Will Iron Man 2 be bigger than The Dark Knight?

Extra Tidbit:	Do you care if a movie you like breaks financial records?

Source:	LA Times

optimusprime24

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7:15PM on 04/13/2010

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It is possible

Muta

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12:17AM on 04/09/2010

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I'm going to see this but man, not impressed by the trailers at all. Lacking excitement.

Hunch51984

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5:54PM on 04/08/2010

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Who knows?

In terms of sequels I just want this to be up there with Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back and not Harold And Kumar Go To Guantanamo Bay.

Vlad99

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9:55AM on 04/08/2010

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NO

Opening weekend will be huge, but the longevity won't. Fans will rush the theatres in the beginning and then move on to the next big summer release. I don't see many repeat customers especially with the high cost of ticket prices and the amazing quality of boot-legs out there.
Rooting for everyone in the film though - great cast and director!

not_tragedi

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8:11AM on 04/08/2010

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I really don't care how well the film fairs in theaters just as long as it's a good movie. Now, I know that most of my friends across the age variance are really excited for the movie but that's just because of RDJr ^_^

emjoi

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6:13AM on 04/08/2010

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PR journalism...

To be honest this sounds like a bit of publicity sneakery. Someone trying to build up buzz for the movie by providing dodgy info to get a story on the film published.

Or I might just be too cynical.

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skywalker25

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4:49AM on 04/08/2010

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I'm not looking forward to this as much as I did Dark Knight. I'll go see it sometime, but it doesn't even have to be opening weekend. With The Dark Knight I bought tickets online for opening day as soon as they were available.
As far as I movie I like breaking records, it is nice to see a good movie get it's kudos, but it's not necessary when total crap ends up making tons of money. Spider-Man 3 made more than the first two and it sucked.

Sedated_Experiment

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4:18AM on 04/08/2010

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Nope.

The Dark Knight made a killing from word of mouth. Iron Man 2 looks entertaining, sure. But I highly doubt it will meet the cinematic quality of the Dark Knight.

I think it already has a "too many stars" issue already. Iron Man 1 was great - but I get the feeling they are going to Transformers 2 this one. Too many explosions, too many characters, too little character development (which is what made the first one so great). But who knows.. I could be proven wrong. Hell, I want to be proven

The Dark Knight made a killing from word of mouth. Iron Man 2 looks entertaining, sure. But I highly doubt it will meet the cinematic quality of the Dark Knight.

I think it already has a "too many stars" issue already. Iron Man 1 was great - but I get the feeling they are going to Transformers 2 this one. Too many explosions, too many characters, too little character development (which is what made the first one so great). But who knows.. I could be proven wrong. Hell, I want to be proven wrong.

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themanstrikesagain

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1:40AM on 04/08/2010

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It may beat the opening weekend.

It will not be the total domestic gross.

I am not as excited about Iron man 2 as I was about the Dark Knight. I am excited about Iron Man 2, convinced it will deliver on all fronts and kick major ass.

But when the Dark Knight was coming I was literally counting down the days. I dont even know when IM2 opens.

Aba-DaBa-Tua

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12:56AM on 04/08/2010

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Anyone else notice...

Why is it that every comment on here talking about TDK not meeting their expectations or them being more excited about seeing IM2 is getting 'thumbs down' ... oh you fan boys!

predator_silver

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12:08AM on 04/08/2010

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With the price of tickets going up! It might have a ghost of a chance.

Funployee

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11:40PM on 04/07/2010

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I'll probably end up seeing this opening night, but I have basically no enthusiasm about it. I'm sure it will be good, but I have no driving force making me desire to see it INTENSELY. TDK was something I NEEDED to see early and often.

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T DUBBS

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11:27PM on 04/07/2010

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The only way Iron Man2 will beat TDK is if Robert Downey Jr. suddenly drops dead before the movie comes out. It's been said before the main reason TDK made so much money is because people wanted to see Heath Ledgers last role. That's not to say either movie is bad since TDK was great and I'm sure Iron Man2 will be also, but the mystery of Heath's final role is what really drew people to the theater.

