Three February’s ago, Warner Bros hit the animation jackpot with The Lego Movie. A proper sequel is on its way come 2019, but in the meantime we have a spin-off based on one of the most popular characters as The Lego Batman Movie hits theaters next weekend.
The 3D computer generated pic returns Will Arnett as the Caped Crusader in this action comedy from director Chris McKay, who was animation co-director on Lego. Zach Galifianakis voices The Joker, Michael Cera is Robin, Rosario Dawson is Batgirl, and Ralph Fiennes lends support as butler Alfred.
As the original is only three years old and the Lego line has a dedicated base, Lego fans should come out in droves for this. That said, I don’t quite expect this to match the $69 million achieved in the first weekend by its predecessor (it eventually made $257 million domestically). A high 50s to potentially high 60s gross seems more feasible, meaning it should debut at #1 ahead of Christian and Anastasia in Fifty Shades Darker.
The Lego Batman Movie opening weekend prediction: $65.8 million
For my Fifty Shades Darker prediction, click here:
https://toddmthatcher.com/2017/02/01/fifty-shades-darker-box-office-prediction/
For my John Wick: Chapter 2 prediction, click here:
https://toddmthatcher.com/2017/02/02/john-wick-chapter-2-box-office-prediction/
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