By Friday night, however, a high end of $180 million seemed more likely.
As of this mornings estimate the actual weekend ofDeathly Hallows 2came in between the two projections.
Adjusted for inflation,The Dark Knightwould chart at $166.3 million for 2011.
As a fan-driven event movie, it was a given thatDeathly Hallows 2would be incredibly front-loaded.
In contrastThe Dark Knightexhibited a remarkable staying power which Harry Potter may not be able to match.
And then there is the fact that the boy wizard may be only renting that weekend title from Batman.
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Like all of summer 2011s biggest hits,Deathly Hallows Part 2is also making magic overseas.
Despite all appearances, there actually was a second new movie at this weekends box office.
Disneys G-ratedWinnie the Poohdebuted with $8 million from 2,405 locations which was on target with studio expectations.
