The Box-Office Thread.

[Runa216]

Lawlight said:

Runa216 said:

I heard 1.81x its budget is the best estimate. 

I know you're posting in jest but just google it - 2.5 times is what is needed on average.

What?  No, I used to be a part of a group of industry insiders. I heard dozens of people saying the average was 1.81.  For movies like Avengers, 2.5 is a good bet, indies only need to make like 1.5, but the average was 1.81. I just assume that's what all need, since it's easier than factoring in a 300 million dollar marketing budget.