The much talked about and keenly anticipated 29th release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love And Thunder finally hit screens yesterday. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson amongst others, the film comes with immense expectations attached. But will the fourth film in the Thor franchise live up to expectations is the question. Going by reports, Thor: Love And Thunder has taken off to a good start.
In this box office report, we look at the opening day collections of Thor: Love And Thunder while comparing the same to previous Hollywood releases that have hit screens in 2022. Collecting Rs. 18.60 cr, Thor: Love And Thunder has emerged as the second-highest Hollywood opening day grosser of 2022. Though the business of the film does not surpass the collections of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness which collected Rs. 28.35 cr, Thor: Love And Thunder does outperform other releases like Jurassic World Dominion which collected Rs. 8 cr, The Batman which collected Rs. 6.66 cr, and Top Gun: Maverick which had collected Rs. 1.94 cr.
Going forward, the Taika Waititi directorial is expected to see further growth in business. In fact, with little to no competition from previous and new releases, Thor: Love and Thunder is set to enjoy a money-spinning 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