Jatinder: China Avatar 2 update, going to struggle to hit $75 million this weekend, vs lofty expectations of $200 mil Dec 15, 17:35
Now "only" expecting 325 million this weekend overseas, vs his $450 million projection just on Tuesday. {nm} Dec 15, 17:37
There is COVID wave in China; it may be why more Hollywood big films are released in China right now Dec 15, 17:47
are all theaters open in China right now? {nm} Dec 15, 17:56
I think it's about 70-78%? {nm} Dec 15, 18:37
around 73% theaters are open in China right now. {nm} Dec 15, 18:37
The first one did $262m in China over three releases, $200m opening weekend seems aggressive, no? Dec 15, 18:00
China had very few theaters (especially 3D) in 2009. iirc some places were charging $50+ per ticket since demand was so high. Dec 15, 18:32
Who was expecting $200 million for China? {nm} Dec 15, 18:28