Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen rewrote the record book during its opening weekend on IMAX, earning $14.4 million on 169 IMAX screens for an average of $85,000. It had the biggest day on IMAX ($3.9 million); the biggest 5-day opening ($14.4 million); the biggest international day ($770,000 on Saturday); and the biggest three-day international weekend ($2.1 million). Worldwide, the film has $18.3 million in the super-large format, with plenty more upside to come. In comparison, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian managed $15.4 million worldwide during its run.

However, Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen does have a limited window of opportunity, as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens in just a couple weeks, and it will undoubtedly be looking to break records as well.

- C.S.Strowbridge

Date posted: 2009-06-30