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Stratburst

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11:10PM on 04/07/2010

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It depends

on how good it is. TDK was a huge box office success because even fans of good movies could appreciate it. If IM2 is equally as compelling, then it has a shot.

lawrie123

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10:52PM on 04/07/2010

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sorry double post

lawrie123

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10:49PM on 04/07/2010

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new news

I just saw some new news that might sweeten the IM2 pot. On IMDB Olivia Munn is listed as playing Melina Vostokoff / The Iron Maiden. The movie just keeps getting better and better!

kreizler

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9:21PM on 04/07/2010

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If they releaed Iron Man 2 in 3D, you can bet your ass it'd beat The Dark Knight hands-down. With higher ticket prices and because the first one was really good, I'm betting it will break DK's record.

MidnightAngel

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9:13PM on 04/07/2010

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Bigger than The Dark Knight? No but it'll do very well at the box office.

Ayestrain

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9:06PM on 04/07/2010

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It just might--more people are flooding into theaters than ever, and they seem starved for some summer action with familiar stars. I'd say it will haul in over $100m at least opening weekend, probably lots more.

Paulie

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8:28PM on 04/07/2010

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Who cares

I don't give a shit which movie is bigger than the other. The only thing that matters in the end is a good movie.

JohnLocke2342

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8:27PM on 04/07/2010

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Eh.. I'm not sure. I loved Iron Man, but Batman is a bigger and more popular character.. plus Heath's death and the Joker role brought in an insane amount of interest. I can't wait for Iron Man 2 but it's nowhere near the hype I had for The Dark Knight. We shall see tho!

Lt. Raine

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8:23PM on 04/07/2010

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Doubt it

The reason TDK killed is because of Heath Ledger and the mystery surrounding his last full role. While IM2 is going to be one of my favorite movies this year, I dont think it will break $158M, but will definitely hit at least $130-140M.

But who knows, could shatter it.

Lt. Raine

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8:22PM on 04/07/2010

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Doubt it

The reason TDK killed is because of Heath Ledger and the mystery surrounding his last full role. While IM2 is going to be one of my favorite movies this year, I dont think it will break $158M, but will definitely hit at least $130-140M.

But who knows, could shatter it.

ClaudioMedusa

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8:21PM on 04/07/2010

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uh no

only movies that matter are PREDATORS and INCEPTION . iron man 2 will have a decent weekend then fall quickly afterwards. Liked the first one, I personally just dont need anymore iron man. again just my opinion.

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Alejandro27

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8:04PM on 04/07/2010

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It may

But will be short lived cause a month later Eclipse will break that record.

AnnaDraconida

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7:51PM on 04/07/2010

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It's gonna do very well, but as far as comic book movie BO grosses are concerned, the only film that can beat TDK is the next Batman... whenever that happens.

fnorori

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7:27PM on 04/07/2010

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This movie looks great. The trailers have been great and I loved the first film. Yet I'm not that excited to see it. With the Dark Knight I was dying to watch it. And it sucks because I couldnt see it till 2 weeks later because of how sold out everything was. I doubt the same thing will happen with this movie.

Sarahk

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6:57PM on 04/07/2010

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Just in response to the title of this post--NO

MuffMan81

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5:15PM on 04/07/2010

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Has everyone forgot?

IronMan was and is a second tier Marvel character, yet it still opened at almost 100 million in the first weekend. So why would it not have a chance to come close to TDK numbers for the first weekend? There is no way fanboys where the only ones who went to see IM opening weekend. And it continued to put up pretty amazing numbers during it's run. I believe finishing over the 300 million dollar threshhold. And most of you have to learn how to read an entire article, not just the pieces you feel

IronMan was and is a second tier Marvel character, yet it still opened at almost 100 million in the first weekend. So why would it not have a chance to come close to TDK numbers for the first weekend? There is no way fanboys where the only ones who went to see IM opening weekend. And it continued to put up pretty amazing numbers during it's run. I believe finishing over the 300 million dollar threshhold. And most of you have to learn how to read an entire article, not just the pieces you feel you can make an argument about. They were not asking if it will beat TDK overall box office take. I am definitely more excited to see IM2 then I was to see TDK, because I only cared about Heath's performance. Bale has to quit with that annoying f**king voice of his. Ruins any scene as Batman where his isn't just straight out fighting. And now I eagerly await all you Batman fanboys to bash me because I have blasphemed apparently. "And that was the second time I got crabs."

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mattchu161

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4:45PM on 04/07/2010

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That would be awesome

I am more excited to see Iron Man 2 than I was The Dark Knight, but that's because the first one is one of my favorite movies, whereas I wasn't a huge fan of Batman Begins (TDK was a million times better than that film). So it would be awesome if it beat the record for biggest opening weekend.

CJN

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3:24PM on 04/07/2010

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Hopefully bigger. Dark Knight is a good movie but overrated.

And Robert Downey Jr. is a far more likable actor than Christian Bale.

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Dark Knight

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2:32PM on 04/07/2010

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TOPICS LIKE THIS ...

... are more for forum, than for news article.

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DarkElfa

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2:08PM on 04/07/2010

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Unless something goes horribly wrong, the Avengers will be massive.

HoyleHaw

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1:40PM on 04/07/2010

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I probably enjoyed Iron Man more than TDK as a pure entertainment. I'm not especially anxious for this sequel, but want to see it still. I don't give a crap about returns as long as I get to see it. That's what matters, for a movie to do well enough that it can stick around long enough for me to catch it in theaters, if I so desire.

yosh_shmenge

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1:40PM on 04/07/2010

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Box Office Receipts

With the rising price of movie tickets, of COURSE the box office receipts are going to keep rising. They should count the number of TICKETS sold instead of the Box Office Take.

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prefuse

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1:35PM on 04/07/2010

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Yeah, unless something controversial happens surrounding the film, I can't see it reaching numbers THAT high. I can see it coming extremely close because it's not like films opening around it are giving it a run for it's money but The Dark Knight is the fucking Dark Knight. Iron Man was awesome but it didn't change the way we look at superhero movies the way Dark Knight did.

And honestly, as much as I'm looking forward to Iron Man 2, all the promotional material has been kind of lame. The

Yeah, unless something controversial happens surrounding the film, I can't see it reaching numbers THAT high. I can see it coming extremely close because it's not like films opening around it are giving it a run for it's money but The Dark Knight is the fucking Dark Knight. Iron Man was awesome but it didn't change the way we look at superhero movies the way Dark Knight did.

And honestly, as much as I'm looking forward to Iron Man 2, all the promotional material has been kind of lame. The trailers are solid but kind of awkwardly cut and the posters are lazy. I hope it's great but I wouldn't be surprised if it disappointed.

Unless Johannson dies suddenly and they find her in the Black Widow outfit, with a suicide note claiming she couldn't break character, I think this one's gonna have to settle for the 2nd best opening weekend ever.

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Aba-DaBa-Tua

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1:27PM on 04/07/2010

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Hmmm

1) The massive hype to TDK didn't enhance my liking of the film, I actually left the theater feeling disappointed in many aspects of the film with the exception of The Joker.

2) Iron Man 2 CAN break THIS record but its highly doubtful it'll make as much as TDK in the long haul and here's why:

a) Iron Man is geared to a wider audience. It's fairly light in tone, alot of action, bright colors (as opposed to TDK's shadowy/gritty feel) and colorful characters. TDK was for a more mature

1) The massive hype to TDK didn't enhance my liking of the film, I actually left the theater feeling disappointed in many aspects of the film with the exception of The Joker.

2) Iron Man 2 CAN break THIS record but its highly doubtful it'll make as much as TDK in the long haul and here's why:

a) Iron Man is geared to a wider audience. It's fairly light in tone, alot of action, bright colors (as opposed to TDK's shadowy/gritty feel) and colorful characters. TDK was for a more mature audience even if kids went to see it because its BATMAN.

b) It won't win in the long haul because Iron Man isnt as popular as Batman AND Heath Ledger is not in this movie. I'm not sure Batman 3 will beat TDK either because of this.

My anticipation for TDk was higher than Iron Man 2 for sure BUT I have a feeling I'll walk out of Iron Man 2 with a big smile on my face as opposed to deciding if I really liked it as I did leaving TDK.

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polarboy

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1:12PM on 04/07/2010

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Dark Knight Prevails...

I really dont care about box-office results and receipts. The fact is The Dark Knight was and is a masterpiece. It did what all other superhero films failed to do; take itself seriously. Iron Man 2 will be amazing, no doubt, but as a film and as a piece of work that has acting, performance, drama, action, and just plain ol' coolness...TDK will prevail.

