Marvel's Avengers smashes NZ box office on opening day

It should be no real surprise that the Marvel's Avengers has opened to rather large box office numbers.

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In figures just released, it's been revealed that on its opening day, according to Disney's release -

"Marvel’s The Avengers has smashed the New Zealand box office on its opening day of release with a record breaking NZD$1,019,844.00. The result puts the film at the number one position of all time openings surpassing the current holder Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 2 (NZD$975,109).

The stunning opening makes Marvel’s The Avengers the biggest opening day in New Zealand history and
represents the number one Disney Studios opening day, ahead of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (NZD$513,290.00).

“The most anticipated blockbuster for the year Marvel’s The Avengers has really lit up the box office with this stunning opening – Disney and Marvel’s biggest yet in New Zealand. The Avengers is testament to fabulous storytelling combined with a blockbuster cast and world-renowned director - this superhero epic is a must-see for all New Zealand fans and film lovers!,” said John Cracknell, senior vice president & managing director The Walt Disney Company, Australia and New Zealand."

And by way of celebrating, here's a couple of Avengers featurettes for you.


One of which is a featurette on Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow...