It's also worth noting the original Dumbo is 10 years older than the original Alice in Wonderland so inflation really evens it out. Now this may sound like a major downgrade from the $116M that the last Burton directed Disney live-action remake, 2010's Alice in Wonderland, made but let's also note that both got an A- on Cinemascore and the joy of an audience is what really counts. In comparison with other major programmers with hearty and audience beloved debuts like Nutcracker and the Four Realms ($20.3M) and Wrinkle in Time ($33.1M). This broke records becoming the 5th highest debut for a March Disney live-action release, the 25th best debut for a film with a CGI lead (almost beating Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel), and destroying as the biggest debut ever for a movie about a smart elephant (I think, there's not a box office mojo chart about that). Okay let's do itÄumbo (2019) - In a shocking display, Dumbo opened to an incredible #1 with $45M. I will continue giving you my own personal opinions despite who's writing my checks. I want to make it very clear I negotiated complete control over my content with Disney and in no way will feature bias for their films. While I am excited to now be paid to make these write-ups I understand the concern that a major producer of theatrical films is in charge. PROGRAMMING NOTE - Just a quick note I want to address the recent news of the purchase of r/movies by Disney Co.
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