Predicting the Movie Hits & Bombs of 2022

Preferred Marvel comics in the sixties to D.C. comics. Films - Prefer MCU to D.C… nothings changed. Surprised though, thought D.C. films made $$$$$$ at the boxoffice?

 

Bullet Train wasn’t bad, was expecting it to be better. Still to see Thor : L&T.

 

Hit and miss. It's not consistent, like the 29 Marvel films.

Brand: DC Comics - Box Office Mojo

 

Funny. Looking at the 50 or so films. Don’t really like any of them cept, maybe WW. Some folks must have liked them as they made - load$$$$$$.

 

What do you think of the MCU films of the past couple of years ?

 

If anyone has Hulu, Prey gets the mBen Seal of Approval.

I also recommend watching it with the Comanche dub even though there's only SDH subtitles available.

 

the DC films are far superior as far as being art (much like the comic books--Marvel Comics never produced "true-art" like : Sandman , Watchmen , Swamp Thing , Ronin , and on and on)....interesting fact Marvel Comics always sold better in the "red states" , and DC in the "Blue states" .....even what Kirby produced at DC is "real art", compared to his very good "bread and butter" at Marvel

 

I've been OK with most of them, but Eternals left me cold. Awful and boring, all over the place.

 

The MCU - 29 titles released so far, worldwide box office total $27.335 Billion - Avg/ per title $942.6 million!!!!

Marvel Cinematic Universe Franchise Box Office History - The Numbers

Release Date / Title / Prod.Budget / Opening Weekend Domestic $ / Domestic Total $ / Worldwide Total Box Office $

Nov 7, 2025- Avengers: Secret Wars
Jul 25, 2025- Untitled Marvel Movie
Nov 8, 2024- Fantastic Four
Jul 26, 2024- Thunderbolts
May 3, 2024- Captain America: New World …
Jul 28, 2023- The Marvels
May 5, 2023- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Feb 17, 2023- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quant…

Nov 11, 2022- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Jul 8, 2022- Thor: Love and Thunder $250,000,000 $144,165,107 $325,462,162 $720,283,040
May 6, 2022- Doctor Strange in the Multi… $200,000,000 $187,420,998 $411,331,607 $953,333,002
Dec 17, 2021- Spider-Man: No Way Home $200,000,000 $260,138,569 $804,617,772 $1,886,306,016
Nov 5, 2021- Eternals $200,000,000 $71,297,219 $164,870,264 $402,064,929
Sep 3, 2021- Shang-Chi and the Legend of… $150,000,000 $75,388,688 $224,543,292 $432,243,292
Jul 9, 2021- Black Widow $200,000,000 $80,366,312 $183,651,655 $379,751,655
Jul 2, 2019- Spider-Man: Far From Home $160,000,000 $92,579,212 $390,532,085 $1,132,532,832
Apr 26, 2019- Avengers: Endgame $400,000,000 $357,115,007 $858,373,000 $2,797,800,564
Mar 8, 2019- Captain Marvel $175,000,000 $153,433,423 $426,829,839 $1,129,727,388
Jul 6, 2018- Ant-Man and the Wasp $130,000,000 $75,812,205 $216,648,740 $623,144,660
Apr 27, 2018- Avengers: Infinity War $300,000,000 $257,698,183 $678,815,482 $2,048,359,754
Feb 16, 2018- Black Panther $200,000,000 $202,003,951 $700,059,566 $1,336,494,321
Nov 3, 2017- Thor: Ragnarok $180,000,000 $122,744,989 $315,058,289 $850,482,778
Jul 7, 2017- Spider-Man: Homecoming $175,000,000 $117,027,503 $334,201,140 $878,346,440
May 5, 2017- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 $200,000,000 $146,510,104 $389,813,101 $869,113,101
Nov 4, 2016- Doctor Strange $165,000,000 $85,058,311 $232,641,920 $676,354,481
May 6, 2016- Captain America: Civil War $250,000,000 $179,139,142 $408,084,349 $1,151,918,521
Jul 17, 2015- Ant-Man $130,000,000 $57,225,526 $180,202,163 $518,858,449
May 1, 2015- Avengers: Age of Ultron $365,000,000 $191,271,109 $459,005,868 $1,395,316,979

Aug 1, 2014- Guardians of the Galaxy $170,000,000 $94,320,883 $333,714,112 $770,882,395
Apr 4, 2014- Captain America: The Winter… $170,000,000 $95,023,721 $259,746,958 $714,401,889
Nov 8, 2013- Thor: The Dark World $150,000,000 $85,737,841 $206,362,140 $644,602,516
May 3, 2013- Iron Man 3 $200,000,000 $174,144,585 $408,992,272 $1,215,392,272
May 4, 2012- The Avengers $225,000,000 $207,438,708 $623,357,910 $1,515,100,211
Jul 22, 2011- Captain America: The First … $140,000,000 $65,058,524 $176,654,505 $370,569,776
May 6, 2011- Thor $150,000,000 $65,723,338 $181,030,624 $449,326,618
May 7, 2010- Iron Man 2 $170,000,000 $128,122,480 $312,433,331 $621,156,389
Jun 13, 2008- The Incredible Hulk $137,500,000 $55,414,050 $134,806,913 $265,573,859
May 2, 2008- Iron Man $186,000,000 $102,118,668 $318,604,126 $585,171,547

 

I saw today that Loki is up for a few Emmy awards. I didn't see the series on that list. I wonder, is Loki gonna be the 1st Marvel movie to win an Emmy? Is Tom Hiddleston gonna be the 1st Marvel actor to get a statue?

 

Loki is a TV series, the list is theatrical movies only.

 

Damage control/rehab of Ezra Miller's image has begun.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/ezra-miller-apology-statement-1.6552599


Flash actor Ezra Miller apologizes for past behaviour, begins treatment for 'complex mental health issues'

Actor's personal troubles have been pressing issue for Warner Bros. and DC Films

After a string of arrests and erratic behaviour in states spanning Hawaii to Vermont, The Flash actor Ezra Miller said they have begun treatment for "complex mental health issues."

The 29-year-old Miller, who identifies as non-binary, issued a statement late Monday. On Sept. 26, Miller is due to appear for arraignment in Vermont Superior Court after being cited for felony burglary in Stamford, Vt. Authorities last week said Miller had taken several bottles of alcohol from a residence while the homeowners weren't present.

"Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment," Miller said in the statement.

"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behaviour. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life."

 

Good luck to the guy.

 

Well, admitting you have a problem is the first step.

 

‘Aquaman,’ ‘Shazam’ sequels postponed amid Warner Bros. Discovery slate shuffle

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/24/aqu...amid-warner-bros-discovery-slate-shuffle.html

• “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” which was slated for Dec. 21, has been pushed to March 17, 2023.
• “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which was set to debut on that March date is now arriving on Christmas Day in 2023.
• The release date shifts comes amid a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery. CEO David Zaslav has been ramping up cost-cutting measures in recent weeks, including layoffs and content eliminations from streaming service HBO Max.

The release date shifts comes amid a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery. CEO David Zaslav has been ramping up cost-cutting measures in recent weeks, including layoffs and content eliminations from streaming service HBO Max.

This includes shelving the $90 million “Batgirl” flick that was set to debut on the platform as well as removing nearly 200 “Sesame Street” episodes and dozens of other shows.

It’s likely that the shift of the “Shazam” and “Aquaman” sequels are part of a similar strategy. Marketing theatrical releases is costly, so WarnerBros. Discovery is likely looking to spread out these tentpole releases across two years.

After all, the Dwayne Johnson-led “Black Adam” is set to hit theaters Oct. 21. So instead of having three major DC films released within the span of six months, Warner Bros. Discovery will have five in 14 months. “The Flash” hits theaters June 23, 2023 and “Blue Beetle” arrives August 18, 2023.

Other changes to Warner Bros. Discovery’s release calendar includes dating “House Party” for Dec. 9, 2022, “Evil Dead Rise” for April 21, 2023 and “The Nun 2” for Sept. 8, 2023.

“Salem’s Lot,” which was due out April 21, 2023 is now no longer on the release calendar.

 

You know, the Weinsteins used to pull this **** to maximize revenue and/or bonuses.

 

moving House Party to theatrical
is a gamble

if it is any good, this could pay-off in a huge manner

 

Not interested in these two films. So no loss.
Evil Dead Rise? Yes!

 

Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly delaying certain films to 2023 as they only have enough cash to release 2 major films this year (‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and ‘Black Adam’).

 

Don’t look like winners.
Ya.. never can tell.

 

Not true....Warner Bros. movies released so far in 2022.

List of Warner Bros. films (2020–2029) - Wikipedia

Major releases include
The Batman: $770.8 million worldwide box office
Fantastic Beasts: $405.2 million
Elvis: $272 million
DC League of Super Pets: $135 million
Don't Worry Darling - Sept 23
Black Adam - Oct 21

Shazam: re-scheduled due to Avatar: The Way of Water, Shazam will have much greater access to premium screens in March 2023
Aquaman: needs more time in post production due to backlog in CGI pipeline(s). The movie isn't finished.

 

I'm sorry then.

 

National Cinema Day is Saturday, 9/3! All tickets, including IMAX and Dolby Cinema, are only $3+tax, and our fountain drink and popcorn cameo combo is just $5+tax.

 

I have to say I am a bit intrigued by the trailers for Don't Worry Darling. Any movie that has Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine and Harry Styles in the cast could be interesting. The trailers for the movie remind me a bit of The Stepford Wives, which could be a good thing or a bad thing, Lol. I loved the original movie, but I hated the remake.

 

I guess they also want to consider the Amber Heard situation.