'Spider-Man: No Way Home' blew away box-office estimates this weekend. Here's why it's such a smash hit.
Opening weekend estimates for “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which swung into U.S. theaters on Friday, were a stunning $253 million in ticket sales — far above the $130 million to $200 million range based on ticket presales.
Sony had predicted that the movie would net at least $130 million at 4,325 locations, Deadline reported, after tempering its expectations in light of rising COVID-19 cases and concerns over the omicron variant. But some more optimistic analysts like BoxOffice.com had suggested that the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film could take home closer to $200 million.
It’s the conclusion of a trilogy with pent-up demand. MCU “Spider-Man” fans have been climbing the walls to see what happens to Peter Parker and his super alter-ego since the cliffhanger ending of “Spider-Man: Far From Home” in summer 2019. And this third film is expected to complete a story arc for Holland’s leading man and his best friend Ned and love interest MJ that began with “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in 2017.
Plus it’s a crossover, multiverse event. Remember back in 2019, when it was unclear whether Sony and Disney would be able to reach a deal to keep Spider-Man fighting alongside Disney’s Avengers? Well, the rival studios not only buried the hatchet to keep Holland’s Spidey in the MCU — their deal also opened the door for some actors from Sony’s 2000s-era “Spider-Man” movies directed by Sam Raimi to join the new film. So villains such as the Green Goblin and Dr.
Sony Pictures even tweeted a PSA on Monday warning audiences that, “If you want to be extra safe, stop reading comments, mute keywords, and start staying off social media today!” What’s more, this movie might not just wrap up MCU’s “Spider-Man” trilogy — teasers and trailers suggest this could be a culmination of the past two decades of live-action “Spider-Man” films.
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