Beating Dr. Strange to $400 million is a phenomenal achievement, like Hank Aaron roaring past Willie Mays to break Babe Ruth's record. Would never have thought it was going to happen until it happened.
Consider Dr. Strange was at $354 million on the day before Maverick came out.
Monday was Maverick's 18th day at the box, and it's at $401 million. Strange was at $346 million at the same date, albeit without a massive holiday opening weekend and the first couple of weeks with school still in session.
$600 million seems like a mortal lock for Maverick, thing will probably blow the balls off the top of theaters on 4th of July weekend. Domestically that gets you knocking on the door of top 10 all-time domestic (The Last Jedi sits 10th at $620 million).
What a triumph for Cruise.
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