The Batman crashed through the roof and landed on the audience table, which has been looking like something out of Oliver Twist. It made $12.8m off 738 screens in 300 cinemas. Mind you, Spider-Man came out last December with 1121 screens in 315 cinemas to make $35.5m, which has now risen to just over $80m.
But smaller exhibitors may be able to deal with some pesky bills and keep a brave face for anxious fans.
