Clint Eastwood’s latest film “American Sniper,” based on the autobiography of Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, is set to rake in more money in one day that any Eastwood-directed film.
Late night industry estimates show the film bringing down $29.1 million in its first expanded release day on Friday, Deadline Hollywood reported Saturday.
The film could easily surpass Mr. Eastwood’s previous box-office weekend record, 2009’s “Gran Torino” which saw $29.5 million in ticket sales.
In addition, “American Sniper’s” Friday ticket sales top the charts for the highest grossing day ever for a film in January, for a single day and/or opening day.
Previous record holders were 2008’s “Cloverfield” $17.16 million in January and “Avatar” which saw $25.8 million on it’s opening day Jan. 2 2010.
• Kellan Howell can be reached at khowell@washingtontimes.com.
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