LOS ANGELES -- Doctor Strange and his multiverse got to linger a little longer atop the weekend box office as Tom Cruise and “Top Gun” wait in the wings.Marvel's “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was the top-earning film of the weekend for the third straight week, bringing in $31.6 million in 4,534 North American theaters, according to studio estimates released Sunday.“Downtown Abbey: A New Era” made a strong opening showing for Focus Features with $16 million from 3,820 theaters, but there was no real blockbuster competition for “Doctor Strange."That will change with the long awaited, and long delayed, release of “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel that arrives next week on Memorial Day weekend, 36 years after the original smash hit and cultural landmark.It flies in amid sky-high hype.Cruise had the film festival in Cannes, France, abuzz on Wednesday with a whirlwind appearance for the film's European premiere that included a fly over of French fighter jets and an honorary Palme d’Or award.But while the world waits, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” crossed the $800 million mark in global grosses, surpassing “The Batman” to become the top-grossing film of the year.Released by the Walt Disney Co. and directed by Sam Raimi, “ Doctor Strange 2 ” benefitted from being the first Marvel movie to follow “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” in which Benedict Cumberbatch’s sorcerer played a pivotal role.It also builds upon the popular Disney+ series “Wandavision” and contains a number of cameos that fans didn’t want to be spoiled.Holdover family films “The Bad Guys” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” took the third and fourth spots.
Box Office: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Opens to Astonishing $36 Million in Previews
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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThis sorcerer still reigns supreme.Disney and Marvel’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” earned a formidable $36 million in Thursday previews, setting the stage for what could be a massive $175 million-plus debut this weekend. This ranks as the eighth largest preview performance ever, behind “Avengers: Infinity War’s” $39 million in 2018.
Its launch should boost morale in Hollywood, which could use the lift these days, what with all the mergers, layoffs and sliding share prices. It also officially kicks off the summer blockbuster season, a time of year that will see the releases of “Jurassic World: Dominion,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Thor: Love and Thunder,” the kind of four-quadrant fare that theater owners hope will help continue their rebound from COVID closures.
But that’s what’s unfolding at a macro level. When it comes to “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” the results demonstrate the enduring popularity of all things Marvel, a kind of appeal that can withstand even the most pernicious public health crisis.
The second “Doctor Strange” adventure has already been minting moolah overseas, picking up $85.7 million to date from more than 40 overseas markets, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Korea. It should gross $125 million to $140 million in foreign markets through Sunday.“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” brings back Benedict Cumberbatch as the goatee-rocking conjurer and boasts an ensemble that includes Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong and Rachel McAdams.
There’s also some MCU cameos that will send fans into raptures. Sam Raimi, who basically ushered in the modern comic-book movie era with the original
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Box Office: ‘Downton Abbey 2’ Starts Strong With $16 Million as ‘Doctor Strange’ Rules Again
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThe Crawley family still has the royal touch at the box office. “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” a sequel to the big-screen continuation of the beloved British television show, captured $16 million from 3,815 North American theaters in its domestic debut.
Michel Hazanavicius on Why Cannes Opener ‘Final Cut’ Might Get Booed and the Reason He Avoids Hollywood
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWith “Final Cut,” Oscar-winning filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius has to convince audiences that he’s a very bad director. At least for the first 20 minutes or so of the movie within a movie. You see, “Final Cut,” a remake of the 2017 Japanese cult favorite, “One Cut of the Dead,” initially unspools as a low-budget zombie film, one produced with few frills and even less talent.
‘Doctor Strange 2’ to Add $60 Million-Plus in 2nd Box Office Weekend
That would be a somewhat larger second weekend drop from its $187 million opening weekend than MCU films like “Captain America: Civil War” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which had similar opening weekends and topped $70 million in their second frame. Still, Sam Raimi’s MCU film is close to joining “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “The Batman” as only the third film of the COVID era to earn over $300 million at the global box office, and will also pass $600 million in global grosses this weekend.
‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’ Tops $500M Worldwide; Nears $300M Overseas
After crossing the $200M domestic mark on Monday, Disney/Marvel’s Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness on Tuesday zoomed past $500M global. It is also nearing $300M at the international box office, certain to reach that milestone today.
‘Doctor Strange 2’ Opens to $265 Million at International Box Office, Flies Past $450 Million Globally
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the newest timeline-altering tentpole in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, captured a huge $265 million in its international box office debut.Those mighty ticket sales represent the second-biggest opening weekend overseas in pandemic times. Sony’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” still stands as the highest-grossing COVID-era debut with $340 million internationally.The second “Doctor Strange” film, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the goatee-rocking sorcerer, generated $185 million in North America over the weekend, bringing its global tally to a massive $450 million.
‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ may set box office record
despite poor reviews.The star-studded flick, with Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange, is now projected to top $200 million in US sales through Sunday, well ahead of the $160 million to $180 million previously expected, according to Variety.“Dr.
Box Office: ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Summoning 2022’s Biggest Domestic Opening
J. Kim Murphy The doctor is in.
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How [SPOILER] in the ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Post-Credits Scene Sets Up the MCU’s Future
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterSPOILER ALERT: This story discusses the main post-credit scene in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” currently in theaters.For as long as he’s been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) — former genius neurosurgeon turned master of the mystical arts — has only had eyes for one person: Dr. Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams).
‘Cat’s Out Of The Bag’ On Major ‘Doctor Strange’ Cameo
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains a major “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” spoiler.
Elizabeth Olsen opens up about her relationship with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen are known for keeping their personal life private, especially when it comes to family, and following the incredible success of their sister Elizabeth Olsen, it seems the famous twins have been supporting her every step of the way, as it was revealed by the ‘WandaVision’ star.“It’s an amazing feeling, being the younger sibling to twins,” Elizabeth explained during her recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, adding, “If I was spoiled by one, the other one wanted to match it. I loved it.”She also admitted that she felt “very protected” to have her two famous sisters by her side, as they had started their career in Hollywood at a young age in ‘Full House’ and knew how to navigate their lives in the spotlight.“I always felt that having older twin sisters was an advantage,” she continued, “I felt very clear about how I was going to navigate lots of things because of watching them.
‘Doctor Strange’ and ‘Thor’ Are Coming Back! Get the Scoop on 10 Must-See Summer Movies
A very marvel-ous season! Nearly five months since the last Marvel Cinematic Universe flick hit the big screen, this summer will have two highly anticipated sequels coming out: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder — and that’s just the tipping point for 2022 movie releases.
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' End Credits Scene Explained!
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How to Watch 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' and Which Marvel Titles to Stream in Advance
Get Tickets for To catch up on the storylines so that you're fully ready to watch the newest movie, keep reading to find out which Marvel movies and series you should stream beforehand. What better movie to watch before the sequel than the first film. The 2016 movie, available to stream now on Disney+, tells the story of Stephen Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), a brilliant, but self-involved neurosurgeon who loses everything after his hands are damaged in a car accident. On a quest to heal his injuries, Strange travels to Nepal to study mystic arts and unlocks his true potential as a magician.
Box Office: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Ignites Internationally With $27 Million
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the latest timeline-bending entry in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, has kicked off at the international box office, collecting $27.2 million on opening day.The film is currently playing in 20 overseas markets, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Korea. “Doctor Strange 2” opens in North America and several other territories on Friday.
Horror-Filled ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Highlights the Genre’s Absence in Oscar Artisan Categories
Clayton Davis The horror genre is one of the most undervalued art forms in the space of critical accolades. However, scramble in the superhero factor, like Marvel’s newest entry, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” from Sam Raimi, and you have a product that will indeed generate discussion and divisive reactions.To get it out of the away nice and early, the anticipated sequel is not a contender to go into the history books like the two previous superhero features that managed to make the cut, “Black Panther” (2018) and “Joker” (2019).
‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’ Conjures $27M+ On First Day Overseas – International Box Office
Refresh for latest…: Disney/Marvel’s Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness began offshore release on Wednesday in 20 markets and is already doing some crazy numbers. With $27.2M through yesterday, the first-day overall results are only 4% below Spider-Man: No Way Home and a staggering 153% ahead of the original 2016 Doctor Strange, as well as 210% ahead of The Batman on a like-for-like basis at today’s rates.
Box Office: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Aims for Massive $175 Million-Plus Opening Weekend
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the latest timeline-bending installment in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, looks to start the summer movie season with a sizzle.The comic book movie — the second standalone superhero adventure to spotlight Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange — is projected to collect a mighty $160 million to $180 million when it opens in 4,400 North American theaters over the weekend. Some box office experts believe that excitement for all things Marvel could propel the film’s three-day tally closer to $200 million.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, & Rachel McAdams Skip Met Gala for 'Doctor Strange 2' L.A. Premiere
On the same night as the Met Gala, some major stars were on the red carpet on the other side of the country!