Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks records in cinema history
spider-man brand new day has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide in just six days of release, surprising even the top management of Marvel Studios. Weekend shows at major cinemas in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad were packed and advance tickets were already sold out. Studio head Kevin Feige admitted at a press briefing that such rapid ticket sales took executives completely by surprise. Most analysts had lower expectations given the recent superhero exhaustion at the international box office.
How Pakistani fans are participating in this box office race
Local multiplex operators in Pakistan confirm that ticket sales for the film are on par with previous years' big Eid releases. Karachi's Atrium and Islamabad's Centaurs CinePex have been running house full shows on IMAX and 3D screens since the opening day. Despite the standard ticket prices ranging between Rs 1,000 and Rs 18,000, a large number of families and students are visiting the cinema. This massive rush proves that quality films still have the ability to bring audiences off streaming platforms and into cinema halls.
What should people who want to watch the movie do now?
If you haven't seen this movie yet, you need to plan ahead to avoid buying expensive tickets from the black market. Avoid heading straight to the cinema on a Friday or Saturday evening as prime-time seats sell out forty-eight hours in advance. Book your seats in advance through BookMe or the official portals of CinePex and Universal Cinemas. Opting for morning or afternoon shows on weekdays will save you a few hundred rupees and allow you to enjoy the movie in a quiet environment.
Which are the next big movies coming at the box office?
After this big milestone, Hollywood studios are busy finalizing the release dates of other big films coming later this year. Action movie fans in Pakistan should keep an eye out for new sci-fi and franchise sequels coming next month. Local distributors expect this series of Hollywood imports to keep the box office buzzing until the summer holidays. Keep checking local cinema schedules for advance booking announcements so you don't miss any major world premieres.