BOX OFFICE: VENOM Devours October Opening Weekend Record Despite Negative Critical Reception
Critics may not have bonded with Venom, but that hasn't stopped audiences turning out in droves to catch Tom Hardy's comic book flick on the big screen this weekend. Get the latest figures after the jump.
Early tracking predicted that Venom would have a strong opening weekend, but when the reviews hit many wondered if the negative reactions would have any impact on the movie's takings.
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Well, they haven't... at least, not yet.
Sony's unofficial Spider-Man spin-off took in over $32 million on Friday, putting it on track to amass a record-smashing $75 - $80 million over the course of its first weekend in theaters.
As impressive as this is, keep in mind that a second week drop-off is always a possibility - especially if bad word-of-mouth plays a factor. That said, fans definitely seem to be enjoying Venom more than the critics did so there's every chance that it'll continue going strong for a while longer.
Tell us, have you been to see Venom? If so, what did you think? You can check out my 3-star review HERE.
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