How much will Star Trek make opening weekend? - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 05-05-2009, 02:21 AM

How much do you think Star Trek will make it's opening weekend? And do you plan on seeing it?

xtop · 05-05-2009, 02:22 AM

i think the average movie goer sees star trek as too nerdy, so i don't think it puts up wolverine type numbers. but i'm seeing this opening weekend

i'll throw out 65-75

Batman1980 · 05-05-2009, 02:24 AM

I actually think hype and curiosity will blow this movie up a LOT, especially since a lot of Trekkies will give in and see it. I see a $90-100 million opening weekend for this movie and then like Wolverine, a huge drop-off the second week.

iori · 05-05-2009, 02:25 AM

70-80

Sussudio · 05-05-2009, 02:25 AM

i bet many standard action lovers will see it in addition to a plethora of old and new fans...i'm going with over 90 mil

Blu Titan · 05-05-2009, 02:26 AM

I agree with Sussudio

Over 90 million for Da Trek Nation.

I will be there on Friday or Saturday. Can't miss it.

xtop · 05-05-2009, 02:27 AM

i have to see the movie alone because nobody wants to see a star trek movie

iori · 05-05-2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i have to see the movie alone because nobody wants to see a star trek movie

Same here, but at least i know how to get rid of my gf now.

edit: sorry to the gf if you are reading this.

ShelbyGT500 · 05-08-2009, 03:59 AM

I think it will be the first 90-100mil movie of the season.

Grevlin · 05-08-2009, 04:03 AM

I heard claps and cheers DURING the movie.

It has the Cash Mojo

and will coast past 90 mil this weekend.

jk1138 · 05-08-2009, 04:15 AM

I just got back from seeing it, in a word AWESOME! This is going to do very, VERY well!

DC_Street · 05-08-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Grevlin

I heard claps and cheers DURING the movie.

It has the Cash Mojo

and will coast past 90 mil this weekend.

same here, and after the movie the audience clapped for the longest I have ever seen anyone do after seeing a movie, even longer than the Dark Knight

the IMAX was packed and every little remark or "look" that was from the original series everyone laughed and accepted with a warm welcome. I will definitely be going to see this again Saturday and then how ever many more times I can

I only planned to see this movie once in theaters and I had really high expectations based on the reviews, well after seeing it...it blew them all out of the water. This movie nailed it head on with the characters, it was a very fun movie and it had the old STAR TREK feel to it. I just wish the movie had been longer or the sequel was coming out tomorrow, I want to see more of the cast!

My only complaint of the movie was

[Show spoiler]

. I don't know if that was in the original series or not but it just seemed to really irritate me every time it happened. Scotty's little alien dude was annoying as well, but can be easily overlooked

.

*sigh*

great movie and great cast. The way Bones, Kirk, and Spock's chemistry worked together was awesome

ScarredLungs · 05-05-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

i think the average movie goer sees star trek as too nerdy, so i don't think it puts up wolverine type numbers. but i'm seeing this opening weekend

i'll throw out 65-75

I agree. I do not think that this movie will be as big as many people think it will be.

xtop · 05-05-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cvm

I agree. I do not think that this movie will be as big as many people think it will be.

there's no doubt it's going to attract a new core group of fans, but it just doesn't have the mass appeal because....well, its star trek

modano079 · 05-05-2009, 07:54 PM

I have already contributed my money towards the 70-80 mil I expect. I can't wait!

mikejet · 05-05-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by modano079

I have already contributed my money towards the 70-80 mil I expect. I can't wait!

I contributed $72 for the opening BO. Man IMAX is expensive here in Souther California.

GORT · 05-08-2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

i think the average movie goer sees star trek as too nerdy, so i don't think it puts up wolverine type numbers. but i'm seeing this opening weekend

i'll throw out 65-75

Well next time you use your communicator sorry I mean cell phone you can thank the "nerd" who watched TOS and was inspired by it. Along with all the other "nerds" who watched it and grew up to be doctors and scientists and astronauts.

xtop · 05-08-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GORT

Well next time you use your communicator sorry I mean cell phone you can thank the "nerd" who watched TOS and was inspired by it. Along with all the other "nerds" who watched it and grew up to be doctors and scientists and astronauts.

it wasn't meant as a slight. i literally couldn't find anyone to go see this movie with me because its "star trek". your average moviegoer thinks the same thing.

and i have a hard time buying star trek is the reason for cell phones

but i get what you mean

toef · 05-08-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

it wasn't meant as a slight. i literally couldn't find anyone to go see this movie with me because its "star trek". your average moviegoer thinks the same thing.

and i have a hard time buying star trek is the reason for cell phones

but i get what you mean

These crazy Star Trek fans always get so defensive.

I don't think Star Trek had anything to do with cell phones. I'm pretty sure phones were around first, and it was obviously only a matter of time before they became portable.

And for every Star Trek fan that goes on to become a doctor, there is at least one that goes on to work at a video store.

Anyhow, I agree with xtop. I think the perceived nerdiness might keep some people away. If they hear good things about it (and by good, I mean "no, this isn't nerdy at all, it's great"), then the movie might have a good 2nd week.

There are tons of guys who probably think Wolverine is awesome, and their girlfriends think Hugh Jackman is a stud, so I'm not surprised Wolverine did well. Good luck getting a girl to see Star Trek... or admitting to a girl you want to see it.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-08-2009, 01:56 AM

I'm assuming this will be the best of Star Treks and will be underrated.

View Poll Results: How much will Star Trek make opening weekend?
Under $40 million	5	2.58%
$40 - $50 million	7	3.61%
$50 - $60 million	11	5.67%
$60 - $70 million	19	9.79%
$70 -$80 million	50	25.77%
$80 - $90 million	30	15.46%
Over $90 million	72	37.11%
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05-05-2009, 02:21 AM	#1
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	How much will Star Trek make opening weekend? How much do you think Star Trek will make it's opening weekend? And do you plan on seeing it?

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05-05-2009, 02:22 AM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i think the average movie goer sees star trek as too nerdy, so i don't think it puts up wolverine type numbers. but i'm seeing this opening weekend i'll throw out 65-75

05-05-2009, 02:24 AM	#3
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I actually think hype and curiosity will blow this movie up a LOT, especially since a lot of Trekkies will give in and see it. I see a $90-100 million opening weekend for this movie and then like Wolverine, a huge drop-off the second week.

05-05-2009, 02:25 AM	#4
iori Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Trading Score:2	70-80

05-05-2009, 02:25 AM	#5
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	i bet many standard action lovers will see it in addition to a plethora of old and new fans...i'm going with over 90 mil

05-05-2009, 02:26 AM	#6
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I agree with Sussudio Over 90 million for Da Trek Nation. I will be there on Friday or Saturday. Can't miss it.

05-05-2009, 02:27 AM	#7
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i have to see the movie alone because nobody wants to see a star trek movie

05-08-2009, 03:59 AM	#9
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:7	I think it will be the first 90-100mil movie of the season.

05-08-2009, 04:03 AM	#10
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	I heard claps and cheers DURING the movie. It has the Cash Mojo and will coast past 90 mil this weekend.

05-08-2009, 04:15 AM	#11
jk1138 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:FL Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:59 Trading Score:27	I just got back from seeing it, in a word AWESOME! This is going to do very, VERY well!

05-05-2009, 07:54 PM	#15
modano079 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Arlington, Texas Blu-ray collection:86 Trading Score:2	I have already contributed my money towards the 70-80 mil I expect. I can't wait!

05-08-2009, 01:56 AM	#20
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm assuming this will be the best of Star Treks and will be underrated.

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