Despite it being over two months away, predictions have already begun. Boxoffice.com has predicted the movie to open with $95 million and end with a cumulative of $235 million.
From the Boxoffice.com, here's what they had to say...
Thor: The Dark World
PROS:
- 2011's Thor impressed with its $181 million domestic haul.
- As another post-Avengers standalone sequel, this could experience a noticeable bump in audience from the first Thor.
- The sequel's trailers have frequently drawn positive remarks on Twitter.
- The popularity of Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston has only grown over the last two years.
CONS:
- Since the first Thor already played in 3D, the large 31 percent bump in gross that Iron Man 3 enjoyed from its predecessor isn't as likely to occur here.
- This sequel will face direct competition from the hugely anticipated The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in its third weekend.
- Rumors around the sequel's production have been mixed, largely because of directorial rumors and last-minute reshoots.
If Thor: The Dark World does make $235 million and $400 million in foreign countries, it would be slightly less than 'Man of Steel' which would make it the third highest grossing superhero film of 2013.
Thor: The Dark World stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston.