Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $34,539,115 (45.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 47.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $82,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,204 opening theaters/3,212 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $114,085,581 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,160 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,345 | $84,401,560 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,224 | $160,388,063 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Super Hero Movies | 95 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time International Box Office for Super Hero Movies | 96 | $84,401,560 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) | 101 | $160,388,063 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 11th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal, released as Hellboy 2: The Golden Army |
| Video Release: | November 11th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as Hellboy 2: The Golden Army |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language. |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Franchise: | Hellboy |
| Comparisons: | vs. Deadpool Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Demons, Good vs. Evil, Dark Horse Comics, Action Horror |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Super Hero |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Dark Horse Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | Germany, United States |
| Languages: | English |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,160 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,490 | $114,085,581 |
| All Time Domestic Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 328 | $75,986,503 |
| Top 2008 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 42 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) | 112 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) | 867 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Super Hero Movies | 95 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 201-300) | 265 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) | 510 | $75,986,503 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) | 159 | $75,986,503 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $34,539,115 | 3,204 | $10,780 | $34,539,115 | 1 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 5 | $10,117,815 | -71% | 3,212 | $3,150 | $56,526,885 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $5,100,305 | -50% | 3,018 | $1,690 | $66,059,925 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 11 | $2,488,525 | -51% | 1,959 | $1,270 | $71,234,335 | 4 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 13 | $1,254,895 | -50% | 1,012 | $1,240 | $73,539,575 | 5 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 19 | $541,150 | -57% | 481 | $1,125 | $74,616,780 | 6 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 28 | $255,970 | -53% | 286 | $895 | $75,108,440 | 7 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 35 | $166,245 | -35% | 204 | $815 | $75,374,075 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 36 | $144,305 | -13% | 217 | $665 | $75,602,005 | 9 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 37 | $103,830 | -28% | 161 | $645 | $75,754,670 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $13,729,140 | 3,204 | $4,285 | $13,729,140 | 1 | ||
| Jul 12, 2008 | 2 | $11,662,555 | -15% | 3,204 | $3,640 | $25,391,695 | 2 | |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 1 | $9,147,420 | -22% | 3,204 | $2,855 | $34,539,115 | 3 | |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 2 | $3,716,640 | -59% | 3,204 | $1,160 | $38,255,755 | 4 | |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 2 | $3,188,120 | -14% | 3,204 | $995 | $41,443,875 | 5 | |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 2 | $2,674,335 | -16% | 3,204 | $835 | $44,118,210 | 6 | |
| Jul 17, 2008 | 3 | $2,290,860 | -14% | 3,204 | $715 | $46,409,070 | 7 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 5 | $3,276,240 | +43% | -76% | 3,212 | $1,020 | $49,685,310 | 8 |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 6 | $3,709,875 | +13% | -68% | 3,212 | $1,155 | $53,395,185 | 9 |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 6 | $3,131,700 | -16% | -66% | 3,212 | $975 | $56,526,885 | 10 |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 6 | $1,172,380 | -63% | -68% | 3,212 | $365 | $57,699,265 | 11 |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 6 | $1,157,325 | -1% | -64% | 3,212 | $360 | $58,856,590 | 12 |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 7 | $1,060,145 | -8% | -60% | 3,212 | $330 | $59,916,735 | 13 |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 7 | $1,042,885 | -2% | -54% | 3,212 | $325 | $60,959,620 | 14 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $1,508,885 | +45% | -54% | 3,018 | $500 | $62,468,505 | 15 |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 8 | $1,961,700 | +30% | -47% | 3,018 | $650 | $64,430,205 | 16 |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 8 | $1,629,720 | -17% | -48% | 3,018 | $540 | $66,059,925 | 17 |
| Jul 28, 2008 | 8 | $693,445 | -57% | -41% | 3,018 | $230 | $66,753,370 | 18 |
| Jul 29, 2008 | 9 | $695,125 | n/c | -40% | 3,018 | $230 | $67,448,495 | 19 |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 9 | $648,870 | -7% | -39% | 3,018 | $215 | $68,097,365 | 20 |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 9 | $648,445 | n/c | -38% | 3,018 | $215 | $68,745,810 | 21 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 11 | $724,830 | +12% | -52% | 1,959 | $370 | $69,470,640 | 22 |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 11 | $1,038,270 | +43% | -47% | 1,959 | $530 | $70,508,910 | 23 |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 11 | $725,425 | -30% | -55% | 1,959 | $370 | $71,234,335 | 24 |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 11 | $342,825 | -53% | -51% | 1,959 | $175 | $71,577,160 | 25 |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 11 | $323,235 | -6% | -53% | 1,959 | $165 | $71,900,395 | 26 |
| Aug 6, 2008 | 13 | $195,195 | -40% | -70% | 1,959 | $100 | $72,095,590 | 27 |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 13 | $189,090 | -3% | -71% | 1,959 | $97 | $72,284,680 | 28 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 13 | $359,260 | +90% | -50% | 1,012 | $355 | $72,643,940 | 29 |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 13 | $526,255 | +46% | -49% | 1,012 | $520 | $73,170,195 | 30 |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 13 | $369,380 | -30% | -49% | 1,012 | $365 | $73,539,575 | 31 |
| Aug 11, 2008 | 13 | $161,920 | -56% | -53% | 1,012 | $160 | $73,701,495 | 32 |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 13 | $157,250 | -3% | -51% | 1,012 | $155 | $73,858,745 | 33 |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 14 | $114,150 | -27% | -42% | 1,012 | $113 | $73,972,895 | 34 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 14 | $102,735 | -10% | -46% | 1,012 | $102 | $74,075,630 | 35 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 19 | $165,945 | +62% | -54% | 481 | $345 | $74,241,575 | 36 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 19 | $230,880 | +39% | -56% | 481 | $480 | $74,472,455 | 37 |
| Aug 17, 2008 | 19 | $144,325 | -37% | -61% | 481 | $300 | $74,616,780 | 38 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | 19 | $60,125 | -58% | -63% | 481 | $125 | $74,676,905 | 39 |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 19 | $62,530 | +4% | -60% | 481 | $130 | $74,739,435 | 40 |
| Aug 20, 2008 | - | $57,720 | -8% | -49% | 481 | $120 | $74,797,155 | 41 |
| Aug 21, 2008 | 21 | $55,315 | -4% | -46% | 481 | $115 | $74,852,470 | 42 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | - | $77,220 | +40% | -53% | 286 | $270 | $74,929,690 | 43 |
| Aug 23, 2008 | - | $105,820 | +37% | -54% | 286 | $370 | $75,035,510 | 44 |
| Aug 24, 2008 | - | $72,930 | -31% | -49% | 286 | $255 | $75,108,440 | 45 |
| Aug 25, 2008 | - | $28,600 | -61% | -52% | 286 | $100 | $75,137,040 | 46 |
| Aug 26, 2008 | - | $29,170 | +2% | -53% | 286 | $102 | $75,166,210 | 47 |
| Aug 27, 2008 | - | $21,600 | -26% | -63% | 286 | $76 | $75,187,810 | 48 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | - | $20,020 | -7% | -64% | 286 | $70 | $75,207,830 | 49 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | - | $39,780 | +99% | -48% | 204 | $195 | $75,247,610 | 50 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | - | $65,280 | +64% | -38% | 204 | $320 | $75,312,890 | 51 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | - | $61,185 | -6% | -16% | 204 | $300 | $75,374,075 | 52 |
| Sep 1, 2008 | 35 | $45,900 | -25% | +60% | 204 | $225 | $75,419,975 | 53 |
| Sep 2, 2008 | - | $13,260 | -71% | -55% | 204 | $65 | $75,433,235 | 54 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | - | $12,240 | -8% | -43% | 204 | $60 | $75,445,475 | 55 |
| Sep 4, 2008 | - | $12,225 | n/c | -39% | 204 | $60 | $75,457,700 | 56 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | - | $36,890 | +202% | -7% | 217 | $170 | $75,494,590 | 57 |
| Sep 6, 2008 | - | $66,185 | +79% | +1% | 217 | $305 | $75,560,775 | 58 |
| Sep 7, 2008 | - | $41,230 | -38% | -33% | 217 | $190 | $75,602,005 | 59 |
| Sep 8, 2008 | - | $10,850 | -74% | -76% | 217 | $50 | $75,612,855 | 60 |
| Sep 9, 2008 | - | $12,950 | +19% | -2% | 217 | $60 | $75,625,805 | 61 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | - | $11,935 | -8% | -2% | 217 | $55 | $75,637,740 | 62 |
| Sep 11, 2008 | - | $13,100 | +10% | +7% | 217 | $60 | $75,650,840 | 63 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | - | $25,760 | +97% | -30% | 217 | $119 | $75,676,600 | 64 |
| Sep 13, 2008 | - | $45,885 | +78% | -31% | 217 | $211 | $75,722,485 | 65 |
| Sep 14, 2008 | - | $32,185 | -30% | -22% | 217 | $148 | $75,754,670 | 66 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | - | $8,845 | -73% | -18% | 217 | $41 | $75,763,515 | 67 |
| Sep 16, 2008 | - | $9,660 | +9% | -25% | 217 | $45 | $75,773,175 | 68 |
