Box-office history was busy this weekend.
With Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” we learned that Simu Liu is an action star; that Labor Day is a perfectly fine time to open a blockbuster; and, that exhibition still has the capacity to exceed prior performance.“Shang-Chi” opening to $71.4 million for three days with an early estimate of $83.5 million for four.
It’s the second biggest opening of the year and perhaps the year’s biggest boost for theatrical fortunes.
After a week when Paramount moved “Top Gun: Maverick” to 2022, the success of the latest MCU installment greatly reduces the chance of further moves.
“No Time to Die” seemed certain to stay, but now Sony’s “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” has less reason to abandon its October 15 date.For Disney in the near term, there’s still the question of impact on the next Marvel release
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