An AP report now online is estimating that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix took in $77.4 million in three-day earnings, putting it at the top of the box office for the week. This additional intake has brought up the full five-day domestic total for the film to over $140 million. As expected, Order of the Phoenix sits a top the US box office, but internationally, the film is also enjoying staggering box office takes, with an estimated $190 million gross since Wednesday in the 44 countries the film was released in. After only five days, the fifth film has grossed over $330 million worldwide.
Dan Fellman, head of distribution for Warner Bros, commented in the article about the decision to have the film open on a Wednesday, rather than the traditional Friday release, as the first four Potter films did. He said:
“We’re in the middle of summer, and we just said why not, because kids are out of school… It certainly turned out to be the right decision.”
“Order of the Phoenix” did more business in five days than each of the first three “Harry Potter” movies did in their first full week, and it nearly matched the $146 million first week total of the fourth film, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” Fellman said.
I’m a bit confused! I thought GOF did about $100 million its first weekend. Guess I got that confused with its first week’s totals. Well, anyway, it did great. Luckily, some so-so reviews didn’t seem to keep people away from the film. Certainly not me! I just finished my third viewing a couple of hours ago! I enjoyed it tremendously. Memorable moments: 1. the kiss, which was a bit more intense and long lasting than I expected!; 2. the twins going out in style!; 3. Sirius punching Lucius Malfoy in the face!(“Wand? I don’t need no steenking wand!”); 4. Umbridge getting carried off by the centaurs; 5. Kingsley: “You might not like Dumbledore but you’ve got to admit…he’s got style!”(this got the biggest laugh from the audience every time I saw it); and many more. A big “way to go, girl!” to Helena Bonham Carter for understanding that Bellatrix has just plain gone nuts while in Azkaban. Her performance was right on! Also, thank you, Imelda, for making me hate your guts! Great job! I was also impressed with Dan’s performance(his best so far). I could go on, but perhaps I should save it for another forum.
So wait… $190 million total from 40+ countries… and $140 million of that came from one country alone? holy smokes… well done OOTP though… this movie had better make a lot of money, we want WB to know that their audience appreciates darker films.
“I’m a bit confused! I thought GOF did about $100 million its first weekend. “
It did. But it opened on a Friday. Order of the Phoenix had most people seeing it on Wednesday, which took away from its weekend. But it’s made more money in its first 5 days than any other HP movie. In its first week (7 days) GoF made only SLIGHTLY more than what OOtP made in 5 days. So by far, Order’s ahead of the rest of the franchise.
Saw my first HP movie in a theater over the weekend. On top of that it was on an IMAX screen. Had a REALLY GOOD time!
Imelda Staunton and Evanna Lynch were simply PERFECT! Gary Oldman and Alan Rickman were GREAT and for the first time, I actually enjoyed Michael Gambon’s performance. Would like to have seen more of Helena Bonham Carter and Emma Thompson.
The “kids” were also very good. Loved Matt Lewis as Neville and I can see the continued improvement in the trio. Dan and Emma were very good, but for me, Rupert particularly stood out. Look forward to seeing even more of Rupert in HBP.
Was disappointed in the ministry fight at the end. It was so much more exciting to read than to watch despite the fact that it was in 3-D.
My favorite scene was Fred and George’s grand exit from Hogwarts. It was GREAT!
unfortunatly i had really high expectations, but it fell below. I was expecting the Ministry of Magic fight to be jawdropping amazing…it wasn’t. It was still good, but I was expecting like Lord of the Rings kinda drawn out battle. lol.
I was hoping the movie would stick a little bit closer to the book though (such as the Cho Chang w/o her friend) all in all a great movie!
I saw the movie yesterday. It is my favorite HP film, based on my favorite HP book. It was AWESOME. I REALLY wanted to smack Dudley in the face at the beginning of the film, he was saying really mean things to Harry. I wanted to get his stupid friends, as well. The performances were great. Imelda, Helena, and Evanna were brilliant. Alan Rickman and Gary Oldman stood out, too. Daniel Radcliffe has definitely improved, and his acting was great. Emma Watson (although I think she’s very hot)is good, but is probably the worst out of the trio. Rupert Grint was really good this time. I’m glad that Ron’s character was done justice this time. No longer is he scared all the time, nor does he make sick-to-my-stomach facial expressions. He really comes off as a loyal, true friend to Harry. I loved the scene with Harry and Seamus in the common room. I loved this part:
Seamus: “Surely you don’t believe the rubbish he’s been saying about You-Know-Who.” (I don’t remember the exact wording)
Ron: “Yeah, I do. Anyone else got a problem with Harry?”
I’m not sure if I included all of the lines that I meant to include, but ah well. I just LOVED that scene, and Rupert Grint was fantastic. That is one of the reasons why Ron is my favorite out of the trio. There were definitely disappointments, but I still think this is the best film. Michael Gambon has improved since GoF (I thought he did good in PoA, though), but he still isn’t the best Dumbledore. He doesn’t have the calmness or the twinkle in his eyes. Come to think of it, his eyes aren’t even blue! Ah well. btw,
I’m also really impressed with Natalia Tena, who played Tonks. She was sexy, feisty, and funny, as well as clumsy. Bonnie Wright was great as Ginny, and is developing perfectly along with the character. Matthew Lewis has always done a really good performance. Same goes for Tom Felton, although he had little to do here. I hope that there is more Remus Lupin in HBP. David Thewlis does a great job, and Remus is my 3rd fav. character. Brendan Gleeson is great as Mad-Eye, as well. Same goes for Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid (who is my favorite character). Thank God David Yates is directing HBP!
"Congratulations, Harry!" she said, beaming at him. "I wonder if you could give me a quick word? How you felt facing that dragon? How you feel [i]now[/i], about the fairness of the scoring?"[br]"Yeah, you can have a word," said Harry savagely. [i]"Good-by
whoa!! sweet!! im seeing it for the third time tomorrow… =]