John Wick: Chapter 4' Sets New Franchise Record with $73.5M Debut

John Wick: Chapter 4' Sets New Franchise Record with $73.5M Debut - A Boon for Original Properties

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"John Wick: Chapter 4" earned a record-breaking $73.5 million in its opening weekend, surpassing the franchise's previous films.

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"John Wick: Chapter 4" raked in $64M from international markets, boosting its global box office haul to $137.5M.

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The "John Wick" franchise has continuously grown with each new film, showcasing significant progress.

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The "John Wick: Chapter 4" movie got an "A" CinemaScore and was mostly favored by men over 25.

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Lionsgate has been successful in maintaining an original property that consistently improves in ticket sales.

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The franchise's success is an anomaly, with only five other franchises seeing each installment surpass its predecessor.

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Lionsgate is considering a fifth "John Wick" film, according to the studio's motion picture group president.

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Box office March saw strong openings for "Scream" and "Creed", boosting the industry after a difficult period due to the pandemic.

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Shazam Fury of the Gods" saw a steep decline in box office revenue during its second weekend, signaling a disappointing turnout for the superhero sequel.

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Comic book adaptations, including "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," have not performed as well as previous entries in their respective franchises.

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