| Sep 17, 2008 | - | $8,855 | -8% | -26% | 217 | $41 | $75,782,030 | 69 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | - | $9,755 | +10% | -26% | 217 | $45 | $75,791,785 | 70 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $46,409,070 | 3,204 | $14,485 | $46,409,070 | 1 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 | $14,550,550 | -69% | 3,212 | $4,530 | $60,959,620 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $7,786,190 | -46% | 3,018 | $2,580 | $68,745,810 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 13 | $3,538,870 | -55% | 1,959 | $1,806 | $72,284,680 | 4 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 16 | $1,790,950 | -49% | 1,012 | $1,770 | $74,075,630 | 5 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 21 | $776,840 | -57% | 481 | $1,615 | $74,852,470 | 6 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 29 | $355,360 | -54% | 286 | $1,243 | $75,207,830 | 7 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 35 | $249,870 | -30% | 204 | $1,225 | $75,457,700 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 36 | $193,140 | -23% | 217 | $890 | $75,650,840 | 9 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 37 | $140,945 | -27% | 161 | $875 | $75,791,785 | 10 |
Weekly US DVD Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2008 | 2 | 1,007,736 | 1,007,736 | $18,011,266 | $18,011,266 | 1 | |
| Nov 23, 2008 | 4 | 355,312 | -65% | 1,363,048 | $6,316,239 | $24,327,505 | 2 |
| Nov 30, 2008 | 14 | 281,328 | -21% | 1,644,376 | $5,693,600 | $30,021,105 | 3 |
| Dec 7, 2008 | 12 | 178,224 | -37% | 1,822,600 | $3,428,174 | $33,449,279 | 4 |
| Dec 14, 2008 | 25 | 119,591 | -33% | 1,942,191 | $2,366,431 | $35,815,710 | 5 |
| Dec 21, 2008 | 17 | 178,650 | +49% | 2,120,841 | $3,465,613 | $39,281,323 | 6 |
| Dec 28, 2008 | 25 | 82,295 | -54% | 2,203,136 | $1,524,869 | $40,806,192 | 7 |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 29 | 28,724 | -65% | 2,231,860 | $543,455 | $41,349,647 | 8 |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 26 | 190,540 | 2,504,210 | $805,984 | $43,427,477 | 55 |
Weekly US Blu-ray Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15 | 15,044 | 15,044 | $152,250 | $152,250 | 73 |
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International Details - Hell Pulls in the Gold
August 31st, 2008
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army returned to the international chart in sixth place with $7.20 million on 828 screens in 14 markets for a total of $32.93 million. Of that weekend haul, $5.45 million was earned on 464 screens in the U.K., where it topped the charts this past weekend. Compared to the original, this film has made more domestically and more worldwide, while it is nearing its international total with openings in Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, France, and other markets left ahead of it.
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International Details - Milestone Weekend
August 3rd, 2008
Hancock fell 56% to $20.22 million on 7516 screens in 70 markets, however, that was still enough for second place on the international chart this week, and lifted its totals to $295.58 million internationally and $502.06 million worldwide, reaching a major milestone. The film's best market of the week was Spain where it remained in first place with $3.98 million on 575 screens for a total of $16.86 million. It is also performing well in Germany where it held on to second place with $1.70 million on 755 screens over the weekend and $33.62 million after four. However, it is starting to slip in the U.K. falling to fifth place with $1.40 million on 400 screens, but its total of $45.15 million in that market is still fantastic. Hancock likely hit $300 million early last week, and it has yet to open in Japan and Italy.
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International Details - Panda Continues to Perform
July 27th, 2008
For the third week in a row, Kung Fu Panda performed excellently on the international scene, but was not on par with the top of the chart. Over the previous weekend, the film finished in third place with $29.02 million on 4460 screens in 51 screens for a total of $273.20 million. This week the film opened three of the four Scandinavian markets including Denmark where it opened in first place with $1.10 million on 87 screens over the weekend and $1.23 million in total. Meanwhile, the film only managed third in Norway with $834,000 on 105 screens over the weekend and $1.2 million in total and it managed third place in Sweden with $689,000 on 149 screens and $840,000 in total. Additionally, the film made $3.02 million on 466 screens over the weekend for a total of $27.57 million after three weeks. Next up for the film is Japan this weekend while it opens in Italy at the end of the month.
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Record Number of Records?
July 22nd, 2008
Wow.
It is always better to underestimate demand and be pleasantly surprised, but The Dark Knight beat practically all expectations. It is such a huge hit that its weekend haul was better than the industry as a whole managed last weekend, and more than the industry made the same weekend last year. In fact, the $254 million weekend haul was a biggest all time. Needless to say, there was substantial growth this past weekend and the overall box office was up 68% from last weekend and 64% from the same weekend last year. Meanwhile, 2008 is still behind 2007 $5.37 billion to $5.41 billion, but that lead won't last.
