Venom” sets a new record for October launch
“Venom” has busted the previous record set by “Gravity” of $55.7 million and led the charts with a whopping $80 million opening. The flick is being shown in 4250 screens.
#Venom's $80 million debut is the highest October opening since 2013's 'Gravity' https://t.co/JnngK4vsk1 pic.twitter.com/glwP9MTyIj
— Variety (@Variety) October 7, 2018
Sony pulls off a record with a shoestring budget
Sony has kept the cost low with a reported budget of $100 million; the film has already earned an estimated global start of $205 million.
‘Venom’ Sinks Teeth Into $205M Global Bow; Sets Biggest October Debut WW – International Box Office https://t.co/HeykLPCfMI pic.twitter.com/EeYx384Kqo
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 7, 2018
“Venom” blitzkrieg hits International Box Office With $125.2 Million
The flick has already raked in $125.2 million from the international market from 20,800 screens which are a record for any international opening. South Korea leads with$16.3 million.
“We can do whatever we want…” Grab some 🍿🍿 and experience why Tom Hardy is “phenomenal” in #Venom. pic.twitter.com/IpPQyhUKrh
— Venom Movie (@VenomMovie) October 6, 2018
“Venom” had a score of 31% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Venom" pulled off its surprise box office success in spite of some negative reviews and a score of 31% on Rotten Tomatoes site.
Which do you side with when it comes to #Venom - the #Tomatometer or the #AudienceScore? pic.twitter.com/ddVBg2Hluf
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) October 8, 2018
“Venom” still not declared a hit
How successful “Venom” will be at the box office will depend upon whether the interest about the flick will transfer from the diehard fans to the general audience. The coming weeks will decide if the Sony has hit the Jackpot or a dud.
