel, two big new releases - Monsters University and World War Z - will push the Superman reboot down to third position at the North American box office this weekend. Read on for details!

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By JoshWilding - Jun 21, 2013 05:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Deadline


According to matinee trends, Pixar's Monsters University will take the #1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with a predicted haul of between $25 - $28 million for today and a $75 million total. These numbers would in fact make the Monsters Inc prequel Pixar's second highest opening behind only Toy Story 3. Second place meanwhile looks set to go to World War Z. Despite many predicting that it would be a flop for the studio, it now appears as if the PG-13 zombie flick will nab $20 million today and between $50 - $55 million this weekend. This does of course mean that Man of Steel will fall to third place with $17 - $19 million today and a $50 million weekend. However, you may have noticed just how close these figures are to those for World War Z, so there is still a chance that Superman's triumphant return to the big screen will steal second place. As per usual, these are only very rough figures at this point, giving us an idea of how things will play out over the next couple of days. We'll be sure to let you know the official results ASAP!

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Abary
Abary - 6/21/2013, 5:16 PM
WTF, I see Monsters University pushing it down but WWZ? Okay......
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/21/2013, 5:20 PM
how much does man of steel need to make before it gets a sequel? because at the moment its about $150,000,000 short of superman returns total gross & that never got a sequel.
Ocelot
Ocelot - 6/21/2013, 5:20 PM
Not really surprised by this news
Whiteandgold
Whiteandgold - 6/21/2013, 5:23 PM
Thats solid second week box office. And the movie is opening at most europe countries and china. Should cross 300m by the weekend
rocky
rocky - 6/21/2013, 5:27 PM
WWZ really is surprising me especially if it beats MOS
given all those awful reports

It'll be interesting overseas with WWZ opening in a lot of major markets
We'll see if Pitt can beat MOS or the other way around
MrReese
MrReese - 6/21/2013, 5:30 PM
I agree with @ABARy
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/21/2013, 5:31 PM
Damn! Monsters University fever is everywhere.
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/21/2013, 5:34 PM
If you guys can read

'However, you may have noticed just how close these figures are to those for World War Z, so there is still a chance that Superman's triumphant return to the big screen will steal second place.'

Also foreign markets opening this week.

Will prob make 800m World Wide.
MarkV
MarkV - 6/21/2013, 5:41 PM
I was hoping for a two week #1 spot.

Ah well, everyone loves a good zombie film I guess.
AsianVersionOfET
AsianVersionOfET - 6/21/2013, 5:42 PM
I'm seeing Man of Steel again this weekend, can't wait. I will see World War Z sometime in the next week or so, and Monster's University looks like pure donkey shit. Pixar has really gone downhill in the past couple years.
TheAbomination
TheAbomination - 6/21/2013, 5:42 PM
Saw Monsters University today. Really good film. Lots of humor and heart and all that shit that's usually in Pixar movies.
DamienA
DamienA - 6/21/2013, 5:43 PM
RPD- you heard wrong then.

Was to be expected.
Kolossus
Kolossus - 6/21/2013, 5:45 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! SUCK IT DC FAGZ!!!!!
MrReese
MrReese - 6/21/2013, 5:46 PM
@RPD how about u watch it urself & make ur own assumption ;)
AgentZero
AgentZero - 6/21/2013, 5:47 PM
@ RPD Nope that's not true at all

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DamienA
DamienA - 6/21/2013, 5:47 PM
Kolossus- I see your not comfortable with your sexuality. It's OK man there's' help for you out there.
CrimsonFlash
CrimsonFlash - 6/21/2013, 5:48 PM
not gonna have as many repeat viewers cause the weak story
m0th3r
m0th3r - 6/21/2013, 5:50 PM
I 100% called this one. Disney(Marvel) placing other properties in release market to damage the competition.

BTW...Monsters U was highly enjoyable so it will get excellent word of mouth over the weekend. The theater was PACKED with Moms + 3...
SageMode
SageMode - 6/21/2013, 5:50 PM
RPD

for the most part, it does
SAZMD
SAZMD - 6/21/2013, 5:50 PM
Seen MOS 3 times so far, so I've done my part.
Wingding
Wingding - 6/21/2013, 5:51 PM
Let's all make sure we see man of steel this week. Screw these other movies. Haha.
kazumama
kazumama - 6/21/2013, 5:51 PM
For those haven't seen wwz maybe got a bit confuse why it gonna beat mos...I already seen it and find out the story are much smoother and better
Then mos, and the actoon more realistic and thrilling...if not believe u all can watch it on theatre and will mot regret! Mos 7 per 10 and wwz 8.5 per 10
agentofchaos
agentofchaos - 6/21/2013, 5:51 PM
come on @ kolossus.... i'm for all the comic book universeseseseses.. been drinking... lol.. I honestly love them all.. i'm all for sci-fi... the less realistic the better:P
TheExile117
TheExile117 - 6/21/2013, 5:53 PM
@RPD

Somebody done told you wrong
agentofchaos
agentofchaos - 6/21/2013, 5:55 PM
and your welcome.. @ thunderking..lol just doin my part.. :)
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/21/2013, 6:02 PM
@MARVELPSYCHO79 I'm surprised so many people still remember Monsters Inc.
gambgel
gambgel - 6/21/2013, 6:04 PM
fingers crossed MOS only moves to #2

We need big final numbers. I know its already a hit, but the bigger the better! :D
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/21/2013, 6:06 PM
@ houseofextremesexiness

since the u.s release only 24 countries got their release not 50.

-china

19th june

-belgium
-france
-iceland
-switzerland

20th june

-croatia
-czech republic
-germany
-greece
-hungary
-holland
-israel
-russia
-serbia & montenegro
-slovenia
-ukraine

21st june

-austria
-cyprus
-norway
-poland
-spain
-turkey

22nd june

-italy
marvel54
marvel54 - 6/21/2013, 6:06 PM
i just saw World War Z lets just say it sucks it was really boring
Rock317
Rock317 - 6/21/2013, 6:06 PM
Man of Steel will probably end up being a redbox for me. Hope to go Monsters though!
AsianVersionOfET
AsianVersionOfET - 6/21/2013, 6:09 PM
Monster's Inc. was a fantastic movie and will be remembered for years to come. Monster's University will be remembered for a couple of months. Now, have I seen it? No. But can I have an opinion of it before it comes out? Yes. And my opinion of it is one of shit, shit, and more shit. The [frick] are you doing Pixar?
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