Thor: The Dark World is already off to a strong start, earning $109.4 million this past weekend as it debuted in 36 countries. The movie debuted taking in $5.2 million from Wednesday showings and had earned $42.5 million by Friday. The movie is the fourth largest debut overseas of 203.
The movie opens up in North America this coming week. The movie also has yet to debut in China, Japan, Italy and Argentina, all large markets.
In anticipation of New York Comic Con, a Lego version of the Thor: The Dark World movie poster, to celebrate the upcoming North American release of Lego Marvel Super Heroes videogame on October 22 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, and PC. The game will also be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in November! A special downloadable character pack will be available at launch. The Asgard DLC pack will include eight playable characters, all of whom are also featured in the film
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes also will be prominently featured during the Marvel Videogames Panel at this weekend’s New York Comic Con! It’ll feature an unveiling of several playable characters, and there’ll be exclusive announcements, special LEGO Marvel giveaways and more! The event takes place October 12 at 12:15pm on Empire Stage 1-E.
The summer’s over, and everyone is back at school, but soon it’ll be time to go back to Asgard! November will bring the new Thor movie, Thor: The Dark World, and Diamond Select Toys is on board once again to make even more awesome toys. Check out what’s coming your way later this year!
In November, an entire series of 2-inch Marvel Minimates will be dedicated to Thor: The Dark World! The 53rd Marvel assortment at comic shops and specialty stores will include four different two-packs: Thor with Malekith, Loki with Heimdall, Dr. Erik Selvig with Dark Elf and Darcy Lewis with Dark Elf. Designed by the team at Art Asylum, each Minimate stands 2 inches tall and includes a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories, including an alternate head for Malekith, hands for the Dark Elves, a helmet for Loki and bare legs for Selvig.
For those who like their toys a little bigger, Thor and Jane Foster will each get a 7-inch-scale figure in the Marvel Select action figure line, featuring the likenesses of Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman! Designed by Gentle Giant Studios, each figure will have 16 points of articulation, and each will come packaged with half of a detailed diorama based on the film. Connect them together to re-create the movie at home! Look for Thor to hit comic shops and specialty stores starting in November, followed by Jane later in the month.
Thor: The Dark World hits theaters on November 8.
I came across these release dates:
· May 3, 2013 — Iron Man 3
· November 8, 2013 — Thor: The Dark World
· April 4, 2014 — Captain America: The Winter Soldier
· August 1, 2014 — Guardians of the Galaxy
