Pursuits
‘Spectre’ Hits Theaters as Future Bond Movies Go Up for Grabs
- Producers’ accord with Sony Pictures expires with current film
- Among movie franchises, British secret agent ranks near top
How Big Will This James Bond Movie Be?
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This year’s James Bond film is poised to deliver the biggest U.S. opening weekend in the 53-year history of the British spy series, following a record debut for the Sony Corp. feature in the U.K.
“Spectre,” featuring Daniel Craig in the title role for the fourth and possibly last time, opens with late showings on Nov. 5. BoxOffice.com estimates it will generate ticket sales of $90 million through the weekend and beat the $88.4 million mark set by the previous release “Skyfall” in 2012. Exhibitor Relations Co., another forecaster, sees $100 million.