The Dark Knight Breaks the $1 Billion Mark

News

The Dark Knight Breaks the $1 Billion Mark

Source:Variety

February 21, 2009

The Dark Knight has become the fourth film to take in more than $1 billion in worldwide box office.

Warner Bros. Pictures made the announcement Friday afternoon, saying that the combined domestic and international gross had totaled $1,001,082,160 to date -- about $533 million domestically and $567 million overseas.

The Dark Knight had been about $4 million short of the 10-figure mark when Warner Bros. re-released it into IMAX screens on Jan. 23, the day after its eight Oscar nominations were announced. Grosses from Ecuador also helped nudge the film over the mark, a spokeswoman said.

Only Titanic ($1.842 billion), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ($1.119 billion) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest ($1.066 billion) have topped the billion-dollar worldwide mark previously.

"Knight" also is the second-highest domestic grosser of all time, trailing only Titanic.

185 comments

Add a comment

Related Articles From Other Sites

Comments

Posted by: Spain on February 21, 2009 at 01:54:08

FIRST! SPAIN LIVES AGAIN!

Posted by: Rey on February 21, 2009 at 01:54:52

What a shame that it was snubbed by the oscars... TDK RULES!!

Posted by: Paul PBFstudios on February 21, 2009 at 01:56:55

Was there ever any doubt? Damn Right 1 billion..."one bil-lion doll-arhs" mwahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: EldredJZombie on February 21, 2009 at 01:57:55

Yes i cans smell titanic Defeat >XD

Posted by: EldredJZombie on February 21, 2009 at 01:58:41

can*

Posted by: Officer Gonna Getcha on February 21, 2009 at 01:58:55

it's the ONLY film DC has over Marvel. other than that it's Marvel all day. and don't be suprised if the Avengers does better than TDK.

Posted by: Crazy Mofo on February 21, 2009 at 01:59:35

Maybe the Dark Knight can eventually pay for the bail out.

Posted by: TPJR on February 21, 2009 at 02:00:44

Awesome. How many records has it broken now? Pretty much all of them...

Posted by: Rey on February 21, 2009 at 02:01:41

I meant for meaningful awards like best picture or best director besides Heath ledger

Posted by: I like comic book based movies on February 21, 2009 at 02:02:33

Please make Archie the movie.. Archie fighting Dr. Manhattan

Posted by: Zahin on February 21, 2009 at 02:03:09

I am so happy for TDK... I dont think I have ever been so hyped for one movie ever in my life.

Thank You Nolan and cast for this grand piece of Art.

Posted by: Rey on February 21, 2009 at 02:04:18

yeah 8 noms which are all stupid technical awards except heath ledger...have you not heard how most people are pissed that it did not get nominated as best picture! I can't believe I am explaining this are you retarted or something?

Posted by: kamaskazie/youtubeIT on February 21, 2009 at 02:06:13

i heard that the next villian will be the riddler and he will be played by johnny depp ...
what do you think . . . .

Posted by: Rey on February 21, 2009 at 02:08:31

Yeah Riddler played by johnny depp would be awesome! Hopefully they'll continue with two face as well...

Posted by: Dragon_Slayer on February 21, 2009 at 02:08:51

Oh yea! it only took it two times as a release to make it to the 1 billion mark.

Posted by: rightwinger on February 21, 2009 at 02:18:05

Does this mean there will be a third film? :P

Hey Hollywood! Pay attention... Did you know that besides hi-tech gear, fighting skills and an obsession with hard-line justice... there is another very critical attribute that Batman has? He is a detective with near preternatural skills. Hint: 'Detective Comics featuring...'

In all seriousness, I hope they go back a bit to the detective roots in the next film. It seems to be something they have neglected in all the films. His amazing detective skills were always my favorite part of the Batman experience in the comics. If they are neglecting this talent due to the lack of writer/directors with any skill at adding mystery to a movie... look for some, please.

Posted by: Knight Rat on February 21, 2009 at 02:36:21

I've heard that if the Riddler is in the next film, he'll be more like a "Zodiac Killer" or "Son of Sam" serial killer who leaves clues, forcing the Batman to develop more of his detective skills. That would be a nice turn. I've also heard the name David Tennant (Doctor Who) as a possible candidate for Eddie Nygma's role...
Oh, and about 1/3 of that billion dollars seems to be mine, if you factor in the popcorn and Diet Cokes...!!!

Posted by: Keith on February 21, 2009 at 02:38:32

If they use the Riddler in the next one I'd like to see his transformation into the Riddler, and I don't want him to be chaotic like the Joker at all... I don't want him to be like Jigsaw from the Saw movies either, I'd want him to be someone who traps or tricks people into hurting or killing themselves or the people they care about... I'd want to see him portrayed as someone who really believes he isn't killing people or committing crimes necessarily, but someone who is above all that... I think there are so many great opportunities in the Riddler. I know Nolan and Co. will make something great if they take up Batman again.

Posted by: rightwinger on February 21, 2009 at 02:43:01

@ Knight Rat

If what you say turns out to be true, in reference to the Riddler and them portraying Batman performing detective skills... I'd be very happy.

Although, I'm not all too happy if they continue regurgitating the villians from the earlier films. What are some of the other Batman villains that would be a good fit for a more mystery-heavy plot line?

Posted by: Keith on February 21, 2009 at 02:43:51

Been imagining the Riddler character as someone who gains celebrity status in Gotham, genuinely a nice guy, who is tragically corrupted by it all and as he winds further down into the Riddler persona, I imagine him being interviewed on some kind of high profile talk show or news show, saying:

"I don't think you're asking the right questions..."

Goosebumps...

Posted by: kingpun on February 21, 2009 at 02:45:15

@rightwinger

I suppose all that stuff about ****yzing the fingerprints and cross referencing names before the parade shooting, and the assassination attempts against Reese were just his interpretive dance skills?

Posted by: kingpun on February 21, 2009 at 02:46:31

wow I guess I should have said "examining" fingerprints. Stupid SHH.

Posted by: Ward on February 21, 2009 at 02:47:32

I just have to tell you how incredibly ANNOYING that "First" thing is. It's kinda like those incredibly huge dorks that not only wait for hours to see a new Star Wars movie, but also freakin dress up as Yoda to go see it. Please, nobody wants to know that you are a nerdy virgin who just sits around refreshing a page hoping to be able to write First as a comment. At least let us think that maybe sometime some woman has been interested in getting in your pants, not getting you comic books. We'll let this one go. We all promise not to tell your infleable doll she was your first. Extremely annoying trying to read smart comments when you have someone right First. Just right "virgin" instead.
The Dark Knight was fantastic. Never has a superhero movie been so captivating.

Posted by: xwolvie2 on February 21, 2009 at 02:47:54

lmao

i think batman has helped the economy more than Bush

Posted by: rightwinger on February 21, 2009 at 02:51:47

@ kingpun

Everyone's so caustic these days.

To you point, it's valid. I suppose what I meant and did not relay very well via text was that I hope they emphasize his detective skills as a major part of the plot line, ie. more scenes with him doing detective work (in the bat-suit) in the allies, streets, sewers, warehouses, etc. I think you can get the idea at this point.

/cheers

« Previous Page

Page 1 of 8

Total: 185 comments

Jump to page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Add a Comment

Latest Headlines:

James McTeigue on Making a DC Superhero Movie
Natalie Portman on Why She Did Thor
New Kull Movie in the Works
Smallville Promo Shows Justice Society Members
New Moon Breaks Dark Knight's Single Day Record
New Moon Beats Harry Potter and Batman
International Featurette on Sherlock Holmes
Bay Not Killing Off Fox in Transformers 3
Peter Iliff to Write American Gladiators
Idris Elba to Play Heimdall in Thor
Chuck Taking Over Heroes' Timeslot
Iron Man 2 Trailer with Sherlock Holmes?
Iron Man 2 Minimates and Marvel Select Figures
Quesada & Bendis Tweet About Thor Production!
Update: Hathaway Also Up for Spider-Man 4?
Sam Worthington to Star in American Crime
Mandalay Picks Up Unthinkable
Warren Ellis' Global Frequency Coming to The CW
Aurora, Platinum Team on Nightfall Movie
Smallville TV Movie Has a Title

Latest Headlines

Most Active

James McTeigue on Making a DC Superhero Movie
11 new posts | 30 total posts

New Moon Breaks Dark Knight's Single Day Record
9 new posts | 83 total posts

Natalie Portman on Why She Did Thor
8 new posts | 38 total posts

Smallville Promo Shows Justice Society Members
7 new posts | 79 total posts

Idris Elba to Play Heimdall in Thor
5 new posts | 153 total posts

Bay Not Killing Off Fox in Transformers 3
3 new posts | 88 total posts

New Kull Movie in the Works
2 new posts | 16 total posts

Thor's The Warriors Three Cast!
2 new posts | 127 total posts

Julia Stiles Also Auditions for Spider-Man 4
2 new posts | 108 total posts

Heroes: Claire & Gretchen's First Kiss!
1 new posts | 113 total posts

Exclusive Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Blu-ray/DVD Clip
1 new posts | 28 total posts

New Moon Beats Harry Potter and Batman
1 new posts | 196 total posts

SuperHeroHype

Related Articles

Related Articles From Other Sites