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International Details - Panda Throws Its Weight Around
July 20th, 2008
Kung Fu Panda grew to its biggest yet pulling in $45.32 million on 6314 screens in 49 markets for a total of $221.64 million. This includes openings in France where it placed second with $8.64 million on 743 screens for the full week and in Spain where it topped the charts with $6.29 million on 581 screens. The film's best holdover was The U.K. where it slipped a spot to third with $5.55 million on 456 screens for a two-week total of $21.57 million. It also held well in Germany adding $4.54 million on 838 screens for a two-week total of $11.14 million while it now has $20.38 million in Australia, including $3.17 million on 361 screens during this past weekend. Meanwhile, the film has yet to open in Italy or Japan, as well as a few other smaller markets, and should have no trouble reaching $300 million before long.
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Friday Estimates: Dark Knight Smashes Single Day Record
July 19th, 2008
The Dark Knight smashed the all-time single day record on Friday, according to Warner Bros.' estimate, with an extraordinary $66.4 million.
That's more than $6 million ahead of the previous record-holder, Spider-Man 3, which earned $59,841,919 on its opening day last year.
(See complete list of biggest single days at the box office.)
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Darkest Before the Dawn
July 17th, 2008
One of the most anticipated films of the year opens today and The Dark Knight should be huge. Absolutely huge. In fact, there are even those who think the film will make more than the top five did this time last year, which would be a huge boost to 2008 in its race with 2007.
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No One the Best on Per Theater Chart
July 15th, 2008
Tell No One showed strength during its expansion, which helped it take first place on the per theater chart with an average of $13,088 in 19 theaters. The overall box office leader, Hellboy 2 - The Golden Army, was the only other film to top $10,000 on the per theater chart with an average of $10,780.
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Contest - Oh Boy - Winning Announcement
July 15th, 2008
The winners of our Oh Boy contest were determined and they are...
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Hellboy is Hot, Box Office is Not
July 15th, 2008
As expected, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army debuted in top spot, but the overall box office was a little on the light side with a total of $151 million. This is 5.5% lower than last weekend, and more disturbingly, 16.6% lower than the same weekend last year. Year to date, 2008 is not behind 2007 by 2.4% at $5.04 billion to $5.16 billion. It is too early to push the panic button, but there is certainly reason to be concerned, especially if things don't turn around.
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Weekend Estimates: Hellboy Healthy, Journey Jovial, Dave Disastrous
July 13th, 2008
The weekend belongs to Hellboy, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
With $35.9 million, the franchise looks as though it's well and truly reborn, and a $100 million box office run seems assured.
Journey to the Center of the Earth was also solid, with $20.6 million. That's particularly strong given the relatively small number of digital 3-D screens installed in the US so far.
But the other opener had a harder time...
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Movie Website Reviews for Weekend of July 11, 2008
July 12th, 2008
There are a trio of wide releases this week, each of which has a site filled with clips, games, and more. However, while all three are better than average, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army - Official Site is clearly the best and the winner of the Weekly Website Award.
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Summer Movie Fans Going to Hell
July 10th, 2008
After a month-long winning streak, 2008 lost one last weekend when the opening of Hancock was well behind the week-long debut of The Transformers. This weekend, three films are going up against Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I don't think any of the three have a hope in hell of reaching $77 million over the weekend. In fact, it's it not likely that all three of them combined will earn that much, but perhaps we will get a pleasant surprise.
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Contest - Oh Boy
July 4th, 2008
We have three wide releases coming out this week, and all three have at least a shot at $100 million. The one with the best chance is Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, which is not only the likely widest release of the week, but it is also earning perfect reviews so far. It is also the target film in this week's contest. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office of Hellboy 2: The Golden Army.
Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a copy of Sam & Max Freelance Police - The Complete Series on DVD and Transformers Animated - Transform and Roll Out on DVD.
Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will also win the second copy of Transformers Animated - Transform and Roll Out on DVD, as well as Superhero Movie on DVD.
Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay!
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2008 Preview: July
July 1st, 2008
July is going to have a tough time following June. Last month only one movie missed expectations by any meaningful degree which helped 2008 climb above 2007's pace. Perhaps if The Dark Knight can become the biggest hit of the year so far and 2008 tops 2007's pace in terms of ticket sales, July will be seen as a better month than June, but that will be very tough to do. Compared to last year, July doesn't seem to have as much strength at the top, but its strength is in the midrange hits and it should at least keep pace with 2007.
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New Movie US Release Dates - July 29, 2007
July 29th, 2007
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Hellboy 2, The Mummy 3, The Pink Panther 2 and more.
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New Movie US Release Dates - February 11, 2007
February 11th, 2007
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Indiana Jones 4, The Mummy 3, Hellboy 2 and more.
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