Mark Wahlberg's Lone Survivor is on pace to make an estimated $33 to $35 million during its debut weekend. The film is doing very well at the U.S. box office and is being hailed as very patriotic and emotional film. A few predictions are even guessing that the film could bring in over $40 million during its debut weekend.
Predictions have nearly doubled base on the box office returns from Friday for the war story, Variety reported. Friday, Lone Survivor made around $12 million dollars and has been increasing in box office numbers due to positive word of mouth.
The film has also been receiving a lot of positive reviews and feedback across a variety of social media networks. Fans are tweeting out about the film and thanking veterans and active duty military members.
Cannot thank our military as well as our special forces enough for the things they do to protect our nation. #lonesurvivor
— Daniel Rowe (@D_Paul_R70) January 11, 2014
Forbes is hailing Lone Survivor as the first big blockbuster of 2014.
The film only cost $48 million to produce and was helmed by indie financiers including Randall Emmett and George Furla.
Lone Survivor has only one other film as competition this weekend and it's Lionsgate's The Legend of Hercules, which stars Kellan Lutz. To date, the film has only made $8 million at the box office.
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