Photo: Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros.The Batmantriumphed over its competition at the United States box office this weekend.The recently released film, which seesRobert Pattinsonstar as the caped crusader, earned $128.5 million in its domestic box office debut from 4,417 theaters across the country, according toVariety.The feat marks the second-best opening for a film amid theCOVID-19 pandemic, followingSpider-Man: No Way Home, which debuted at the end of 2021 and garnered $260 million in its opening weekend.The Batman’s impressive earnings also mark the biggest film opening for director Matt Reeves, perThe Hollywood Reporter. It’s now the second film since December 2019 to earn more than $100 million at the box office during its first weekend.Overseas, meanwhile,Deadlinenoted that the film earned $120 million at the international box office, bringing its total global launch to $248.5 million.Alongside Pattinson, 35, in the titular role,The Batmanalso starsZoë Kravitzas Selina Kyle/Catwoman,Peter Sarsgaardas District Attorney Gil Colson,Paul Danoas The Riddler,Colin Farrellas Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon.Joe Maher/GettyWhile recently chatting with PEOPLE, Wright, 56, explained that he’s looking forward to the nearlythree-hours, action-packedsuperhero film — which facedproduction delaysdue to the coronavirus pandemic.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.“We made a film that goes back to the beginnings of the detective comics of it all that’s focused on Batman as the world’s greatest detective and focused on mystery and crime-solving,” he said. “It’s a thriller, it’s a movie that is plot-driven, it comes with all the adrenaline and the dynamic things that you would expect from an action movie. And it’s Batman.““Rob really puts on the cowl and claims it and makes it his own,” Wright noted. “He brings such a range of things to this portrayal, it’s really wonderful. I think he brings certain dynamics that we haven’t necessarily seen before. HisBatman is fierce, ferocious, everything you would expect.“Alter ego Bruce Wayne, however, “has a kind of vulnerability to him that is quite new,” explained theWestworldstar. “It’s that vulnerability, I think in some ways, that explains the need for the cowl and the cape because it’s inside all of that, that he finds the strength to be this hero in the midst of this decaying city that is Gotham.““There’s a lot of trauma at Bruce Wayne’s core, and it’s that trauma that I think, as Rob plays it, we see propelling him to become the Batman and do what he does,” Wright added. “It’s a really wonderful performance.“The Batmanis currently playing in theaters.
Photo: Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros.
The Batmantriumphed over its competition at the United States box office this weekend.The recently released film, which seesRobert Pattinsonstar as the caped crusader, earned $128.5 million in its domestic box office debut from 4,417 theaters across the country, according toVariety.The feat marks the second-best opening for a film amid theCOVID-19 pandemic, followingSpider-Man: No Way Home, which debuted at the end of 2021 and garnered $260 million in its opening weekend.The Batman’s impressive earnings also mark the biggest film opening for director Matt Reeves, perThe Hollywood Reporter. It’s now the second film since December 2019 to earn more than $100 million at the box office during its first weekend.Overseas, meanwhile,Deadlinenoted that the film earned $120 million at the international box office, bringing its total global launch to $248.5 million.Alongside Pattinson, 35, in the titular role,The Batmanalso starsZoë Kravitzas Selina Kyle/Catwoman,Peter Sarsgaardas District Attorney Gil Colson,Paul Danoas The Riddler,Colin Farrellas Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon.Joe Maher/GettyWhile recently chatting with PEOPLE, Wright, 56, explained that he’s looking forward to the nearlythree-hours, action-packedsuperhero film — which facedproduction delaysdue to the coronavirus pandemic.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.“We made a film that goes back to the beginnings of the detective comics of it all that’s focused on Batman as the world’s greatest detective and focused on mystery and crime-solving,” he said. “It’s a thriller, it’s a movie that is plot-driven, it comes with all the adrenaline and the dynamic things that you would expect from an action movie. And it’s Batman.““Rob really puts on the cowl and claims it and makes it his own,” Wright noted. “He brings such a range of things to this portrayal, it’s really wonderful. I think he brings certain dynamics that we haven’t necessarily seen before. HisBatman is fierce, ferocious, everything you would expect.“Alter ego Bruce Wayne, however, “has a kind of vulnerability to him that is quite new,” explained theWestworldstar. “It’s that vulnerability, I think in some ways, that explains the need for the cowl and the cape because it’s inside all of that, that he finds the strength to be this hero in the midst of this decaying city that is Gotham.““There’s a lot of trauma at Bruce Wayne’s core, and it’s that trauma that I think, as Rob plays it, we see propelling him to become the Batman and do what he does,” Wright added. “It’s a really wonderful performance.“The Batmanis currently playing in theaters.
The Batmantriumphed over its competition at the United States box office this weekend.
The recently released film, which seesRobert Pattinsonstar as the caped crusader, earned $128.5 million in its domestic box office debut from 4,417 theaters across the country, according toVariety.
The feat marks the second-best opening for a film amid theCOVID-19 pandemic, followingSpider-Man: No Way Home, which debuted at the end of 2021 and garnered $260 million in its opening weekend.
The Batman’s impressive earnings also mark the biggest film opening for director Matt Reeves, perThe Hollywood Reporter. It’s now the second film since December 2019 to earn more than $100 million at the box office during its first weekend.
Overseas, meanwhile,Deadlinenoted that the film earned $120 million at the international box office, bringing its total global launch to $248.5 million.
Alongside Pattinson, 35, in the titular role,The Batmanalso starsZoë Kravitzas Selina Kyle/Catwoman,Peter Sarsgaardas District Attorney Gil Colson,Paul Danoas The Riddler,Colin Farrellas Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon.
Joe Maher/Getty
While recently chatting with PEOPLE, Wright, 56, explained that he’s looking forward to the nearlythree-hours, action-packedsuperhero film — which facedproduction delaysdue to the coronavirus pandemic.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
“We made a film that goes back to the beginnings of the detective comics of it all that’s focused on Batman as the world’s greatest detective and focused on mystery and crime-solving,” he said. “It’s a thriller, it’s a movie that is plot-driven, it comes with all the adrenaline and the dynamic things that you would expect from an action movie. And it’s Batman.”
“Rob really puts on the cowl and claims it and makes it his own,” Wright noted. “He brings such a range of things to this portrayal, it’s really wonderful. I think he brings certain dynamics that we haven’t necessarily seen before. HisBatman is fierce, ferocious, everything you would expect.”
Alter ego Bruce Wayne, however, “has a kind of vulnerability to him that is quite new,” explained theWestworldstar. “It’s that vulnerability, I think in some ways, that explains the need for the cowl and the cape because it’s inside all of that, that he finds the strength to be this hero in the midst of this decaying city that is Gotham.”
“There’s a lot of trauma at Bruce Wayne’s core, and it’s that trauma that I think, as Rob plays it, we see propelling him to become the Batman and do what he does,” Wright added. “It’s a really wonderful performance.”
The Batmanis currently playing in theaters.
source: people.com
