http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/01/18/four-huge-records-american-sniper-is-about-to-break-or-already-did/Four Huge Records ‘American Sniper’ Is About to Break — or Already Did
Jan. 18, 2015 1:13pm Zach Noble
“American Sniper” is filling theaters across the nation — and destroying old records.
The Sunday estimate of its debut weekend haul: $90.2 million.
In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Bradley Cooper appears in a scene from “American Sniper.” (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)
Here’s a look at the records that the Academy Award-nominated “American Sniper” already broke — or could break when final figures are released Monday:
Biggest January debut of all time.
As Business Insider noted, “American Sniper” has easily outdone the previous record-holder, 2014′s “Ride Along,” which brought in $41.5 million its opening weekend.
Biggest debut ever for an R-rated movie.
“The Matrix Reloaded” earned $91.7 million on its opening weekend back in 2003. When final figures are released Monday, “American Sniper” could surpass the sci-fi sequel.
Biggest Clint Eastwood opening.
The Eastwood-directed “American Sniper” easily shot past the $29.5 million debut of 2008′s “Gran Turino.”
Biggest debut for an Oscar Best Picture nominee.
That’s right — even such blockbusters as “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (debut $72.6 million) and “Titanic” (debut $28.6 million) can’t compare to the $90+ million haul of “American Sniper.”
