The Hangover Part II opened on Thursday and broke box office records this holiday weekend, including having the biggest opening for an R-rated comedy. Since Thursday, it has earned $118 million domestically and is on track for $135+ million by the end of Memorial Day.
Kung Fu Panda 2 also started on Thursday and opened a little light, considering the 3D ticket sales. It's domestic gross is on par with the original film's release in 2008. The big release for this coming week is X-Men: First Class on Friday, June 3rd.
Weekend Box Office Estimates:
1 The Hangover Part II - $86,480,000
2 Kung Fu Panda 2 - $48,000,000
3 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - $39,321,000
4 Bridesmaids - $16,373,000
5 Thor - $9,365,000
6 Fast Five - $6,618,000
7 Midnight in Paris - $1,919,000
8 Jumping the Broom - $1,900,000
9 Something Borrowed - $1,845,000
10 Rio - $1,780,000
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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