batman is a movie that fans from DC Comics have been anticipating for a long, long time. Like dozens of other big productions, it was hit hard by the pandemic and its production times were pushed back. However, a week ago the wait was over and the film finally hit theaters around the world.
As with all movie releases since March 2020, there was a bit of uncertainty as to how well it would do at the box office, as a lot of people still don’t feel confident enough to go to the movies, but the movie starring Robert Pattinson It has managed to exceed all expectations, and by far! By telling you that even the bats want to go see it.
Gotham City’s hero sweeps the world
During his first weekend, batman grossed a whopping $258 million worldwide. Only in the United States managed to earn 134 million. This makes it the second film since the pandemic to exceed 100 million in its first days, after Spider-Man: No Way Home.
It is believed that part of its success (besides the fact that, obviously, a story about Gotham City’s most famous hero will always be well received) was the strategy that Warner Bros. adopted for its distribution. Surely you remember that, during the pandemic, the model of movies coming out in theaters and simultaneously reaching platforms of interest became very popular. streamingwith HBO Max being the most popular.
Well, this was not the case with batman. At the moment, the highly anticipated movie is only available in theaters. Although, yes, in less than two months you will be able to enjoy it on HBO Max, a platform where all the important Warner Bros.
Other factors that made it successful
Another decision that contributed to the financial success of batman is one that was somewhat controversial. In the chain of North American cinemas AMC Theaters, the tickets for this film cost from one to two dollars more than those of other films.
Also, the story doesn’t feel repetitive despite all the already existing Dark Knight tapes. In this new film, the plot focuses on Bruce Wayne’s past as one of the best detectives in the world who follows the noble mission of ending corruption in Gotham City.
batman it’s a different story
The much more serious and dark tone that this film takes sets it apart from the vast majority of superhero movies in recent years, making it an option for those who like stories of this type. This was stated by Toby Emmerich, executive of Warner Bros.
People talk about being tired of superhero movies, but one thing that can counteract this is that there are nuances within the genre. ‘The Batman’ is a story belonging to the classic film noir. It doesn’t feel like your typical superhero story.