Hoping to keep The Dark Knight fresh in the minds of Oscar voters, Warner Bros. plans to rerelease the blockbuster in January, the height of the Academy Awards voting season.
It looks as if the movie will hit IMAX screens, but it’s uncertain whether it will appear in conventional theaters.
While the rerelease could serve as a reminder to Academy members — Heath Ledger’s performance, in particular, has been deemed Oscar-worthy — it also would push The Dark Knight closer to Titanic‘s record $600 million domestic haul. To date, the Batman sequel has earned $512 million domestically and $440 million internationally.
But, as The Hollywood Reporter points out, the odds of passing Titanic are slim: The Dark Knight comes out in DVD in December, which is sure to curb interest in the rerelease.
September 11th, 2008 at 9:13 am
WB would be foolish to not have TDK out on DVD in time for the holidays, but I’m intrigued at the re-release of the movie before the Oscars. Any chance to see the movie in Imax is worth it!
September 11th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I meant to say “would’ve been foolish..” as the article plainly states that the DVD will be out before the re-release. I think it’s coming out 12/9?
September 11th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Have to agree… seen it 3 times and the last one was in IMAX. Wasn’t sure if it was going to make a big difference, but some scenes took my breath away. Gorgeous movie.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I am sooooo waiting the director’s cut of the film
September 11th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Aaron Eckhart deserves a nomination.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Oh god come on this is the most overrated comic book movie ever the only good thing about it was Alfred God just get rid of it already.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:31 am
“I am sooooo waiting the director’s cut of the film”
@Themurci: You’ll be waiting a VERY long time. Nolan has repeatedly stated that this is his FINAL cut of the movie, and that there is barely anything “extra” to include (he only shoots the scenes he needs).
“Aaron Eckhart deserves a nomination.”
@KyleCowser: You got THAT right. It really was HIS movie (in the sense that thematically it revolved around his character) and he carried that REALLY well.
“Oh god come on this is the most overrated comic book movie ever the only good thing about it was Alfred God just get rid of it already.”
@Michael: Are you somehow being forced at gunpoint to watch THE DARK KNIGHT?…. No? Then STFU.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Maybe it’ll actually make some money this time.
September 11th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I will buy the DVD, and possibly will head out for the IMAX rerelease. I mean, hell, if they need the cash, I’ll spend it. Great flick, great movie overall, worthy of Oscar, and of Big Bird too.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
@Michael: While the critical and commercial verdicts are in, and you’re clearly in the minority with your viewpoint, at least try to back up your view point with some solid arguments.
Every so often, someone has to bad-mouth either Batman Begins, or TDK or both. Seems like it’s Tim Burton apologists, generally. Regardless, I’d be interested in knowing what you didn’t like. No movie is perfect, but I think Nolan’s two-Bat flicks are about as perfect as comic book movies have ever been.
Even the better ones, like the first two Spideys, the first two X-Men, and Iron Man almost seem like child’s play in comparison.For me, only V For Vendetta is in the same league. That movie wasn’t everyone’s cup, but I loved it.
If you want to rag on Bale’s Bat-voice,probably the most common complaint I’ve seen, go ahead I guess. It never bothered me, and there’s precedent for the deeper, more gravelly voice. Maybe it’s a tad exaggerated, but aside from Kevin Conroy I don’t know that anyone else could do a better job at it. Bale’s pretty much exactly what I’ve always wanted Batman/Bruce Wayne to be.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I have a bit of an obsession with the amount of money TDK has made and hopefully will make, constantly checking out boxofficemojo to see that days sales. It would please me to know end to see Batman surpass, Titanic, even if it were just Domestic sales, and not Worldwide and Adjusted for Inflation sales. If they are planning on rereleasing it, I hope they throw in some more incentives, than just putting it in IMAX. Like maybe putting a discount coupon in the DVD to go see it at IMAX or maybe an interview with Heath or 3-D or a bunch of ads stating how much money TDK needs to make to beat Titanic.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
lots of good reasons to hate this overrated tripe:
http://therawness.com/why-i-hated-the-dark-knight/
http://thedarkknightsucks.com/
September 11th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
The Dark Knight should definitely two Oscar nominations;
1. Christopher Nolan – Best Director
2. The team responsible for Batman’s lame growl – Best Sound
September 11th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I can see it getting a few serious oscar nominations but I see films like The Wackness and Benjamin Button, etc. getting most of the wins.
September 11th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
“I am sooooo waiting the director’s cut of the film”
Hate to burst your bubble champ, but only ten minutes of footage were left on the cutting room floor and Christopher Nolan has already stated it won’t be included on the dvd.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Good news !
September 12th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Please no linking to awful blogs and sites loaded with hack internet writing.Thanks
September 12th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
@Michael: While the critical and commercial verdicts are in, and you’re clearly in the minority with your viewpoint, at least try to back up your view point with some solid arguments.
lots of good reasons to hate this overrated tripe:
You can argue how you did not like the movie,sure it is America.
I do not believe it is factual to call a movie overhyped when it has sold over 500 million worth of tickets.
September 12th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I thought it was a good movie, a little long, but still good. Might even go check it out at the IMAX if it’s really worth it. One person told me that there were only a few parts actually shot for the IMAX screen, and that they sort of had wished they just went and saw it at the normal theater, cause where they had to seat sucked, and could only really see a quarter of the screen without ripping their neck out of socket.
But Oscar? I mean it would be sweet for the comic fans out there to have a comic movie get an Oscar, but I’m not….Ahh….what’s it matter anyways. The Oscars these days are a shame anyways. Most the movies that win were over hyped to begin with.
September 13th, 2008 at 2:39 am
I agree, don’t link to sites like that please.
But if you want to link to more awesome blogs like the two you just did that perfectly describe what a flaming piece of crap dark knight was, feel free to post more links like that.
September 13th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
No,sites like those posted are a dime a dozen.There’s nothing insightful or profound it’s just mouthing the same angry comic book guy things that are always said.After fanboys and net reviewers have raved and ranted for years over the most minewt unimportant things posted in the most insulting fashion,at this point who cares.From Burton to Nolan people will continue to enjoy and love movie batman.Bottom line,nobody cares,really!
-Even the better ones, like the first two Spideys, the first two X-Men, and Iron Man almost seem like child’s play in comparison.For me, only V For Vendetta is in the same league. That movie wasn’t everyone’s cup, but I loved it.-
I think Ghost in the Shell 95 and Lupin the 3rd The Castle of Cagliostro are on DK’s level and some would say Akira also.
September 19th, 2008 at 6:33 am
To the people who think TDK was too ‘realistic’ or pretentious: ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Batman & Robin’ are available on DVD right now.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:29 am
You people who are having a boner over how great the Dark Knight is just wait 20 year when someone else take over Batman and you guys will be in our shoes.
I just love how This movie has made people so Stupid we can’t talk bad about the dark knight but we can talk bad about Batman 89 and the other movie.
I think these only Prove my Point THERE SHOULD BE NO LIVE ACTION HERO MOVIE
January 17th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
After a careful read I thought it was very informative. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to put this post together. Once again I find myself spending way to much time both reading and commenting. But so what, it was still worth it!