[phileysmiley]

Even rival studios are saying it's possible for the franchise prequel X-Men Origins: Wolverine to scoop up $90M this weekend if moviegoing stays strong, though a safer bet might be $85M.

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/w ... erine-75m/

[kanaloa]

How big is that compare to others during this same time frame?

I would like to see it, but the reviews thus far haven't been so stellar.

[phileysmiley]

Weekend numbers aren't in yet but overall it was the 16th biggest Opening Day of all time.

For the opening day of any weekend in May it was #9.

For the opening day of the first weekend in May (the traditional kickoff of the summer blockbuster season) it was #4.

Compared to last year, Iron Man opened the same weekend and took in $35.2 M (vs $32 for Wolverine). Iron Man ended up taking in $98 M this weekend last year.

So right now it's just behind last year's first May weekend winner.