TBagNUrMom

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1:09PM on 04/07/2010

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I don't see it happening

Iron Man is good, but he ain't no Dark Knight. OHHH!

wolverinerpt

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1:03PM on 04/07/2010

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Maybe

If the iron continues to stay hot, maybe. But I'm predicting it to come up a bit shy of TDK.

JimmyFive

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12:46PM on 04/07/2010

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ptsssshhhh!!!!

look at spidey 2, best in series, lowest opening weekend numbers -- anyway -- besides that TDK had heath ledger and astounding word of mouth -- IM2 however, is just a sequel, nothing else really going for it (unless mickey rourke dies, lol) so, imo, DEF NO WAY BEATING TDK

ThomasLeupp

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12:22PM on 04/07/2010

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Too much competition

Dark Knight came out on July 18 and its only competition was crappy Mummy and X-Files sequels. IM2 will face Shrek, Robin Hood and Persia, just in the month of May. Just don't think it'll have the legs.

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X-KID

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12:18PM on 04/07/2010

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IM2 vs. TDK

I don't think the film itself will be better than TDK but i totally think that IM2 will beat TDK's opening day record.

Justinvsky1

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12:17PM on 04/07/2010

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Yes it absolutely has a chance and I think it will.

Lone Justice

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12:03PM on 04/07/2010

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Yeah, but nah

I can see this, because EVERYBODY liked Iron Man- it was a great flick, and RDJr stole the show. TDK had controversy and notoriety, not all good, so I can't see it happening, but who knows, right?

Lone Justice

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12:01PM on 04/07/2010

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Yeah, but nah

I can see this, because EVERYBODY liked Iron Man- it was a great flick, and RDJr stole the show. TDK had controversy and notoriety, not all good, so I can't see it happening, but who knows, right?

slimbo0330

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11:30AM on 04/07/2010

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i like ironman, but it has a feel of the '89 batman franchise to it. Aging big name actors, a bit of goofiness, absurdity abound. but hey, i liked the 89 batman franchise til shumaker came around, so they can keep going until they make it into a cash cow.

Brer B8a

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11:26AM on 04/07/2010

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I can only speak for myself and when TDK was coming out I was super excited. I was checking online everyday for news on here and batman-on-film. It was probably the most anticipated movie of my life. The excitement for TDK didn't even start when they announced it. It started at the end of the midnight showing for Batman Begins. Right now, as far as Iron Man 2 goes, it looks fun but not even close to my anticipation was for TDK. It may very well be better than TDK but just saying that the

I can only speak for myself and when TDK was coming out I was super excited. I was checking online everyday for news on here and batman-on-film. It was probably the most anticipated movie of my life. The excitement for TDK didn't even start when they announced it. It started at the end of the midnight showing for Batman Begins. Right now, as far as Iron Man 2 goes, it looks fun but not even close to my anticipation was for TDK. It may very well be better than TDK but just saying that the anticipation is not the same.

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muveadict

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11:20AM on 04/07/2010

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but i must say i am more eager to see im2 than i was to see tdk because i didn't know what nolan did with the joker character, and i was skeptical about the scaring and what not. while i am sure tdk will prove to be a movie of more substance, im2 may prove to be more of a fun ride.

Reynar Tedros

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11:17AM on 04/07/2010

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If the record is broken, Batman 3 will take it right back when it comes out.

Fenrir

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11:15AM on 04/07/2010

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Not a single chance. Say whatever you want, but Iron Man just doesn't have the same appeal to the masses as Batman. Plus, remember lots of folks rushed to TDK because of Heath Ledger's performance.

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Madine

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11:00AM on 04/07/2010

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This is a fluff piece, marketing machine bs. It is called HYPE - and I don't get why people fall for hype every.stinking.year. Rarely does the hype help you enjoy the movie more, it usually results in some level of disappointment.

Iron Man 2 looks good from the trailer - leave it at that. Don't contribute to inflating expectations, don't contribute to the hype machine!

wyked2000

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10:58AM on 04/07/2010

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Insanely excited to see this movie. Not concerned if it breaks any records because its going to make an assload of money anyway. I'm just hoping it lives up to its hype.

DorkisFig

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10:25AM on 04/07/2010

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Although RDJ is super popular right now, maybe one of the hottest actors in fact, I don't think it will break the records that TDK set. I am excited to see Iron Man 2 as much as the next guy but I was PUMPED to see TDK.

