On Thursday, The sequel to the cult classic comedy, The Hangover 2 made a record breaking $10.4 Million in it’s midnight launch. It then blasted off with a new record high $31.6 Million and that do on a non-weekend day i.e Thursday. This is a new all time high for any comedy movie which debuted on Thursday. Its midnight launch of about $10.4 Million are also included in this gross.
Kung Fu Panda 2 which was also critically acclaimed sequel to a cult classic was no match for the Wolf Pack. Despite opening on the same day as Hangover 2, it made an estimated $5.8 Million at 3,952 locations. This weak gross was expected though as most of the kids were busy with their school so we will see the real comparison on this weekend. The first Kung Fu Panda opened on friday and made $20.3 Million.
Source: Box Office Mojo