The Da Vinci Code grossed $8.9 million Monday. That is very strong, 11th all-time for a Monday according to MovieCityNews.com, trailing only franchises like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. I had been thinking the $77 million opening might lead to a low $200 million domestic run but based on the Monday figure, a mid $200 million run looks more likely. So much for the critics!
I have to admit I get a kick out of all the comparisons between the box office for Da Vinci and Passion of the Christ. Those who oppose The Da Vinci Code will be glad to know that in the US, Passion will win easily as it made $371 million. The rest of the world will be a win for Da Vinci, however, as Passion did just $241 million abroad, while Da Vinci made $152 million abroad in just its first weekend.