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A few days later, Nolan made a call, and Martin took a trip to Warner Bros. Studios to participate in the ad shoot for “Interstellar.”
Warner Bros. was preparing to release TV and online video trailers for the summer slot, needing Martin, the male lead, to provide the voiceover.
“Interstellar” was set to be released in July, and they were systematically rolling out posters and trailers.
With the combined appeal of Nolan and Martin and Warner Bros.’ promotional efforts, the film was highly anticipated.
After finishing the voiceover, Martin stepped out of the post-production studio and ran into Daniel, who had just come from the “Batman v Superman” studio.
The two went to a cold drink shop together.
Martin casually asked, “Is everything going smoothly over there?”
“Not just smoothly, it’s moving too fast,” Daniel replied as he thought about the situation with the crew, unable to stop his eyelids from twitching, “Warner Bros. and DC Comics have each sent a producer to help Zack Snyder prepare the film, and, barring any surprises, filming could start in July.”
“Two producers?” Martin asked.
Daniel nodded, “Representing Hamada and Kevin Tsujihara, supervising the crew with Zack Snyder to ensure work efficiency.”
Martin sighed; he knew the Warner Bros. Team wouldn’t just sit back and do nothing.
Daniel changed the subject, “How’s the ‘Joker’ script coming along?”
“It’s still in the works,” Martin replied briefly, “That project won’t be ready until next year at the earliest.”
In the second half of the year, for the film work, the post-production of “Shark Beach” needed to be completed, and there was a lot of preliminary work to do for “Split.”
Leonardo had already helped Martin make contact with New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, so Martin could go there to experience life whenever he was free.
Although there weren’t any psychopaths with multiple personalities, there were quite a few with dual personalities.
The two didn’t talk for too long, as Martin had an appearance to make that evening.
Disney Studios contacted YouTube about the “John Wick: Chapter 3” project, conducting an online interview with Martin and answering some questions posed by fans through the internet.
The crew also released the latest trailer on YouTube.
Meanwhile, on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, related promotional articles were posted.
“Martin Davis breaks through, completing the ultimate killing spree—gunfights, flying knives, horse combat, motorcycle racing, and more, all the stunts are dazzling!”
Beyond the usual promotion, Davis Studio’s focus was still on the dog.
“The dog-protecting maniac Martin Davis is back!”
“So many people died just because a dog was killed in the first movie.”
“The one you don’t want to mess with in Hollywood is Martin’s dog.”
The topic of the “John Wick” series and the dog had already turned into a meme on the internet, even becoming somewhat cliché.
But clichés aren’t bad if they work.
The meme about Martin and the dog once again spread all over the internet, reigniting immense interest in the film among countless viewers.
Before the first weekend of the summer slot, Disney Studios held three preview screenings in Burbank for “John Wick: Chapter 3” for media, fans, critics, and cinema managers.
Many top-tier, large-scale films do not hold multiple preview screenings.
This is because the more people who see the movie, the harder it is to control the reputation.
Why do most arthouse films choose limited screenings? One reason is to control the audience size, to prevent random viewers from entering and possibly giving low scores if they don’t enjoy it.
By managing the media and critics, word-of-mouth marketing comes out and influences many people’s judgments.
The reputation of the film was highly positive, and subsequent audiences were naturally influenced.
“John Wick: Chapter 3” wasn’t worried about these matters; the film was of high quality, and from the production company to the distribution company to the cinema chain, everyone was highly confident in its commercial prospects.
On the other hand, as a sequel to a blockbuster film, it had a sufficiently broad audience and strong support.
Within a week, after three consecutive screenings, moviegoers’ reviews were everywhere online, and the feedback was generally positive.
“In terms of action scenes, this one is the best in the series, with a perfect blend of gunfights and hand-to-hand combat.”
“It’s another splendid and creative action feast, giving a complete entertainment experience, like a vivid video game.”
“If the first movie was about the death of a dog, then this one is ‘Revenge of the Dog,’ where the dogs tear apart their enemies.”
Fans unanimously praised the film’s action sequences, believing the intense fight scenes fulfilled every moviegoer’s imagination and expectations.
Due to the number of previews, the number of rating users on IMDb met the requirements, and Warner Bros. quickly lifted the embargo on word-of-mouth; “John Wick: Chapter 3” had an IMDb score of 9.2.
Although preview ratings tend to be somewhat inflated, they are nonetheless representative and could clearly convince everyone that the film met the general public’s taste.
Martin went beyond the standard promotional schedule of the crew and also posted on social media.
“Thank you all for loving my movie!”
Along with the tweet, he also posted a dozen photos taken during the film’s shooting.
Meanwhile, the media embargo on “Speeding Chase 3” was officially lifted.
“Los Angeles Times” called it an incredibly R-rated action film, with Martin Davis producing many classic action scenes in a jaw-dropping manner, offering copious entertainment!
“Hollywood Reporter” focused on another aspect, believing the film expanded the “John Wick” universe in a delightful way, with meticulously designed action scenes.
“Entertainment Weekly’s” review was simple and clear: Martin’s action sequences were as crisp and sharp as ever, delivering an action movie of high caliber, filled with wonderfully choreographed violence.
Immediately after the lifting of the reviews embargo, Rotten Tomatoes collected 39 reviews, with 38 fresh and 1 rotten, achieving a freshness rating of 97%.
On Metacritic, the film’s aggregate score was an impressive 84.
For an R-rated action film, the acclaim was phenomenal!
Additionally, the internal ratings by theater managers collected by Disney Studios were even higher; front-line market theater operators gave it an average score of 95.
This meant that theater managers were very optimistic about the market prospects of “John Wick: Chapter 3.”
Disney Studios also secured one of the best slots for the summer: the Memorial Day holiday.
Although it was an R-rated film, with these favorable conditions, it was set to open in over 4,000 theaters across North America.
By mid-May, pre-sale tickets for “John Wick: Chapter 3” in North America officially began.
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In just one week, theaters across North America sold nearly 33 million US dollars in pre-sale tickets.
Disney Studios and various market agencies in North America also unanimously provided initial estimates for the film’s first week, predicting that even the most conservative estimates would exceed 100 million US dollars for the first weekend in North America.
It had been many years since an R-rated film reached over 100 million US dollars in its opening weekend in North America.
The first two installments of the “John Wick” series had built a strong fanbase, and Martin’s market appeal was stronger than ever.
The success of this series also proved that non-superhero comic adaptations, if well-made, have broad market prospects.
According to Martin’s personal understanding, this series was like the online thrillers he read in a past life, thrilling from start to finish.
When it came to entertainment, essentially, the needs of most moviegoers around the world were consistent.
Depressing, solemn films had their market but it was much smaller.
As time passed, the pre-sale tickets for “John Wick: Chapter 3” in North America continued to rise, and when it surpassed 40 million US dollars, Davis Studio, in collaboration with Disney Studios, jointly announced that they would further expand the “John Wick” movie universe.
After this trilogy, they planned to shoot a movie called “The Continental New York” with Winston as the main character.
This news also piqued moviegoers’ interests.
On the afternoon of May 23, Hollywood’s Chief Rock Cinema was bustling with people in black suits, and the global premiere of “John Wick: Chapter 3” commenced.
