It was a close race with Iron Man 2 coming out on top, $11,854 to $10,295. [100] Prior to the film release, Marvel Comics released a four issue miniseries comic book titled Iron Man vs Whiplash, which introduced the film's version of Whiplash into the Marvel Universe. OVERVIEW: While the identity of most super heroes remains shrouded in mystery, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Downey, Jr.) has been publicly revealed as the breast-plated bad-boy known as Iron Man. Six months after Iron Man, Tony Stark resists calls from the United States government to hand over the Iron Man technology, which is causing his declining health. This was 8% more than last weekend, but 15% lower than the same weekend last year. [94], At the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, a five-minute trailer for the movie was shown. [88] ILM's visual effects supervisor on the film, Ben Snow, said their work on the film was "harder" than their work on the first, stating that Favreau asked more of them this time around. [119] The film was also collected in a 10-disc box set titled "Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled" which includes all of the Phase One films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paul Dergarabedian, president of tracking firm Hollywood.com Box Office, said he expects “Iron Man 2” to make more than $120 million when it … Compare this performance with other movies…. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for Iron Man 2. Fury explains that Vanko's father and Stark invented the arc reactor together, but when Anton tried to sell it, Stark had him deported. More... Summer has finally begun. [108] The game's Comic-Con trailer showed that the Crimson Dynamo was set to appear as a villain. At the Expo, Hammer unveils Vanko's armored drones, led by Rhodes in a heavily weaponized version of the prototype armor. There were seven new releases to chart this week, including the new number one. A new trailer was shown by Robert Downey Jr. on Jimmy Kimmel Live! At a debriefing, Fury informs Stark that because of his difficult personality, S.H.I.E.L.D. In the early months of 2009, Rourke (Vanko), Rockwell, and Johansson filled out the supporting cast. Hammer soon gets arrested for breaking Vanko out of prison while Romanoff and Stark's bodyguard Happy Hogan go after Vanko at Hammer's factory. [93], The film score was released commercially as Iron Man 2: Original Motion Picture Score on July 20, 2010, featuring 25 tracks. With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy. [86] Olivia Munn's original role was cut, but she was given a new role during the reshoots.[44]. More... Memorial Day long weekend started early with the midnight release of Sex and the City 2, but it's not the only saturation level release debuting this weekend. Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue The movie has no competition at the box office. This week another number of upcoming movies, new stars and directors have been added to our archive! This time it pulled in $7.19 million on 5742 screens in 54 markets for a total of $183.71 million internationally and $283.17 million worldwide. More... New releases again failed to make much of an impact on this week's sale chart with only three placing in the top 30. It was able to do so. [145] Shane Black directed Iron Man 3,[146] from a screenplay by Drew Pearce. 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Iron Man was also the number one film in the U.S. and Canada in its second weekend, grossing $51.2 million, giving it the twelfth-best second weekend and the fifth-best for a non-sequel. [127], The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported a 72% approval rating with an average score of 6.50/10, based on 301 reviews. [114] In the United States, it opened at 4,380 theaters, 181 of which were IMAX. Not enough to keep pace with inflation. The victory of Iron Man 2, which is available only in 2-D, comes at time when 3-D films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland have recently dominated the box office. Opening weekend: $128 million. [84], In January 2010, IMAX Corporation, Marvel, and Paramount announced that the film would receive a limited release on digital IMAX screens. [41] Paul Bettany again voices Stark's computer, J.A.R.V.I.S. This is extra important, because last year we were already a week into summer and we couldn't afford any weakness at the box office if 2010 was to maintain its lead over 2009. Internationally, it earned third place with $11.01 million on 925 screens in 16 markets, which is an excellent start for this type of film. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? [97] Promotional partners included Symantec, Dr Pepper, Burger King, 7 Eleven, Audi, LG Electronics[98] It's nothing to worry about at the moment, but it is still interesting. But you can't have what happened in Return of the Jedi happen in A New Hope. [71] Samuel L. Jackson confirmed that he had been in discussions to reprise the role of Nick Fury from the first film's post-credits scene, but that contract disputes were making a deal difficult. 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Their projected $133.6 million would make the movie the fifth-biggest opener of all time, and cements Iron Man's place among the industry's mega-franchises, alongside Batman, Spider-Man, Pirates of the Caribbean, Twilight and Harry Potter. Last week the … It might need to if 2010 is to keep pace with 2009. [57], During development, Favreau said the film would explore Stark's alcoholism, but it would not be "the 'Demon in a Bottle' version". An Iron Man 2 video game was released by Sega on May 4, 2010 in North America,[105] written by The Invincible Iron Man scribe Matt Fraction. That said, if it can earn half of what Prince of Persia does, then The A-Team will end its run with more than $100 million internationally and close to $200 million worldwide. [116] The film yielded an average of $29,252 per theater. Since the film was included in a predetermined legacy distribution deal that was signed before The Walt Disney Company purchased Marvel, Paramount Pictures distributed the film and collected 8% of the box office, while the remaining portion went to Disney. For the second one, Jon [Favreau] was confident we could create the CG suits, and the action dictated using them. [115] It was the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2010 internationally, behind Toy Story 3, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Inception, Shrek Forever After, and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. [15] On being replaced, Howard stated, "There was no explanation, apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren't worth the paper that they're printed on sometimes. The overall box office leader, Iron Man 2, was also the leader on the Per Theater Chart with an impressive average of $29,252. This weekend is Thanksgiving and that means Black Friday and Cyber Monday plus 48 hours of shopping in between. [75] Filming lasted 71 days, and the film's production officially wrapped on July 18, 2009. But still troubling. [62] Theroux co-wrote Tropic Thunder, which Downey had starred in, and Downey recommended him to Marvel. See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records. A third installment of the series, Iron Man 3, was released on May 3, 2013. The film's biggest individual market so far is still the U.K. where it has made $25.80 million, including $2.30 million on 491 screens this past weekend. As Favreau and Theroux chose to reduce the role, Marvel came to Howard to discuss lowering his salary—Howard was the first actor hired in Iron Man and was paid the largest salary. More... New releases failed to make much of an impact on this week's DVD sales chart with only one placing in the top five and only two or three others in the top 30. Stark and Rhodes receive medals for their heroism. It will top this figure, perhaps as early as this time next week, while its worldwide total of $582 million will fall before too long. [133] Frank Lovece of Film Journal International, a one-time Marvel Comics writer, said that, "In a refreshing and unexpected turn, the sequel to Iron Man doesn't find a changed man. [5][123], Iron Man 2 earned $51 million on its opening day in the United States and Canada (including $7.5 million from Thursday previews),[124] for a total weekend gross of $128 million, which was the fifth-highest opening weekend ever, at the time, behind The Dark Knight, Spider-Man 3, The Twilight Saga: New Moon and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. [74] In April, Garry Shandling,[40] Clark Gregg,[37] and Kate Mara[37] joined the cast. 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