May 7, 2002
'Spider-Man' sets box-office record
LOS ANGELES -- Its record $114.8 million debut puts "Spider-Man," the new superhero of film franchises, in position to give even "Star Wars" a run for its money as the year's biggest hit. With positive reviews, appeal to audiences of many ages and solid repeat business already, "Spider-Man" is virtually assured of becoming one of the top-grossing movies ever...
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- Its record $114.8 million debut puts "Spider-Man," the new superhero of film franchises, in position to give even "Star Wars" a run for its money as the year's biggest hit.
With positive reviews, appeal to audiences of many ages and solid repeat business already, "Spider-Man" is virtually assured of becoming one of the top-grossing movies ever.
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Domestic rankings now are headed by "Titanic" ($601 million), "Star Wars" ($461 million) and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" ($434 million).
Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc., said, "I don't predict grosses, but in this case, the $400 million range is a doable figure."
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