Downton Abbey: A New Era managed to bring in $1 million during Thurdays previews. There are 3,300 theaters showing the movie at this time. Focus Features is betting big on the established brand, as this is the widest release for the studio in its history. Many observers are wondering what the first movie to drive older audiences back to theaters would be. Lisa Bunnell, Focus Features distribution chief, previously said that Downton Abbey could be the ticket according to Deadline. Internationally, the movie has already grossed $30 million. From a bunch of those locations, it had a wonderful opening back in April. However, in the States, the film will face a bit more big-tent competition. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness soldiers on and will provide a bit of an obstacle. However, it would not be unreasonable to expect Downton Abbey to eclipse $40 million by the end of the weekend.
