"The Avengers" Crosses $700 Million Mark In Under 2 Weeks

[CBR News]

Marvel's "The Avengers" continues to break records, crossing the worldwide $700 million mark in under 2 weeks while extending its reach to other industries, causing a spike in Los Angeles shawarma sales.


Full article here.

[0bsessions]

However, "The Avengers" isn't only selling movie tickets -- it's selling shawarma! According to TMZ, a scene in the film (no spoilers!) has led to a spike in demand for the meat wraps.

I think it's safe to say that this film has officially exceeded all rational expectations.

This film is on track to break the lifetime gross of Thor, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk combined by the end of the week.

[graffiX]

At this point, I think a billion is a foregone conclusion. I hope it takes the all time spot...

[Dreadstar]

At this point, I think a billion is a foregone conclusion. I hope it takes the all time spot...

I kind of hope it does, too. But those top two spots are . . . formidable.

[jediracer]

Anyone here ever actually had shawarma? Is it good?

[Darth Tigris]

Anyone here ever actually had shawarma? Is it good?

I'm going to get one today and will report back. YMMV, though, I'd imagine ...

OT: Awesome, awesome news! I'm really curious to see how it performs during the 2nd and 3rd weekends. Word of mouth is beyond good and it's really a crowd pleasing treat of a movie.

[Dreadstar]

Anyone here ever actually had shawarma? Is it good?

Yeah, we have a great place just 2 blocks away (I swear!) from where I live. Although they call the ones with beef and lamb a gyro, and the ones with the chicken a shawarma, but that may only be for sake of making the menu clearer, I don't know.

All I know is, they're tasty.

[Yeopop]

700 millions dollars. That's crazy! Add that the profits of the marketing and you'll get the real fee. I can't even imagine,

[TheDreamingCelestial]

Yeah, we have a great place just 2 blocks away (I swear!) from where I live. Although they call the ones with beef and lamb a gyro, and the ones with the chicken a shawarma, but that may only be for sake of making the menu clearer, I don't know.

All I know is, they're tasty.

Gyro is Greek, Shawarma is Arab.. Google should be helpful in sorting out the rest of differences..

[donuil23]

Anyone here ever actually had shawarma? Is it good?

Holy Crap, that was a once-a-week thing for me back in high school. Now the wife and I do it at least once a month.

[Treqqor]

Anyone here ever actually had shawarma? Is it good?

We have at least 20 in our city (and the size of my city is nothing to brag about), so they're easy to get he.

And yes, me and 2 of my Avengers seeing co-workers had them today for lunch, prompted by the movie. And they were delicious.

[Darth Tigris]

Anyone here ever actually had shawarma? Is it good?

Ok, I'm back. Shawarma? Goooood stuff! I got a chicken one and it's a little big for me, but delicious. Now I want to try more food from this cafe. Look what you started Joss Whedon and Tony Stark!!!!!!

Bottom line: recommended. The meat is very flavorful and the hot/cold mix between it, the veggies and the neutral pita ... mmm, mmm good.

[graffiX]

I kind of hope it does, too. But those top two spots are . . . formidable.

Yes...yes they are.

[SpideyCzar]

18 Million on a Monday while school is still in session. Wow, that's insane. Watching to gross on this film will be interesting to say the least. Will more than likely end up as a top 5 grossing movie all time worldwide. Well deserved as it was a fantastic movie.

[Tranceplant]

Yes...yes they are.

It helps when those movies lasted like, what... 8 weeks in the theatres? Can't remember...
In 4 weeks, Avengers will probably reach those two spots.