Batman sequel nabs a record $158.3 million
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight†rocketed the Batman film franchise into the superhero stratosphere as it nabbed the highest weekend opening ever in grossing an official $158.3 million — even more than Sunday’s estimate of $155.3 million.
Tally easily beats the $151.1 million opening of “Spider-Man 3†in May 2007. “Dark Knight†enjoyed a better-than-expected Sunday. Final figure of $158.3 million was released Monday morning.
via:variety.com
kudos to the makers Dark Knight for their record breaking opening weekend… it’s no wonder there’s talk of another one coming out ASAP