“Hunger Games” opened with an estimated $68 million for its first day, the fifth-best opening day result ever. (Photo Courtesy of Lionsgate Alliance Films)
The odds were certainly in its favor.
“The Hunger Games” garnered an impressive $155 in its opening weekend, surpassing most analyst expectations.
With such astounding figures, the “Hunger Games'” film reached the third-best opening weekend ever, only following “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows-Part 2” at $169.2 million and “The Dark Knight” at $158.4 million.
“Hunger Games” impressed reviewers further by becoming the first and most profitable non-sequel.
The closest competitor to date was in 2010 with “Alice in Wonderland” at $116.1 million.
“Twillight” fanatics should brace themselves for this competitive fact.
“Hunger Games” was more lucrative than all four “Twilight” films.
Lionsgate is extremely pleased with box office results considering “Hunger Games” production costs were only $80 million, and marketing costs were only $45 million.
