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Batman v Superman forecast to gross $1bn at box offices despite universal-panning

Batman v Superman grossed over $530.4m at box offices around the world, as of yesterday morning. ...
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14.02 1 Apr 2016


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Batman v Superman forecast to gross $1bn at box offices despite universal-panning

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14.02 1 Apr 2016


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Batman v Superman grossed over $530.4m at box offices around the world, as of yesterday morning.

$28m was earned across non-US markets on Wednesday alone.

The film is now expected to pass the $1bn barrier before it ends its cinema run. With no blockbusters scheduled to be released over the coming weekend, the money is expected to keep rolling in.

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The film has made over $200m in the US in its first six days on general release and $230m in other markets.

The showdown between the two iconic characters has a critics score of 29% on Rotten Tomatoes - but it has also received a 71% audience rating.

The film's success bodes well for Warner Brothers, who plan to anchor a universe of spin-offs and sequels around the Zack Snyder directed film.

The Press Association compiled a list of the top 10 grossing superhero films in the UK since 1989, adjusted for inflation:

1. The Dark Knight Rises (2012): £58.7m

2. The Dark Knight (2008): £55.4m

3. Marvel Avengers Assemble (2012): £54.1m

4. The Avengers: Age Of Ultron (2015): £48.3m

5. Spider-Man 3 (2007): £39.2m

6. Spider-Man (2002): £38.6m

7. Iron Man 3 (2013): £37.8m

8. Deadpool (2016): £37.3m

9. Spider-Man 2 (2004): £33.7m

10. Man Of Steel (2013) £30.6m


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