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Poll: Opening Weekend Record Breaking Films

Each of these films broke the record for the biggest opening weekend gross of all time in the blockbuster era that started with Jaws (1975), which was the first film ever to get what we call today a wide release.

Which of these films is your favourite?

Discuss here.

Results of 2,040 votes:

  1. 1.

    The Dark Knight (2008)

     
    Unadjusted Gross : $158,411,483 Adjusted Gross : $173,518,111
  2. 2.

    The Avengers (2012)

     
    Unadjusted Gross : $207,438,708 Adjusted Gross : $213,091,480
  3. 3.

    Jaws (1975)

     
    Unadjusted Gross : $7,061,513 Adjusted Gross : $30,949,253

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