Early ticket demand has put the Marvel superhero film on a strong track even before audiences get to see the full movieThe impressive figures have sparked fresh discussion about its potential performance worldwide.
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Avengers: Doomsday sets box office buzz soaring (PC: Twitter)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is already creating a box office buzz long before Avengers: Doomsday reaches cinemasWith Robert Downey Jrreturning to the franchise in a completely different avatar and Chris Evans also part of the massive ensemble, the film has become one of the biggest theatrical events of the yearEarly ticket sales are now adding to that excitementReports suggest the superhero film has recorded an extraordinary response despite being months away from releaseIf the current pace continues, the movie could be heading towards a historic global opening that would put it in a league of its own.
Avengers Doomsday pre-sales cross $100 million
The biggest talking point is the film’s early ticket demandAvengers: Doomsday has reportedly generated around $100 million in advance sales, which is approximately Rs 956.8 crore at the current exchange rate of about Rs 95.68 to a US dollar.
What makes the figure more striking is the timingTickets reportedly went on sale nearly four months before the December 18 theatrical releaseThe film is also said to be tracking around 65% ahead of the first two days of pre-sales for Spider-Man: Brand New DayBased on the current momentum reports suggest that a $1 billion global opening weekend, or roughly Rs 9,568 crore, could be within reachThat remains a projection rather than a confirmed box office result.
Robert Downey Jr returns as Doctor Doom
One of the biggest attractions is Robert Downey Jr’s return to the Marvel universeThis time he is not playing Tony Stark or Iron Man. He takes on the role of Victor Von Doom, giving fans a very different version of the actor.
A special look at Doctor Doom has already offered a glimpse of the character and his threatening presenceChris Evans is also part of the project as Steve RogersThe film is expected to bring together characters from different corners of the Marvel universe as they face a major threat to the multiverse.
The epic return of Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men
Directed by legendary Anthony and Joe Russo the film boasts an enormous castAlongside Downey Jr and Evans it includes Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh and Vanessa Kirby among several othersThe ensemble also includes major X-Men names such as Ian McKellen and Patrick StewartThe story is expected to connect heroes from multiple universes with the fate of the multiverse hanging in the balance.
Avengers Doomsday vs Dune Part Three and King
The December release schedule makes the situation even more interestingAvengers: Doomsday and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three are scheduled to arrive on December 18The holiday period will then see another major release in India with Shah Rukh Khan’s King scheduled for December 24This could turn the season into a major box office battle involving three highly anticipated films.
