The long–awaited and widely discussed 29th movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love And Thunder, had its official launch yesterday. It stars renowned actors like Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, which naturally sets a very high bar of expectations. However, will the fourth installment in the Thor franchise live up to those expectations? Reports are indicating a successful opening of the film, giving hope that Thor: Love And Thunder will exceed all anticipations.
With this report of the box office, we take a look at the opening day takings of Thor: Love And Thunder in comparison to other Hollywood movies that released in 2022. The film achieved Rs. 18.60 cr on its first day, making it the second highest Hollywood opening day grosser in the same year. It did not beat the collection of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at Rs. 28.35 cr, however, it was able to secure a greater total than other films like Jurassic World Dominion (Rs. 8 cr), The Batman (Rs. 6.66 cr), and Top Gun: Maverick (Rs. 1.94 cr).
Taika Waititi’s directorial endeavor is predicted to expand further with no previous or upcoming movies providing much of a challenge. Consequently, Thor: Love and Thunder is sure to generate a highly lucrative four-day opening weekend.
Top 5 Highest Hollywood Opening Day Grossers of 2022 at a glance:
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Rs. 28.35 cr
Thor: Love And Thunder – Rs. 18.60 cr
Jurassic World Dominion – Rs. 8 cr
The Batman – Rs. 6.66 cr
Top Gun: Maverick – Rs. 1.94 cr