‘The Hangover Part II’ (2011)
Domestic Gross: $254.5 million
“The Hangover Part II” was one of the highest-summing comedies of all times, regardless of the MPAA list, falling short of the 2009 “The Hangover” domestic gross only, but exceeding it at the world box office. All cameo performances were made by Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis. Fans loved to see them again in theater around the world. “The Hangover Part II,” with just headlines from the “Star Wars” and “Matrix” franchises, has the third-highest opening night gross of all the time.
‘The Hangover Part II’ (2011)
‘The Matrix Reloaded’ (2003)
Domestic Gross: $281.6 million
The much-anticipated sequence of “The Matrix” in 1999 started in 2003 with enthusiastic audience records smashing and earning more than $100 million more than the script. “The Matrix Reloaded,” the “Beverly Hills Cop,” finally surpassed it as the highest R film ever. It will not last long, but in 15 years, it would be the most promising sequence with R-rated results. “The Lord of the Rings: The King’s return,” “Finding Nemo,” and “The Black Pearl Curses” all were big hits in 2003, but “The Reloaded Lady” had the best opening weekend. The “Reloaded Matrix” was also popular.
‘The Matrix Reloaded’ (2003)