‘Fast And Furious 6’ Earns $6.5 Million On Thursday
Fast and Furious 6 is already off to a very strong start.
Director Justin Lin’s highly-anticipated installment in the popular franchise earned an impressive $6.5 million from late Thursday and midnight showings. Box office analysts believe the flick could go on to make around $80 million over the next four days.
According to Deadline, the film is already pulling ahead of Todd Phillips’ comedy The Hangover Part III. The website reports that Fast and Furious 6 is selling around 53 percent more tickets than the R-rated comedy. Lin’s effort will likely claim the top spot over the weekend.
The action flick opened very strong in 34 different markets overseas. As a result, the folks at Universal enjoyed their biggest opening to-date in the UK and Ireland. Since opening in debuting territories, the sequel has earned around $53.4 million at the box office.
Justin Lin’s Fast Five was also a hot item when it landed in theaters back in 2011. When all was said and done, the movie earned around $209 million in North America. The film’s foreign total was even more impressive; Lin’s high-octane sequel brought in $416 million. Globally, Fast Five earned a tidy $626 million.
HitFix is reported that Phillips’ The Hangover Part III is struggling a bit out of the gate. The movie has only earned $11.7 million since Wednesday night. This is a far cry from the $31.6 million The Hangover II made on its first day of release.
Despite the negative reviews the star-studded comedy has received, it’s still expected to make around $70 million over the holiday weekend. Depending on how well Star Trek Into Darkness performs, Phillips’ effort will likely land in second place when the final numbers are in.
Also vying for your entertainment dollar is the animated flick Epic. Although the movie will probably strike a chord with those looking for family-friendly alternatives to this weekend’s other offerings.
Are you planning to check out Fast and Furious 6 in theaters over the holiday? If so, be sure to check the review by the Inquisitr’s own Niki Cruz.