OZB

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10:11AM on 04/07/2010

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sacrilegious?

batman did have lots better promotional aspects like the virals and the websites and even posters, but anyone who says it is blasphemous to mention that iron man 2 might break the opening day record of tdk? you are really fucking dumb...

Skellington

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10:08AM on 04/07/2010

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Tracking box-office numbers is a hobby. But I dont care what film holds some record. I wont change my life. Im still gonna eat chicken whenever I want.

OZB

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10:08AM on 04/07/2010

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heath ledger

tdk had the death of heath ledger and how his death was so mysterious (did he overdose? did he commit suicide? was he going crazy from becoming the joker?) ppl wanted to see his "last" performance and see if he got so close to the joker character that it killed him. i don't think im2 will beat the box office record, but i think i'll like it more...

zohan

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9:47AM on 04/07/2010

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hahahaha

oh man! you're about a week behind on the april fool's jokes aren't you?
of course IM2 will NOT be bigger than TDK

IQuitMrWhite

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9:39AM on 04/07/2010

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I love tracking box office numbers. The recent records that have been set and broken have been neat to follow. Yup, I'm a movie finance nerd. I personally think it's COOL when a movie breaks a record. I don't think Iron Man 2 will beat TDK, but it will come pretty damn close.

baleman

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9:33AM on 04/07/2010

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blasphemy

IM2 looks good and all but it can in no way be bigger and better than TDK. It could well break the TDK OW record due to the increased ticket prices but TDK had that special eagerness all over that drew in the excitement. I cant wait to see IM2 but the wait for TDK was just awesome and with all that viral stuff going on and the joker trailer were amazing compared to what we have see of IM2 yet (trailer+posters).
Come on, Batman will always be bigger and better than Iron Man.

Terminal_83

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9:12AM on 04/07/2010

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I actually wanted to see TDK more than I want to see Iron Man 2. IM2 looks great, but with TDK I was anxious to get any new bit of information I could on it and its villains.

Roy Batty

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9:08AM on 04/07/2010

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More excited to see Inception

I wasn't too excited to see the first Iron Man, and I'm definitely not that excited to see this one. Sure, I'll be there probably opening weekend but I'm not jumping for joy like I was when I was walking into The Dark Knight.

xxxoverridexxx

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8:56AM on 04/07/2010

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Honestly, Im big on tracking movies and it wouldn't surprise me with higher ticket prices. However, there is no fucking way that people's reactions to any of the Iron Man 2 trailers are better then the Dark Knight trailers. Seeing Joker on the screen and saying shit like "Its all part of the plan" or the freak like me line and with him in the center of the street as Batman goes down on his batcycle...priceless. Best trailer for any movie, hands down. Doesn't matter what you thought about the

Honestly, Im big on tracking movies and it wouldn't surprise me with higher ticket prices. However, there is no fucking way that people's reactions to any of the Iron Man 2 trailers are better then the Dark Knight trailers. Seeing Joker on the screen and saying shit like "Its all part of the plan" or the freak like me line and with him in the center of the street as Batman goes down on his batcycle...priceless. Best trailer for any movie, hands down. Doesn't matter what you thought about the movie after you saw it. Everyone and their grandma was hyped to see it after seeing the trailer

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Donnie_Darko

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8:55AM on 04/07/2010

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Definately

... oh, wait, you didn't say "better than"... never mind.

RichterJet

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8:52AM on 04/07/2010

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Sacrilege for even suggesting such a thing

vesaker

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8:47AM on 04/07/2010

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Fo shizzle

definitely wanting to see this more then i did TDK. Love Nolan and his vision is great but TDK was a mess and the only good performance was from Ledger as Joker.

brewsky99

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8:44AM on 04/07/2010

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It will be a neck and neck battle i'm sure, but records are there to be broken so Iron Man by a whisker,and around a 450million gross.

willhunter8

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8:41AM on 04/07/2010

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Don't really care...

about the record books anymore after that overhyped stupid blue people beat that stupid epic boat sinking movie. As for this, I'm excited to see it, but more than I was to see TDK? Nah...

Don't get me wrong, both superheroes have a great thing going, but Batman will always rule over Iron Man.

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