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If Superman can retain a substantial portion of its audience—maintaining a 50-60% retention rate in subsequent weekends—it could end up grossing $650-700 million overall. Conversely, an outsized drop—say, exceeding 65%—could cripple its prospects, especially if F4 underperforms and fails to attract crowds on its opening weekend.
The real concern lies in F4 dominating the theater shares in its opening, thereby reducing Superman's screen availability and audience exposure. This situation could have broader implications for theater attendance and the overall health of the cinema ecosystem, especially if F4 doesn't meet expectations and audiences shift away.