Box Office: The Final Halloween?
Filed under: Box Office Predictions
Bringing naughty words to film marquees everywhere, Quentin Tarantino's latest film not only took the lead on its opening weekend but was the only one of last week's four new releases to land in the top five:
1. Inglourious Basterds: $38.5 million
2. District 9: $18.2 million
3. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra: $12.2 million
4. The Time Traveler's Wife: $9.7 million
5. Julie & Julia: $8.8 million
Halloween is coming early this year and to celebrate we've got two films competing to scare the pants off us.
The Final Destination
What's It All About: In this fourth installment of the horror franchise a group of teens cheat death at a racetrack only to find that the grim reaper will track them down eventually.
Why It Might Do Well: Dude, it's in 3D!
Why It Might Not Do Well: The only thing the series ever had going for it was spectacular death scenes. Might this premise be running out of steam?
Number of Theaters: 3,000
Prediction: $26 million
Halloween 2
What's It All About: In this sequel to Rob Zombie's Halloween remake, Michael Myers is not nearly as dead as we were led to believe and he continues his reign of terror.
Why It Might Do Well: Despite grumbling from a lot of horror fans, the previous film took in about $80 million worldwide and had a $26 million opening weekend.
Why It Might Not Do Well: Personally, I was lukewarm on Zombie's Halloween and don't feel it warrants a sequel.
Number of Theaters: 3,000
Prediction: $22 million
So which brand of scares will people be paying to see? I'm thinking the 3D will give The Final Destination an edge, so:
1. The Final Destination
2. Halloween 2
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Shorts was the one that threw most of us off last week, and most of us expected it to do better than sixth place. NP led the pack this week and here's how we all did:
1. NP: 13
2. EnglishGavz: 11
2. lostinafog: 11
2. Gregory Rubinstein: 11
3. VP: 9
3. Alex Focker: 9
3. WJDR: 9
3. Ray: 9
3. greatone: 9
4. Rocket Raccoon: 8
4. Tony le Stephanois: 8
4. Matt: 8
5. CParis: 6
5. TheCritic28: 6
5. Vera: 6
6. zimka: 5
7. viewdrix: 4
Post your predictions for the top five movies in the comments section below before 5:00PM Eastern Time on Friday. One point for every top five movie correctly named, two points for every correct placement, and one extra point for the top movie.
1. Inglourious Basterds: $38.5 million
2. District 9: $18.2 million
3. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra: $12.2 million
4. The Time Traveler's Wife: $9.7 million
5. Julie & Julia: $8.8 million
Halloween is coming early this year and to celebrate we've got two films competing to scare the pants off us.
The Final DestinationWhat's It All About: In this fourth installment of the horror franchise a group of teens cheat death at a racetrack only to find that the grim reaper will track them down eventually.
Why It Might Do Well: Dude, it's in 3D!
Why It Might Not Do Well: The only thing the series ever had going for it was spectacular death scenes. Might this premise be running out of steam?
Number of Theaters: 3,000
Prediction: $26 million
Halloween 2What's It All About: In this sequel to Rob Zombie's Halloween remake, Michael Myers is not nearly as dead as we were led to believe and he continues his reign of terror.
Why It Might Do Well: Despite grumbling from a lot of horror fans, the previous film took in about $80 million worldwide and had a $26 million opening weekend.
Why It Might Not Do Well: Personally, I was lukewarm on Zombie's Halloween and don't feel it warrants a sequel.
Number of Theaters: 3,000
Prediction: $22 million
So which brand of scares will people be paying to see? I'm thinking the 3D will give The Final Destination an edge, so:
1. The Final Destination
2. Halloween 2
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Shorts was the one that threw most of us off last week, and most of us expected it to do better than sixth place. NP led the pack this week and here's how we all did:
1. NP: 13
2. EnglishGavz: 11
2. lostinafog: 11
2. Gregory Rubinstein: 11
3. VP: 9
3. Alex Focker: 9
3. WJDR: 9
3. Ray: 9
3. greatone: 9
4. Rocket Raccoon: 8
4. Tony le Stephanois: 8
4. Matt: 8
5. CParis: 6
5. TheCritic28: 6
5. Vera: 6
6. zimka: 5
7. viewdrix: 4
Post your predictions for the top five movies in the comments section below before 5:00PM Eastern Time on Friday. One point for every top five movie correctly named, two points for every correct placement, and one extra point for the top movie.










Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-26-2009 @ 7:41PM
lostinafog said...
1. Inglourious Bastards
2. Final Destination 4
3. District 9
4. Halloween 2
5. Julie & Julia
Reply
8-26-2009 @ 7:55PM
Drewbacca said...
I have to agree with Matt. I am a fan of Rob Zombie's music, but his movies suck.
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8-27-2009 @ 1:00AM
Gregory Rubinstein said...
1. The Final Destination
2. Inglorious Basterds
3. Halloween 2
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra
Reply
8-26-2009 @ 9:11PM
Jon said...
1. H2
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. The Final Destination
4. District 9
5. GI Joe
Reply
8-26-2009 @ 9:59PM
one8een said...
1. The Final Destination
2. Inglorious Basterds
3. Halloween 2
4. District 9
5. GI Joe
Taking Woodstock will a close 6th, if not 5th
Reply
8-26-2009 @ 11:52PM
ben_wasden` said...
1. Halloween 2
2. The FInal Destination
3. Inglorious Basterds
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe
Reply
8-27-2009 @ 12:20AM
Brandon said...
1. The Final Destination
2. Halloween 2
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Reply
8-27-2009 @ 12:52AM
jim said...
I don't think Final D is planning on scaring anyone.. the original was more of a comedy.
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8-27-2009 @ 1:30AM
WJDR said...
1. Halloween 2
2. Final Destination
3. Inglorious Basterds
4. District 9
5. The Time Travelers Wife
Reply
8-27-2009 @ 10:07AM
NP said...
1. Halloween 2
2. Final Destination
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe
Reply
8-27-2009 @ 5:50PM
greatone said...
1. Final Destination
2. Halloween 2
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. District 9
5. GI Jjoe
Reply
8-27-2009 @ 6:48PM
Master X said...
1. Halloween 2
2. The Final Destination
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Reply
8-27-2009 @ 11:42PM
Ray said...
1. Halloween 2
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. The Final Destination
4. District 9
5. GI Joe
Reply
8-28-2009 @ 5:10AM
Vera said...
The Final Destination
Halloween 2
Inglourious Basterds
District 9
Julie & Julia
Reply
8-28-2009 @ 11:56AM
zimka said...
1. The Final Destination
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Halloween 2
4. District 9
5. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Reply
8-28-2009 @ 2:56PM
VP said...
1. Final Destination
2. Halloween 2
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. District 9
5. GI Jjoe
Reply
8-30-2009 @ 11:09PM
Bludgeoner said...
I wish complete for Halloween 2. F&%# Rob Zombie!
1. The Final Destination
2. District 9
3. Inglorious Basterds
4. Halloween 2
5. GI Joe
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