Box Office Showdown (2/13-2/17) Alita, Happy Death Day 2U, Isn't it Romantic - Blu-ray Forum

Chaotic · 02-07-2019, 03:54 PM

Alita: Battle Angel (opens 2/14)
Fox

Happy Death Day 2U
Universal

Isn't it Romantic
Warner Bros.

Creed · 02-07-2019, 03:57 PM

HDD2 and IIR will perform well (until it hits Netflix internationally). Who knows if the international release could affect the film.

Alita is a wild card. I want it to do well domestically, but it's unlikely. Could kill internationally.

Himmel · 02-07-2019, 04:02 PM

1) Alita
2) HDD2
3) IIR

filmbuffTX · 02-07-2019, 04:23 PM

I think Alita will eek it out over Happy Death Day 2U.

I had no interest in seeing Isn’t It Romantic based on the premise, but I saw the trailer in front of Beale Street last night. It looks fun and I like the cast. I might give it a chance in theaters.

DanTheMan · 02-07-2019, 04:24 PM

Hoping that Alita just blows the door wide open domestically, but we saw how GITS did even with a household name like ScarJo.

IIR has a Hemsworth, so that’s automatically no #1.

Creed · 02-07-2019, 04:27 PM

I'll vote for Alita edging the top.

Chaotic · 02-07-2019, 04:29 PM

1. Happy Death Day 2U $21M
2. Alita $16M
3. Isn't it Romantic $15M

Pounder · 02-07-2019, 04:31 PM

Voted for Happy Death Day 2U

MikeScott · 02-07-2019, 07:10 PM

I cannot wait for HDD2U, but I feel it will disappoint. I just don't sense much excitement and I don't think they've been pushing it that hard. I think Isn't It Romantic does more. Lego Movie will be #1 obviously.

D00mM4r1n3 · 02-08-2019, 06:38 PM

People seem to think that Avatar was a great movie so I figure they'll gladly throw money at Alita.

MikeScott · 02-08-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by D00mM4r1n3

People seem to think that Avatar was a great movie so I figure they'll gladly throw money at Alita.

Alita looks bad though. Personally I don't even like Avatar. I don't think many will care about this. No way it does better than Ghost In The Shell which had the starpower of ScarJo.

Damon1281 · 02-08-2019, 07:55 PM

RoSal will definitely beat ReWill and LiHem.

AaronJ · 02-08-2019, 09:16 PM

I will be rooting for Happy Death Day 2 as I adored the first one. But I'm just not sure how it will do.

I agree with Mike that I can't see a way that Lego won't win the week.

Bugg · 02-09-2019, 12:15 AM

Maybe Lego movie spends a 2nd week at #1

filmbuffTX · 02-09-2019, 12:34 AM

Alita will take all or most of the premium screens away from The Lego Movie. Every IMAX and Dolby Cinema screen in my area will be playing Alita next weekend. Lego will still have standard 3D.

MikeScott · 02-09-2019, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

I will be rooting for Happy Death Day 2 as I adored the first one. But I'm just not sure how it will do.

It had an alright CS (a B) and while I know quite a few people personally that loved the first I also know people who weren't crazy about it because it wasn't scary. I hope one day more people will understand the concept of a horror comedy and not every "horror" film has to be scary.

The hook for the first gave it more breakout potential but it may have been a mistake to go with the same day being repeated again. I have seen many comments on Twitter that it's just the same as the first movie. Even one of my friends who loved the first isn't impressed by the trailer. Oh well, maybe good reviews will help. Director Christopher Landon's movies have a pretty good track record of being well-received by critics. I think the movie itself will deliver and be a great time. I really want it to do well so my fingers are crossed it's not a total flop.

brooks101189 · 02-09-2019, 12:55 AM

If I had to guess, I'd think Lego 2.

I'm not actually sure of next week to be honest. I don't know which way Alita will go, whether it will surprise or go the way of Mortal Engines and nose dive. Isn't it Romantic and Happy Death Day 2U will do fine though

AaronJ · 02-09-2019, 12:55 AM

Well it's only got a production budget of $9M, so I think it will do fine in the end.

But yeah, I don't see it breaking $50M domestic and $120M ww like the first one did.

ImBlu_DaBaDee · 02-09-2019, 01:26 AM

I think LEGO Movie 2 will stay #1 but I hope Alita crushes it and surprises us all.

