I think the inflation and tougher economy is a factor to consider as well. We're in an entirely different economy than we were when No Way Home was released, and going to the cinema is an easy cost to cut.
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Absolutely correct. I get discounts through my work, so it's not so bad, but when I went to book Doctor Strange 2, it was £19 per adult. I almost choked. That's £5 more than Spider-Man was.
Given how much it also costs to eat or drink in the cinema, it's really a luxury product now.
The Batman is R rated (I think?) and 3 hours long which does count against it. Plus it's a new take not something with MCU build up going for it
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It's PG-13. But your other points are true.
True, but can you imagine even 5 years ago saying Dr Strange has grossed more than a mainline Batman film? It’s more of a sign of DC’s fumbling of their movies than a praise of Marvel at this point but I think it’s a pretty fair comparison.
Which is something else than the GP. I literally had to explain/remind friends of mine who went to see the movie who Wanda was. Completely different game than saying "It's Spiderman...and perhaps the first Spiderman will also be in it wink wink nudge nudge".
I had a hunch! It got a 15 rating in the UK so thought it could go either way.
I guess I struggle with this. I don't know who would consider going to see this movie, with Wanda on the poster, and central to every trailer, but yet still not actually know who she was? I know Doctor Strange has his own fans, but to the point where he's all they know? That's crazy to me.
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It's also the highest grossing film of 2022 so far.
Doctor Strange is without China, Russia and other Arab countries it was banned in for ridiculous reason
What cinemas are you all going to that it’s £20 for a cinema ticket? Vue here in Scotland (or Edinburgh anyway, multiple venues) is £5.99 or something. I think even going to see something in the art house and indie cinemas is more like £12 at a push?
I'm guessing AMC/Odeon. Be glad if they don't have monopoly in your market.
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Yeah, cinemas around here range from anywhere to $8-$16 depending on the place and time of day. The equivalent of $25 seems pretty steep for a cinema.
Picturehouse cinema is £17.20
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I remember back in my day at UGC cinema in Birmingham you could get tickets for £3.50! I hate how in london it’s now Odeon or nothing. Picturehouse is fun for a one off though.
That said, I’m excited to watch Dr Strange again when it comes to Disney+. I’m surprised it’s coming to streaming so soon but not mad about it.
That said, I’m excited to watch Dr Strange again when it comes to Disney+. I’m surprised it’s coming to streaming so soon but not mad about it.
I'm within 10 minutes walking distance of TWO separate Vue cinemas ddd.
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Lucky!! I have around 5 Odeons and 1 Picturehouse near me.
VUE is so cheap in the UK. crazy how well they undercut everyone
Odeon Dundee was charging £19 a ticket for Doctor Strange 2, but now I remember that was for their iSense screen, which is apparently their biggest screen. Looked the fucking same to me.
Top Gun is £17 on that screen at the moment.
Normal seats are £12.
I would go to Cineworld, as it's usually cheaper, but it's also a shithole in my experience. At least the Odeon has the comfier seats.