Box Office: ‘Shang-Chi’ Dazzles With Mighty $71.4 Million Opening Weekend

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“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” delivered the sizzle that struggling movie theaters so desperately needed, debuting to $71.4 million in its inaugural weekend. The Marvel adv…

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adventure is on pace to rack up a mighty $83.5 million over the four-day Labor Day weekend, trumping expectations that had anticipated a debut of between $45 million to $50 million while also shattering barriers for Asian representation on screen.

Unlike “Black Widow,” “Shang-Chi” was showing exclusively in theaters. “Black Widow” opted for a hybrid release and debuted on Disney Plus, where it was available to rent for $30, at the same time it opened in theaters, something that may have caused ticket sales to crater in subsequent weeks of release. The strong reception for “Shang-Chi” could impact the way that Disney rolls out future superhero adventures during COVID-19.

Last weekend’s champion, Universal’s “Candyman,” pulled in an estimated $10.5 million over the three-day weekend. The horror film is on pace to earn $13.4 million over the four-day holiday. That would bring its total to $41.9 million, an impressive figure given its $25 million budget.

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If I was part of Scarlett Johansson’s legal team, I would make this exhibit A

It’s only good if redlettermedia say it is, k?

Let's not mince words. Shang Chi in a non-covid world should have brought in $200 million US. Covid is having an impact.

I think it just goes to show that people will and di want to give back to theaters and have that experience especially if the film is good. I understand the at home release as well..quite sure a happy medium can be found for the time being until things open back to full capacity

Still less than BlackWidow, which was a day-and-date release.

There are a ton of people who are going to be waiting the four weeks to see it at home. If the movie is not absolutely spectacular, do the dual platform.

Probably the strongest origin Marvel film. Also the fight choreography is a HUGE step up from previous Marvel films, which I found to just be okay. Loved it. ShangChi

Deserved. I couldn't wait to watch it and damn it was a good movie. Imo that's one of the best MCU movies I've seen.

Hopefully people are safe that’s all that matters.

You love to see it, best stand alone since Winter Soldier, amazing fights and that third act!

This movie is a pathetic joke, fakest movie ever. people are lying if they said they enjoyed it, impossible to enjoy this trash pile. Marvel marketing dept wins again, fools will lose money.

Boring AF

Its really good Even though it is set in the MCU, its kind of just a fantastical martial arts movie Good action and story

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Is that just what it's made in the US or globally?

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Already seen it twice! Once in dolby and then in imax!! Surprisingly awesome movie!

$71 million for a marvel movie? Black Widow, when combined with streaming, made ($80). $71 million puts it as the lowest opening for a Marvel movie. It’s a decent sign that (maybe) people are ready for movie theatres again, but Disney is gonna wonder about that streaming.

kenjeong Worst Marvel movie I have ever seen. There is absolutely no story or character depth.

kenjeong Excited to see it, but going to a movie theater is just not happening for our family. I hope it comes to the drive in.

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Congrats SimuLiu! Guess the 'experiment' went well!

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Watched shangchi last night!! Awesome movie!! Highly recommend! SimuLiu kicked ass!! 💪🤙

The question now is that all front-loaded from Marvel fans (as Black Widow was) or will it have legs?

Shouldn’t the copy read “Shang-Chi is the second best opening weekend of the pandemic era”? Not third - it’s 71.4 million bests F9’s 70 million opening weekend.

We did it guys! Now where’s my cut?

No more streaming.

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This is fantastic news and should be something that keeps much of the fall and winter slate of movies from moving!

71m is above 70m, therefore it is not behind F9, rather it’s between BW and F9.

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Great film !! Congratulation to all team !! 😎😎😎😉😉👍👍

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