Warner Bros. says The Dark Knight, the latest installment of the Batman franchise, made $155.34 million in its opening weekend, topping the previous record held by 2007's Spider-Man 3.The Associated Press: Dark Knight Sets Weekend Record with $155.34M (July 20, 2008)
The film, which opened on July 18, 2008, screened on more North American movie screens in its first weekend than any previous film.USA Today: 'Dark Knight' topples Spidey for biggest film opening (July 20, 2008) Ticket sales to the midnight screenings broke the previous record, set by Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith, by over $2 million.Deadline Hollywood Daily: 'Dark Knight' Speeding Towards Records...(July 18, 2008)
The Dark Knight Facts
- Release date: July 18, 2008
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Studio: Warner Bros.
- Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman
- Run time: 152 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG-13
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Online movie ticket retailer Fandango reported that The Dark Knight accounted for 94% of sales the week previous to the film's openingwcbstv.com: Just A Movie? Fans Paying $100 For 'Dark Knight' (July 18, 2008)
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Spider-Man 3 was the record holder for the highest grossing opening three-day weekend with $151 millionDeadline Hollywood Daily: 'Dark Knight' Speeding Towards Records...(July 18, 2008)
