Marvel News
 

News

Movie & TV News

Iron Man Banks Big Box Office Bucks

 
0
 
Iron Man Banks Big Box Office Bucks
Add $30 million more to the surging receipts

Posted: 2008-05-19    Updated: 2008-05-30 13:29:19


   

 
You like him! You really, really like him!

In its third weekend of release, audiences around the world continued filling theaters showing the big screen debut of Iron Man!

Domestically, "Iron Man" sold over $31.8 million in tickets from Friday to Sunday. The film has now earned over $223 million since its May 2 release!

Globally, the film's fans have eagerly boosted the take to $206 million in sales. Add 'em up and you get $429 million so far for ol' Shellhead!

Remember, MTV has nominated "Iron Man" for "Best Summer Movie So Far" in their 2008 MTV Movie Awards. YOU decide the winner so vote now (and often) for "Iron Man" at MTV.com.

Finally, with the Memorial Day holiday upon us this coming weekend here in the U.S., what better way to mark the unofficial start of summer than officially seeing "Iron Man?" Seen it already, you say? Do you really think there's a better movie worth going to? Of course not!

We'll see you at "Iron Man," save us some popcorn!







Need to catch up on your Iron Man reading? Looking for the perfect stories starring Ol' Shellhead? Check out our list of the 10 Collections marked as required reading by any Iron Man fan!



See "Iron Man" now at a theater near you! Visit the official "Iron Man" movie site! Get INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 available at comic retailers everywhere! Also, vote now (and often) for "Iron Man" as "Best Summer Movie So Far" at MTV.com.


 
Reader Comments:
   

 
Wow.
Posted By: Coolev
 
Wow thats right
Posted By: SPNWareZ
 
$429 million.....congratulations to the Iron Man fans. Hopefully it beats Spidey in the box-office. IM was a much better film imo
Posted By: Miles_Warren
 

 

 


More Stuff


blogs
videos
rss feeds
Going In/Scene: Wolverine and the X-Men
See what the cast and creators of the brand new series "Wolverine and The X-men" have to say about the series, the stories, the characters and more! And make sure you catch the premiere January 23 at 8pm ET on Nicktoons Network.
 
Wolverine and the X-Men Trailer 3
There's a war brewing and only the X-Men can stop it. But first, they have to become a team once again. Check out this explosive two minute Teaser Trailer for the brand new series "Wolverine and The X-men." Coming to Nicktoons Network January 23 at 8pm ET!
 
Marvel Hotline: Amazing Spider-Man #578
Mark Waid calls into the Marvel Hotline to talk about power, responsibility and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #578!
 
Marvel Hotline: UFC Champion Randy Couture
5-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture calls into the Marvel Hotline to talk about his big UFC 91 title fight, how he'd take down a few of marvel's biggest heroes.
 
The Weekly Watcher: November 14, 2008
Alexa brings you a bevy of Hollywood news with Thor, Black Panther and Captain America, checks in with UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture and unveils the Weekly Watcher World Premiere of SECRET INVASION: INHUMANS #4!
 
Marvel Hotline: Captain Britain and the MI13
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 writer Paul Cornell dials long distance to talk to Marvel Hotline.
 
The Weekly Watcher: November 7, 2008
Alexa returns from last week's spooktacular and the U.S. Presidential election with Ultimatum news, awesome new box art for the "Hulk Vs" animated feature, and the Weekly Watcher World Premiere of X-MEN: LEGACY #218!
 
Marvel Hotline: X-Men/Spider-Man #1
Writer Christos Gage calls into the Marvel Hotline to talk about revisiting the past in X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN #1!
 
The Weekly Watcher: October 31, 2008
Alexa Mendez celebrates Halloween in the second annual Weekly Watcher Spooktacular! And in addition to spotlighting Marvel.com's overflowing news cauldron loaded up with spooky Halloween features, Alexa serves up Marvel Super Hero Squad comic strips, Marvel Campaign Buttons, an "Iron Man 2" Update and two Weekly Watcher World Premieres!
 
Mighty Marvel Halloween Mystery: The Reveal
Who kidnapped Marvel Senior Editor Mark Paniccia?! After a week of sorting through clues and evidence, we've figured it out! Watch the video to see the conclusion of Mighty Marvel's first ever Halloween Mystery event!
 
Marvel Hotline: Amazing Spider-Man #575
Writer Joe Kelly previews AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #575, an issue spotlighting Spidey nemesis Hammerhead!
 
The Weekly Watcher: October 24, 2008
Alexa Mendez celebrates the premieres of the "Incredible Hulk" DVD and "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows" video game as well as Marvel.com's newest exclusive digicomic, January previews and the Weekly Watcher World Premiere featuring art from CABLE #9!
 
Hulk vs. Thor Trailer
The God of Thunder takes on the Jade Giant in their upcoming animated battle. Watch teh trailer for the DVD right here!
 
Exclusive Incredible Hulk Walmart DVD Trailer
Weekly Watcher host Alexa Mendez presents a special trailer for the Walmart exclusive "Incredible Hulk" DVD.
 
Marvel Hotline: Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch
GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH writer Simon Spurrier gets on the horn to discuss his new series starring the former Spirit of Vengeance.
 
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Launch Trailer
Has Spider-Man met his match? Will he give up and give in to the darkness? That's up to you as you control the Wallcrawler's actions in "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows." Get one more, electrifying look at the game in this final Launch Trailer.
 
The Weekly Watcher: October 17, 2008
Alexa Mendez returns from her vacation and with both "The Incredible Hulk" and "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows" hitting stores October 21, she's got a pile of news waiting for her. Don't forget the Weekly Watcher World Premiere featuring art from ENDER'S GAME: BATTLE SCHOOL #2!
 
Web of Shadows Character Spotlight: Electro
Get acquainted with the villainous Electro in this special character spotlight trailer for "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows."
 
Incredible Hulk DVD: Becoming Hulk
Sample the smashtastic goodness available on the "Incredible Hulk" DVD and Blu-ray with this behind-the-scenes featurette spotlighting Edward Norton's transformation into the rampaging Hulk!
 
Web of Shadows Spotlight: Moon Knight
Get ready to take control of The Fist of Khonshu by checking out this special Moon Knight character spotlight trailer for "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows."