Avengers: Infinity War is thisclose to Star Wars: The Force Awaken's opening weekend record

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“Industry estimates have Marvel’s #Avengers#InfinityWar at $106.7M (including that $39M Thursday night) and $245.6M over three days”
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— Marvelous Realm (@MarvelousRealm) April 28, 2018

Avengers: Infinity Wars is inching towards beating Star Wars: The Force Awakens record for the biggest opening weekend.
After a spectacular $106.7 Friday (including $39M Thursday previews), the revised projections for A3 are at $245.6M.
TFA currently holds the record at $247.9M.
Saturday numbers will be crucial in determining if A3 will break the record.

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