ImBlu_DaBaDee · 02-09-2019, 02:29 PM

Never mind, it looks like LEGO Movie 2 is having a much lower opening than expected (33 million estimated) and loses its Dolby, IMAX, and 3D screens to Alita. That means it’s second weekend will only be around 20 million, which is about what Happy Death Day 2U and Isn’t It Romantic should do. I think Alita will squeak out ahead of those.

View Poll Results: What will be #1 this weekend?
Alita: Battle Angel	28	50.00%
Happy Death Day 2U	20	35.71%
Isn't it Romantic	0	0%
Other	8	14.29%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

02-09-2019, 12:55 AM	#17
brooks101189 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:My Home Trading Score:102	If I had to guess, I'd think Lego 2. I'm not actually sure of next week to be honest. I don't know which way Alita will go, whether it will surprise or go the way of Mortal Engines and nose dive. Isn't it Romantic and Happy Death Day 2U will do fine though Last edited by brooks101189; 02-09-2019 at 01:01 AM.

02-07-2019, 03:54 PM	#1
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Box Office Showdown (2/13-2/17) Alita, Happy Death Day 2U, Isn't it Romantic Alita: Battle Angel (opens 2/14) Fox Happy Death Day 2U Universal Isn't it Romantic Warner Bros.

02-07-2019, 03:57 PM	#2
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:136 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	HDD2 and IIR will perform well (until it hits Netflix internationally). Who knows if the international release could affect the film. Alita is a wild card. I want it to do well domestically, but it's unlikely. Could kill internationally.

02-07-2019, 04:02 PM	#3
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	1) Alita 2) HDD2 3) IIR

02-07-2019, 04:23 PM	#4
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	I think Alita will eek it out over Happy Death Day 2U. I had no interest in seeing Isn’t It Romantic based on the premise, but I saw the trailer in front of Beale Street last night. It looks fun and I like the cast. I might give it a chance in theaters.

02-07-2019, 04:24 PM	#5
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Hoping that Alita just blows the door wide open domestically, but we saw how GITS did even with a household name like ScarJo. IIR has a Hemsworth, so that’s automatically no #1.

02-07-2019, 04:27 PM	#6
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:136 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I'll vote for Alita edging the top.

02-07-2019, 04:29 PM	#7
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	1. Happy Death Day 2U $21M 2. Alita $16M 3. Isn't it Romantic $15M

02-07-2019, 04:31 PM	#8
Pounder Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Trading Score:37	Voted for Happy Death Day 2U

02-07-2019, 07:10 PM	#9
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I cannot wait for HDD2U, but I feel it will disappoint. I just don't sense much excitement and I don't think they've been pushing it that hard. I think Isn't It Romantic does more. Lego Movie will be #1 obviously.

02-08-2019, 06:38 PM	#10
D00mM4r1n3 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2556 DVD collection:282 Trading Score:12	People seem to think that Avatar was a great movie so I figure they'll gladly throw money at Alita.

02-08-2019, 07:55 PM	#12
Damon1281 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:-	RoSal will definitely beat ReWill and LiHem.

02-08-2019, 09:16 PM	#13
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I will be rooting for Happy Death Day 2 as I adored the first one. But I'm just not sure how it will do. I agree with Mike that I can't see a way that Lego won't win the week.

02-09-2019, 12:15 AM	#14
Bugg Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:754 Blu-ray collection:1932 DVD collection:145	Maybe Lego movie spends a 2nd week at #1

02-09-2019, 12:34 AM	#15
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	Alita will take all or most of the premium screens away from The Lego Movie. Every IMAX and Dolby Cinema screen in my area will be playing Alita next weekend. Lego will still have standard 3D.

02-09-2019, 01:26 AM	#19
ImBlu_DaBaDee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2018 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:431 DVD collection:30	I think LEGO Movie 2 will stay #1 but I hope Alita crushes it and surprises us all.

02-09-2019, 02:29 PM	#20
ImBlu_DaBaDee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2018 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:431 DVD collection:30	Never mind, it looks like LEGO Movie 2 is having a much lower opening than expected (33 million estimated) and loses its Dolby, IMAX, and 3D screens to Alita. That means it’s second weekend will only be around 20 million, which is about what Happy Death Day 2U and Isn’t It Romantic should do. I think Alita will squeak out ahead of those.

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