Independence Day: Resurgence cost 200 million to make- Are they out of their minds?

[Soundwave]

DM235 said:

Soundwave said:

375 isn't that high of a bar to reach. 

Even BvS despite all the flak it takes likely is going to net Warner Bros. a pretty large profit. 

Also the assumption that movie studios only get 50% of a movie ticket isn't even that accurate, in the US, they really take home more like 60-70% of the ticket split, that's why movie theaters have to charge so much for popcorn and drinks. 

My understanding is that they can make 70% for the first week, but it drops off after that.  I think 50% is a better estimate.

From the following link, "...they paid about 51.8% of ticket revenue as film rental...":

http://www.rogerebert.com/letters/how-your-ticket-price-is-divided

And I agree that concessions are a big part of their income.

Most movies early a majority chunk of their profits in the first week.