B&B Theatres is thrilled to announce a series of remarkable records achieved with the release of the highly anticipated film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” This unprecedented success underscores the power of the theatrical experience and our deep gratitude to the guests who made these milestones possible. The film has set the following records:
- Biggest Opening Weekend
- Biggest Single Day Film Opening
- Biggest Thursday Box Office Gross
- Biggest Friday Box Office Gross (including Sneaks)
- Biggest Saturday Box Office Gross
- Second-Biggest Pre-Sales for a Single Film
- Biggest Domestic market Share Percentage on a Marvel Title
“What a movie and what a week! We’re so grateful to our guests who showed up by the hundreds of thousands over the last few days,” said Bob Bagby, CEO of B&B Theatres. “This film’s extraordinary performance highlights the unique magic of the theatrical experience, where audiences come together to share in the excitement and wonder of cinema. We celebrated 100 years of family ownership in April… we couldn’t have imagined a better way to kick off the next century of movie magic!”
About B&B Theatres
B&B Theatres has been family owned and operated since 1924 when Elmer Bills Sr. opened a movie house in Salisbury, Missouri where the future Mrs. Bills played the piano for silent movies. Proud of its 100-year history, B&B Theatres has endured world wars, pandemics, recessions, depressions, and more technological booms than can be counted. But the company remains stronger than ever and bullish for the future of the greatest industry on earth.
B&B Theatres is currently the largest privately held and 5th largest theatre chain in America overall. B&B operates 550 screens at 57 cinema locations in 15 states (including three under construction) and also maintains 64 bowling lanes, 231 redemption arcade games and three distinct restaurant brands across multiple locations called the Marquee Bar & Grille, Sterling’s and Johnnie’s Jazz Bar & Grille. B&B is proud to be celebrating 100 years in business this year under the same family ownership, four generations later.