Such sentiment is practically glowing compared to the blistering reactions toward “Suicide Squad,” “Batman v Superman” and “Justice League.” Since reviews for “Birds of Prey” were embargoed until just days before it was unleashed on the moviegoing masses, audiences took it as a sign the studio was trying to limit exposure. That ignominious distinction is something of a surprise, considering reviews were strong, with the film enjoying an 80% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
But it also wasn’t expecting to take over “Shazam’s” crown as the worst opening weekend to date for a DC film. Given its cast of mostly unknown antiheroes, “Birds of Prey” wasn’t primed for a record-shattering debut. However, its R-rating meant the film wasn’t going to open in China in the first place. Hitting those marks could prove difficult overseas, since fears of coronavirus have impacted moviegoing in Asia. Sources close to the production say the breakeven number is closer to $250 million. Executives at rival studios put that number as closer to $100 million (due to elaborate sets and CGI) and estimate the film needs to make around $100 million domestically and $300 million globally to break even. “Birds of Prey” cost a reported $82 million to produce.
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“It wasn’t for the movie masses, it was a niche comic-book movie. “They took a swing, and they missed,” said Jeff Bock, a box office analyst with Exhibitor Relations.
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