Well said

people have been waiting for decades for a Batman vs Superman film. This isn't just some fanboy niche film

people have been waiting for decades for a Batman vs Superman film. This isn't just some fanboy niche film

^ true, but hardcore marvel fans will think in that way

The Avengers helped negate the mixed reactions to Iron Man 2. And like Iron Man 3, Captain America 3 will be following up an Avengers film, and if THAT lives up to expectations then it'll have double the goodwill going in.

That's not what I meant.

Iron Man 2 being hot garbage didn't effect The Avengers making a TON of money. Why would MOS being "decent" effect BVS?

You're a little off on your labeling there. Iron Man 2 had better reviews (73% RT, 57 MC) and better Cinemascore (A) than Man of Steel (56% RT, 55 MC, A- Cinemascore). At best it's basically a draw.

I get that the novelty of Batman and Superman fighting it out is going to help negate a lot of the mixed reactions to Man of Steel, but if we're talking about which project is likely to have more goodwill from audiences, Captain America 3 looks like a clear victor.

Man of Steel had a better multiplier than IM2. Captain America, no matter how good the movie is, is a second tier character compared to Batman/Superman. It's not even close.

Wouldn't being an event film offset whatever goodwill a film has? That is what Chippy is trying to convey. I also think Marvel will move when the PR team sees the polls that will have BVS rank ahead of CA3 in terms of anticipation.

The "novelty"? lol

Yes, and I'm sure the "novelty" of having part of the Avengers team up in The Avengers helped negate how bad IM2 was.

Is this some kind of joke. No general audience member is going to pick Captain America 3 over Batman vs Superman. Not only does it have the novelty factor of seeing these two together for the first time which people have been waiting decades for but it will also get IMAX screens and probably more marketing.

I mean, I have nothing against Captain America... But I would think only diehard Marvel fans would choose that over BVS. Even if CA2 and TA2 are great.

Based upon the quality of their predecessors (even without CA2 factored in, because I obviously haven't seen it), I'd go for Captain America 3 over Batman vs. Superman in a heartbeat.

As far as the masses are concerned, Batman vs. Superman has more potential on paper. However, with the release date, why fix what isn't broken? Marvel traditionally makes bank at the start of May, while DC typically holds off until later in the summer and does gangbusters. Problem solved.

This is hilarious. Batman Vs. Superman will open more than whatever Marvel film makes in total.

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This. Even though CA3 could end up being better film, BvS will utterly destroy CA3. It will get all IMAX/large screens across multiplexes and WB will release in record screens. So CA3 will barely even benefit from even spillovers.

I am sure Disney wont let this postering happen. Ultimately they are not going to release a 200m film to cause collateral damage and prevent DC franchise from getting established. CA3 or not, BvS will open huge(probably 175M+) and will gross close to 400M even if its as mediocre as MOS.

BVS would destroy any stand alone hero marvel film, I suspect the marvel film would open to at least 50% less than it would have otherwise.

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My feeling is Feige is using this to hype Cap2. It will be all over the news that Cap3 is going against Batman/Supes movie and that will trigger interest from GA who otherwise would ignore a marvel 2nd tier character. Let us see if this boosts OW of Cap2.

You wouldn't even be able to determine if this even has any effect on CA2 opening weekend. Please.

Of course, CA3 will be moving but it doesn't need to anytime in the near future. I like the idea of moving it a couple weeks ahead. It'll own those 2 weeks and make most of it's dough and that's fine. Opening a couple weeks after MOS2 would be dangerous because who knows what's gonna be opening behind you or Before you in that instance. May can get crowded. April is a fine starting point for CA3.

The whole point is Batman vs Superman needs a wide opening weekend because its going to fall 60%+ 2nd weekend with Synder Directing and have bad legs.

not being a troll its the harsh truth.

Like MOS it needs to create the hype and fool us into thinking it will be an epic film

BvS has the novelty similar even if a little lesser than Avengers team-up so I can see why they are gunning for the Avengers release date. Cap3 even if a follow-up of Avengers will not increase huge enough to get to $250m IMO, ofcourse Disney should move.

Even though I do like the idea of Cap 3 opening in May and BvS releasing in the heat of summer over July like the Nolan Batman movies. I think it can do more in July than in May.

I am starting to wonder after TA2 are they going to get the Hulk and CA to team up in CA3?

That seems like a smart move as the Captain and The Hulk seem to fit together well.

I think they should take DC Comics spot in Mid July.

Its after a lot of the other comic book movies and imo its the next film after TA2 and likely add in the Hulk, likely will be a massive hit as well.

People, CA3 has zero chances to beat BvsS, Warner should not be worried, even The Incredibles 2 would have more anticipation than CA3.

Get in your brain cells that we are talking about the two greatest superheroes of our past, present and future generations.

Oh man after MOS, I can still believe people think B vs S is going to be a great film with the hack Synder in charge.

I am quite certain I will be excited as the visual will be great and such as we saw with MOS.

yeah I know, did we not learn anything from Thor 2? None of the non RDJ Marvel films are going to be huge performers. And given the audiences the choice between a Cap movie and a movie with Batman in it alone, pretty much all general audiences will choose the latter.