Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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DC's Most Prestigious Project Is In The Early Development Along With Many Others
1331 days ago
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DC's Most Prestigious Project Is In The Early Development Along With Many Others

Los Angeles, October 17 - Warner Bros. hasn't been able to align its DC projects and give them better treatment despite endless possibilities. One of the popular DC characters who have a huge influence on the audiences, Superman hasn't been able to find a place in the DC universe for more than 5 years. ## The popular superhero role, played by Henry Cavill, was last seen in "Justice League" (not counting Zack Snyder's Justice League) but since then, the studio couldn't find ways to bring back the character despite the rumors. ## It is said that Warner Bros. executive, Walter Hamada was against the idea of bringing Henry Cavill back as Superman, and now, with his exit, things are shaping up nicely at Warner Bros. regarding DC's future projects, and in what could be the turning point of DC future, the studio has greenlit multiple projects, including "Superman" sequel.## According to THR, bringing back Cavill for another Superman movie is at the top of the list for Warner Bros. executives and are reportedly looking for writers for a "Man of Steel" sequel produced by Charles Roven. There have been rumors about the "Superman" sequel, and the studio is finally officially setting it.## Interestingly, Dwayne Johnson, who makes his DC debut with the forthcoming "Black Adam" movie, has been quite vocal about the "Black Adam vs. Superman" movie and believed that it was the main purpose of introducing Black Adam in the DCEU. The Rock has also teased the cameo of Henry Cavill as Superman in Black Adam, which has further boosted the chance of bringing two characters against each other. ## Apart from the "Superman" sequel, Warner Bros. has also reportedly set the "The Flash" sequel and it is said that the scripting has already been written. Apart from that, James Gunn has been working on a secret DC movie while Matt Reeves is already developing a sequel to his "The Batman", which was released earlier in March this year and grossed over $770 million worldwide. "Joker 2" is also in development and is scheduled for October 2024 release while "Wonder Woman 3" with Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins is also in the works.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Marvel's 'Black Panther 2' Tracking $200+ Million Opening In North America
1334 days ago
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Box Office: Marvel's 'Black Panther 2' Tracking $200+ Million Opening In North America

Los Angeles, October 15 - Marvel Studios' most-anticipated film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is getting nearer to its release date, which is November 11, 2022, in North America. ## With just 4 weeks to its official release, Marvel fans are expected to turn out in large numbers once again for the blockbuster sequel to director Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" (2018), and the early box office prediction hints at the same. ## According to Boxoffice Pro, "Black Panther 2" is estimated to land somewhere between $180 million and $225 million at the domestic (North America) opening weekend, with high chances of it to open with $200+ million. The movie is very much on track to set a new November month record, which currently stands with "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire's" $158.1 million in 2013.## The original "Black Panther" movie managed to net $202 million in its opening weekend, and now, its sequel is on track to repeat those numbers. ## The superhero movie is also tracking to take one of the biggest openings for a Marvel movie. If the movie opens to its lower projection ($180M), it would put it in the top third of openings for MCU Phase 4, and in the case of its higher projection ($225M), it will be one of the biggest of all time. ## "Black Panther 2" is the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and it stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett. In the film, the leaders of Wakanda fight to protect their nation in the wake of King T'Challa's death. ## In India, the movie will open on November 11, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.## Stay tuned...

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Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam' Early Critics Reactions Are Out Online
1336 days ago
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Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam' Early Critics Reactions Are Out Online

Los Angeles, October 13 - One of the most-anticipated superhero films of the year, Black Adam is just a week away from its global release. Based on DC Comics' iconic anti-hero character, "Black Adam" features Dwayne Johnson in the title role along with Pierce Brosnan, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, and Quintessa Swindell in prominent roles. ## Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the "Black Adam" world premiere took place on Wednesday night (October 12), allowing audiences to see what Dwayne Johnson and director Collet-Serra were able to put together. The embargo for those who saw the movie early lifted and they took to social media to share their thoughts on this DCEU movie. ## While the movie mostly getting positive reactions from the critics and other people, the action sequences of the film seems to be the biggest heighlight as almost all critics are talking highly of that aspects. Have a look at some of the reactions on the movie. ## There is some really excellent world building in this film - some of the best we’ve seen from DC. Comic book films that have momentum, emotion and a strong layered mythology are always the most entertaining to me. #BlackAdam also left me wanting more, which is what you want imo pic.twitter.com/wJUXAtuEdI— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) October 13, 2022 ## #BlackAdam is built on some epic, non-stop action. It made me want a sequel with a smoother story immediately.When it moves, it’s a straight shot of adrenaline. The characters are dope, especially Teth-Adam and Doctor Fate. It’s a bad-ass film. pic.twitter.com/XeMFgcB3OG— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) October 13, 2022 ## I have seen #BlackAdam! This was one of my most anticipated films of the year, and it did not disappoint. The action sequences were incredible, especially the ones with the JSA. The Rock crushes it as Black Adam. The film’s end left me with high hopes for the future of the DCEU. pic.twitter.com/vd0Zy35lWT— Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) October 13, 2022 ## #BlackAdam is a game-changer!! This is the #DCComics movie I’ve been waiting for & it did not disappoint. @TheRock is electrifyingly brutal as Black Adam! This is what I wanted Black Adam to be. The action in the film is non-stop & seeing the #JSA on the big screen was a thrill! pic.twitter.com/NigTxsfmd7— Joseph Deckelmeier #BlackLivesMatter (@Joelluminerdi) October 13, 2022 ## Sadly, #BlackAdam isn’t the success WB needed.It’s filled with clunky exposition, has a forgettable villain, and feels like it’s just going through the motions.Dr. Fate was easily the best part, but Atom Smasher falls flat.There’s some fun, but overall, it’s forgettable. pic.twitter.com/vYk52vBuDr— Russ Milheim (@RussMilheim) October 13, 2022 ## .@TheRock is terrific in #BlackAdam, which includes a hearty amount of real world touchstones (most affecting is it reinforces the need for heroes in bleak times). Director Juame Collet-Serra lays out building blocks for a larger, grand universe. Action is lively & BIG in scale. pic.twitter.com/pDBkSHRDrI— My Scary Name *is* Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) October 13, 2022 ## #BlackAdam is the most fun I've had watching a DC film in theaters since BvS. The film is huge in scale, epic & that post credits Scene which we all know what it is got the biggest cheer since Endgame imo. The JSA are all fantastic & the film sets up a bright DCEU future. Love It pic.twitter.com/bbsi8tJPgH— SuperheroesNow (@SuperheroesNow) October 13, 2022 ## #BlackAdam struggles to find its footing at first but once the Justice Society enters it becomes more fun to watch. Dwayne Johnson’s anti-hero presents an intriguing new dynamic to the DCEU. Solid visual effects. Weak villain. Post-credits scene got the biggest reaction of all. pic.twitter.com/qbVmWkYLjv— Matt Neglia @NYFF (@NextBestPicture) October 13, 2022 ## BOOM! #BlackAdam @TheRock delivers us one of the most ADRENALINE FUELLED adventures of the year! This 300 style ACTION SPECTACLE feels like a hit for DC. Some side characters & a shaky script prevent this from changing the hierarchy of the DCEU. Pierce Brosnan is a scene stealer! pic.twitter.com/TWFUpBcEKs— Shahbaz 🎃 The Movie Podcast (@shayhbaz) October 13, 2022 ## #BlackAdam electrifies the millions & millions of DC fans! @TheRock lays the smackdown while adding empathy that makes the character one of the DCEU's most intriguing anti-heroes. A fast paced, action packed ride that delivers on its promise of spectacle & boy, that mid-credit. pic.twitter.com/3yCTr2QlM3— David Gonzalez 🔛 #NYFF60 (@ReelTalkInc) October 13, 2022 ## BLACK ADAM is an action-packed crowd pleaser, @TheRock is at the top of his game.Doctor Fate and Hawkman are standouts and the JSA fleshes out the DC universe.The surprise everyone’s been waiting for definitely delivers, and it will get fans excited for the future. #BlackAdam— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) October 13, 2022 ## #BlackAdam is a solid crowd-pleaser. Lots of spectacle and humor while also actually embracing the DCEU and setting up something very exciting for its future. It doesn’t pull many surprises and feels very familiar at times, but it’s definitely enjoyable popcorn entertainment. pic.twitter.com/grh2W3BMvM— Gregg Katzman (@GreggKatzman) October 13, 2022 ##

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Tom Holland's Next Spider-Man Movie Release Date Reportedly Revealed
1337 days ago
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Tom Holland's Next Spider-Man Movie Release Date Reportedly Revealed

Los Angeles, October 12 - Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: No Way Home was a huge blockbuster and the anticipation for the next Spider-Man movie is already sky-high. ## Even before "No Way Home" was released in December last year, Sony executive Amy Pascal had confirmed the development of the next installment of this blockbuster and one of the most loved franchises globally. But with not much immediate development on Spider-Man 4 from the studios, it was unlikely to release anytime soon. However, the latest rumor is telling a different story and this is exciting to the audience.## According to Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus, Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have reportedly set the release date of "Spider-Man 4" on July 12, 2024. This is rather quick than anyone would have thought and if proven true, it will join Marvel's packed Phase 5 slate in 2024 alongside Captain America: New World Order, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, and the recently announced Deadpool 3. ## Now, what is interesting about the "Spider-Man 4" rumour is the timeline it will be set in in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As per the same report, Spider-Man 4 story will more likely be a street-level story, which may actually handle the aftermath of Marvel's Disney+ series "Daredevil: Born Again". How the Disney+ show will play a role in the upcoming film, remains to be seen. ## The fact that MCU's Phase 5 slate will have to make major changes in release dates if the rumor about "Spider-Man 4" meets reality. The already announced "Thunderbolts" is slated for July 26, 2024, only 12 days after the rumored Spider-Man release. But the good thing is, Marvel is used to such developments as the same thing happened last year when major Marvel movies were shifted to make way for one another, and interestingly, "No Way Home" was the center point of that change. So, it is possible that Spider-Man again forces Marvel to change its plans. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios Delays Release Dates of 'Avengers: Secret Wars' And Three Others
1337 days ago
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Marvel Studios Delays Release Dates of 'Avengers: Secret Wars' And Three Others

Los Angeles, October 12 - Marvel Studios delighted the fans with the announcement of two new Avengers movies - Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, and Avengers: Secret Wars - with the release dates in 2025. The "Multiverse Saga" has been confirmed to end the Marvel Studios' multiverse saga but there are delays in plans after recent development at the studio. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios/Disney has pushed back the release dates of its major films, including "Secret Wars". It is said that Blade, which was supposed to release on November 3, 2023, will now be hitting theaters on September 6, 2024. The movie was to start production in 2022, but the search for the director is still on and the production has been delayed to early 2023. ## The delay in "Blade" production has created a cascade in Marvel's schedule. The untitled Deadpool 3 movie is moving to November 8, 2024, from September 6, 2024. The film stars Ryan Reynolds and has brought Hugh Jackman out of retirement as Wolverine. It has Shawn Levy set as a director.## Fantastic Four has been pushed back several months to February 14, 2025, back from November 8, 2024. The film, one of Marvel's most anticipated, has yet to cast the four leads. And the last, Secret Wars, the culmination of Marvel's Multiverse Saga, has been pushed to May 1, 2026, from November 7, 2025. "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" is still slated to premiere on May 2, 2025.## Meanwhile, Warner Bros. too has made some changes in its release plans as Dune: Part Two, which was to debut on November 17, 2023, will arrive two weeks early on November 3. ## Stay tuned...

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Dwayne Johnson Opens Up On Making A 'Black Adam vs. Superman' Movie In DCEU
1338 days ago
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Dwayne Johnson Opens Up On Making A 'Black Adam vs. Superman' Movie In DCEU

Los Angeles, October 11 - Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock clearly doesn't want to play Black Adam who does not fight Superman in the DC Extend Universe (DCEU) on the big screen going ahead.## In a recent interview (via Variety), Johnson was asked if he intends to make a movie where Black Adam fights Superman. "Absolutely. That is the whole point of this, man", he said, "I have been saying for some time, there's a new era in the DC Universe that's about to begin". ## "And what I meant by that was introducing a brand new character. It's not a sequel, not an existing IP. It was... you know, Black Adam. Two years ago the world had no idea who he was. We did, but not the rest of the masses out there. What I really meant by, 'This is a new era in the DC Universe', is listening to the fans. And doing our best to give the fans what they want", he added.## Johnson further said, "I have been listening and I've been wanting to address fans for years", regarding the desire to have Black Adam and Superman fight on the big screen.## "I've been waiting for someone to step up and address the fans and say, 'Hey, we hear you", Johnson added. "So finally, after many months turned into many years, we ended up with what we ended up at. And the whole goal and intention now are to this new era, a new time. Now let’s build-out".## There are rumours that Henry Cavill as Superman will appear in "Black Adam", which is scheduled to release on October 20 in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Warner Bros., however, hasn't released anything regarding Cavill's role so there could be a surprise for the fans or it may turn out just a rumor. ## Stay tuned...

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'Avatar' Re-Release Puts Up Super Impressive Figures At The Worldwide Box Office
1338 days ago
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'Avatar' Re-Release Puts Up Super Impressive Figures At The Worldwide Box Office

Los Angeles, October 11 - The re-release of James Cameron's all-time biggest grosser Avatar (2009) has put up super impressive figures at the worldwide box office, further straightening its sequel's box office potential. ## The sci-fi epic was re-released a couple of weeks ago worldwide and has so far grossed approx. $72 million worldwide. The 4K remastered version of the film brings dazzling results at the box office as it was re-released on fewer screens than the other recent re-releases but has scored way higher than those films. ## The movie was re-released in 51 international markets (without China) along with the USA. It grossed $23.3 million in the USA and $48.6 million over its two weeks of reissue. It was re-released in China last year where it grossed a gigantic $57 million, to back to the number position by overstepping "Avengers: Endgame".## The worldwide gross total of "Avatar" now stands at $2.92 billion.## As the anticipation for the sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, which opens this December, is building up to new heights with each passing day, the re-release result of its predecessor has almost sealed that the initial box office numbers of this mega movie will be super high. ## Stay tuned...

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Dwayne Johnson's Superhero Film 'Black Adam' To Release One Day Early In India
1343 days ago
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Dwayne Johnson's Superhero Film 'Black Adam' To Release One Day Early In India

Mumbai, October 6 - Dwayne Johnson's keenly-awaited Black Adam will be released one day early in India. The film was originally announced for simultaneous release in the USA on October 21 but Warner Bros. India has now confirmed it will hit theaters on October 20, Thursday in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, "Black Adam" marks Johnson's DC debut as he plays antihero Teth-Adam/Black Adam in the film. Produced by New Line Cinema, DC Films, Seven Bucks Productions, and FlynnPictureCo., the movie is a spin-off from Shazam! (2019) and the 11th film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).## Warner Bros. India took to Twitter and announced the new release date. "Brace yourselves because #BlackAdam is arriving one day early! Watch 'Black Adam' in cinemas in India from October 20 onwards in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu", the studio wrote.## Brace yourselves because #BlackAdam is arriving one day early!Watch ‘Black Adam’ in cinemas in India from October 20 onwards in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.@therock#WarnerBrosIndia #TheTimeOfHeroesIsOver #DwayneJohnson #TheRock #PierceBrosnan #AldisHodge pic.twitter.com/hASqTQwVRv— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) October 6, 2022 ## The official synopsis of the movie reads, "After nearly five thousand years of imprisonment, Black Adam, an antihero from the ancient city of Kahndaq, is unleashed into modern times. His brute tactics and way of justice attract the attention of the Justice Society of America, who tries to stop his rampage, teach him how to be a hero more than a villain, and must team up to stop a force more powerful than Adam himself.## The film stars Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam alongside Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, and Pierce Brosnan.## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios 'Armor Wars' Disney Plus Series Now Being Developed As A Movie
1349 days ago
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Marvel Studios 'Armor Wars' Disney Plus Series Now Being Developed As A Movie

Los Angeles, September 30 - Marvel Studios has made a big change in its upcoming Armor Wars project, starring Don Cheadle.## According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios' upcoming "Armor Wars", which was supposed to be a 6-episode series on Disney+, is now being developed as a feature film for theatrical release. ## It is said that Marvel was committed to getting the story told the right way and in that process realized that a feature was better suited for the project. Don Cheadle, who is reprising his longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes, AKA War Machine, remains on board to star.## The plans to make "Armor Wars" was first announced in December 2020 by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. The logo of the project was revealed during the D23 Expo last month. At that time, it was going to be a Disney Plus series, but now, the plans have been changed to make it an MCU theatrical release. The title may also get changed.## This is not the first time Marvel has changed the development of a title in this way. "Hawkeye" was originally supposed to be a feature film before the executive team decided to turn the idea into a Disney+ series, which was released last year.## Stay tuned...

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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Confirmed To Be The Second Longest Film In The MCU
1351 days ago
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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Confirmed To Be The Second Longest Film In The MCU

Los Angeles, September 28 - Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has started gaining momentum as the release date is getting nearer which is November 11, 2022. ## The superhero movie directed by Ryan Coogler has been confirmed to be the second longest film in Marvel Cinematic Universe history. As per the major theater chains, the film's theatrical runtime is 2 hours and 41 minutes, and this has been confirmed by Disney (via The Hollywood Reporter).## The sequel to 2018's film is behind only Avengers: Endgame which has a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minute. It is also 26 minutes longer than the groundbreaking "Black Panther" (2 hours and 15 minutes), which grossed over $1.34 billion at the worldwide box office and remains the second highest-grossing solo superhero movie of all time. ## In 2022, Warner Bros.' DC superhero movie The Batman holds the record for the longest superhero movie with a running time of 2 hours 56 minutes. The overall record holder for the longest superhero film is Zack Snyder's Justice League, which runs four hours and two minutes, although the director's cut never played in cinemas. ## Meanwhile, the two highest-grossing films during the covid-19 pandemic era - Spider-Man: No Way Home and Top Gun: Maverick have had runtimes of 2 hours and 28 minutes, and 2 hours and 11 minutes, respectively. While "No Way Home" grossed $1.9 billion, "Top Gun 2" is still playing in theaters and has grossed $1.47 billion so far. ## Stay tuned...

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Hugh Jackman Returning As Wolverine For 'Deadpool 3' With Ryan Reynolds
1351 days ago
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Hugh Jackman Returning As Wolverine For 'Deadpool 3' With Ryan Reynolds

Los Angeles, September 28 - Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool is all set to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut with the third Deadpool film, and what could be the biggest cinema news of the year is that it will be bringing Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. ## Hugh Jackman, who officially retired from the role to much fanfare with 2017's Logan, will be returning to his signature X-Men role in the upcoming Deadpool 3, Ryan Reynolds announced on Tuesday via Twitter. The actor also announced that the movie will open in theaters on September 6, 2024.## Jackman first played Wolverine in 2000's X-Men, and after 17 years and nine films (including cameos), Jackman officially retired from the role with 2017's Logan, in which the adamantium clawed mutant was killed off. Wolverine has been a character that made Jackman a huge global star. ## It is not the first time that Ryan's Deadpool and Jackman's Wolverine will be coming together. The upcoming movie marks a full circle moment for them as Reynolds first played Deadpool in the 2009 movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", which featured an ill-conceived finale in which Reynolds' anti-hero was depicted with his mouth sewn shut. ## "Deadpool 3" will be directed by Shawn Levy, from the script is being written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It will be the first Deadpool movie made by Marvel Studios after 20th Century Fox released two in 2016 and 2018.## Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/OdV7JmAkEu— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Avatar' Re-Release Beats Combined Re-Release Opening of 'No Way Home' And 'Star Wars' Films
1353 days ago
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Box Office: 'Avatar' Re-Release Beats Combined Re-Release Opening of 'No Way Home' And 'Star Wars' Films

Los Angeles, September 26 - Amid the anticipation of Avatar: The Way of Water, Disney re-released its predecessor Avatar in theaters and getting rich rewards at the box office. ## It has been 13 years since AVATAR was originally released in 2009, but the striking world of Pandora is forcing people to visit theaters to watch the 4K remastered version. The film generated $10 million in North America and $20.5 million internationally for $30.5 million worldwide over the opening weekend of its re-release. ## "We're talking about a film that's 13 years old, which people can watch at home. The big draw is the Imax presentation. 'Avatar' is serving as a reminder of how cool the imagery of Pandora looks on the big screen", says Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst with Comscore. ## The response to the Avatar re-release has been such huge that it beat the new releases as well as the re-release of some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. The movie came above Florence Pugh's "Don't Worry Darling" which grossed $30 million worldwide, though it was the number one movie in North America. ## In terms of recent re-releases, ticket sales for "Avatar", which played in 1,980 theaters, came in 85% ahead of the re-release for "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which grossed $5.4 million from nearly 3900 theaters earlier this month. Domestically, "Avatar" also came above the combined gross collection of the rerelease of "No Way Home" and "Star Wars: Rogue One".## As per Variety, the remastered version of "Avatar" took the No. 1 spot in smaller markets like France ($2.9 million), Italy ($1.5 million), Singapore, and Thailand. Other top territories were Germany ($1.3 million), the United Kingdom ($1.3 million), and Korea ($1.3 million). In India, it grossed approx. $700K over the weekend.## The encouraging box office response to "Avatar" has almost confirmed the massive opening of "Avatar: The Way of Water" which opens in December this year. "Had the re-release underperformed that would be the first indicator that — uh oh — there may be a problem [for the sequel]. But this is very encouraging", Dergarabedian said.## After its latest re-release, "Avatar's" worldwide gross collection reaches $2.87 billion, comfortably sitting at the number one position of all time.## Stay tuned...

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