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NOVEMBER 27, 2005 at 3:51 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
Having celebrated the Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S. the number one movie at the box-office was Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The fourth movie in the series brought in over $81 million dollars, raising it's take in the U.S. to over $201 million, and over $408 million worldwide, putting it ahead of the previous movies.
This puts Goblet of Fire ahead of all previous Harry Potter movies according to BoxOfficeMojo
and ComingSoon.net.
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That clear-cut winner was once again Warner Bros' Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth installment in the series, which made another $81 million over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday, as estimated $55 million over the weekend, bringing its total just over $201 million in just ten days. This puts it well ahead of the first installment of the Harry Potter series, which earned $187 million by the end of its second weekend four years ago, and the second movie Chamber of Secrets, which took a whole week longer to reach the $200 million mark. It is now the fourth fastest movie to reach that milestone behind the two Spider-Man movies and Star Wars: Episode III.
Reuters adds:
The top foreign markets for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire include Britain with $51.3 million, Germany with $35.5 million and Mexico with $13.6 million, all after two weekends, according to Warner Bros. Pictures.
In North America, Harry Potter sold an estimated $54.9 million worth of tickets in the three days beginning Friday. The 10-day haul of $201.1 million handily beats the comparable performances of the first three films, led by the $186 million tally for the first one, 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Official returns will be released tomorrow afternoon.
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Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Cool i hope it continues this way!!! I feel great to know that i helped those numbers grow!!!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 3:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
So much for that PG-13 rating hurting the franchise, huh?
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 3:57 PM EST
Original of the Species
Points: 4364
Spell Weaver says:
Yes!!! That is terrific for the fans and the franchise. Thank you J.K. for creating such intersting characters that are appealing to people worldwide. Warner Bros., up the special effects budget for OoTP. HP fans will go to see the movie over and over. You'll get back 100x what you put into the movie.You can count on us!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 3:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
lost-in-hogwarts says:
Totally awesome!
"In North America, Harry Potter sold an estimated $54.9 million worth of tickets in the three days beginning Friday. The 10-day haul of $201.1 million handily beats the comparable performances of the first three films, led by the $186 million tally for the first one, 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
and what about all the tickets sold before the first three days??...
They were right, when they predicted this. (if only they could break it down for Canada vs US...all the same this film had a more universal appeal with the tournament in it.besides the rest of the freaking world is like "hey.." they're finally catching on. Congrats for the success!It just keeps growing!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Sorry for double.posting..but it mekes me feel grat thet I helped those numbers grow!!!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:02 PM EST
Duchess of Dork
Points: 6749
Mama.Lala says:
Sweet. hopefully a lot more will come. i'm not surprised by its success. it's huge!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:03 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 487
RickyRicardo says:
I knew Goblet of Fire would do well in the box office. It's a wicked good movie and I saw it twice.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:04 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
WOW...that is alot of money!!!! I can't wait to get the official amount when it is all over!!! I have seen it three times and plan on seeing it once more before it goes out of the theather!!!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:04 PM EST
Squib
Points: 142
EmiriKenobi says:
Whooo!!! I'm so glad it beat the other ones...It was the best movie so far.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:04 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
WOW! 400 million..holy money bags for J.K. and W.B... or does JK get a percentage off of the movies.. she should ;) hehe wow..
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I saw it over the Thanksgiving weekend, my $6.50 was part of that!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:05 PM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
Woah, naturally, naturally. It was the best HP movie ever, surely deserves this, and yet there are place it hasnt been released, i wonder how much it'll be then, once its released in Australia and NZ, along with the middle east, probably 1000 million ;) GO GOF !!!!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:06 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1099
Gryffindor*Girl says:
That is so cool! I think Goblet of Fire was the best movie ever, better than the rest of the Potter flicks! My order of favourites are GOF, COS, PS, POA.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:07 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Like anyone is surprised Harry Potter is the best how could anyone not want to see it? Plus, the actor's performances are getting better, and so are the special effects and the stories.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2559
TonksUSA says:
that is truely amazing. I wish we could have invested in the HP fransize!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
dan_rox_my_sox says:
Proud contributor of HP and opening weekend status.
Well, that's no surprise.PG-13 rating didn't seem to have much impact, huh?
HP- NOT just for kids.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:12 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
GOOD LORD!
well, it was no surprise that it would reach this much. and to release a movie over or near a HUGE holiday weekend where you know its going to bring in the $$$$$$ is very smart.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
That was sure that it would be a lot of money maker, I went two times to see it and I expect to go for the imax version soon, so i'm gonna have seen it three time, I don't think it's gonna beat the year when I went a lot of times seeing titanic...
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:17 PM EST
Prof. of Jamology
Points: 4545
Karentia says:
This is an incredible movie - I will see it a few more times before it leaves the theatre. I congratulate the cast & crew on a superb accomplishment - well done! Wish I could work on the next crew!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:18 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
Bloody hell that is freaking awesome! I can't wait to see how much it makes by December 1st. $400 million is a LOT! haha.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:19 PM EST
Dumbledore's Protégé
Points: 3558
Harree Potter says:
Well, it was pretty obvious it was going to haul in more again than the previous times. The films don't seem to lose any supporters (besides me) and seem to collect more of them by the million. Whatever Jo is getting paid for the films, she should get 100 times that. Warner Brothers have made billions from the films, and Jo created the phenomenon.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:23 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
WOW that is alot of many for only a week of being released and its not even released in Australia!
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3045
Tinker.belle says:
I never thought any Harry Potter movie could beat the first one. I'm so impressed. This is supr!! Glad Mexico is on the list. Proud of my country :D:D
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Student
Points: 260
Dan_N_Harryrmine9 says:
Wow thats a lot!! You can see my website if you want! Its
www.freewebs.com/harrylvrs/
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
rocker_336 says:
That's awesome! It's making so much money. I love it. I hope it continues this success. I'm going to see it again tonight.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Squib
Points: 117
Dream_Reader says:
If they are make this much money on just the first few weeks then they should have the DVD of GOF come out sooner then the last one. POA came out almost a year later. They should have this one come out like in The end of March and or begining of April. Once every one has seen the profits will drop after Christmas because most of the Potter Fans has seen it before Christmas. So to have sells go up again so money came come in well Filming OOP. THey need to publish the DVD soon.
Thats my thought on $400 million just for being open for alittle over a week.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 4:33 PM EST
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