Shattering numerous records, Warner Bros.’ The Hangover Part II grossed $118.1 million in its first four days to help fuel the best Memorial Day weekend in history at the domestic box office. The sequel is expected to gross another $20 million on Monday for a staggering five-day bow of $138.1 million, setting a new benchmark for comedies.
Hangover should grab the largest five-day opening ever for any R-rated pic, comedy or otherwise. Previous best was The Matrix Reloaded ($134.3 million) and The Passion of the Christ ($125.2 million).
Hangover is a sizeable victory for Warners and co-financing partner Legendary Pictures, and delivered the studio its best Memorial Weekend ever (Terminator Salvation was the previous crown holder at $65.3 million).
“This blows everything out of the water. It’s pretty amazing stuff,” Warner Bros. president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman said. “Moviegoers love all the characters, and they love the story.”
Hangover is the first title in months to appeal heavily to younger moviegoers, who represented 54% of the audience.
I guess I fell in that 54% of younger moviegoers, okay, well, may be not. But I did see Hangover 2 and well, let's just say I never saw part 1, I know, you're making a face right now but it's true. I thought Hangover 2 had it's funny parts. Of course I was so not laughing like most people in the movie theater. They were laughing as if it was the funniest thing they've ever seen in life, NOT! But with all due respect the movie was funny and it had a better plot than I expected. Hats off to the Hangover cast and crew for making box office history.
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