….
Regal's Office.
Three months after the release of [Spider-Man: Web of Destiny], the film had finally run its course in most major territories.
Theaters that once struggled to keep up with demand were now clearing space for the next wave of releases, including [Harry Potter].
The numbers, however, told a story that few in the industry could ignore.
Regal received the final consolidated report on his desk - a document stacked with figures, charts, and analysis.
But for him, it wasn't just paper.
It was proof of what he had set in motion.
….
Week-by-Week Box Office Totals:
| Week 1 (July 5–11, 2013)
-> Domestic: $142.8M | International: $150.3M
-> Worldwide: $293.1M
….
The debut week was seismic.
Audiences flooded in across North America and beyond. Few openings in history had ever broken the $290M barrier in a single week, and [Web of Destiny] did so with ease.
….
| Week 2 (July 12–18, 2013)
-> Domestic: $72.1M | International: $98.4M
-> Worldwide: $170.5M
-> Cumulative: $463.6M
….
The drop was expected, but the hold was remarkable. Word of mouth and repeat viewings kept the film buoyant. Families and teenagers alike returned for second and third screenings.
….
| Week 3 (July 19–25, 2013)
-> Domestic: $48.6M | International: $76.3M
-> Worldwide: $124.9M
-> Cumulative: $588.5M
….
By its third week, the film had crossed the half-billion mark.
Marvel's hero was firmly lodged in global pop culture. Merchandise sales soared alongside ticket sales.
….
| Week 4 (July 26–Aug 1, 2013)
-> Domestic: $29.9M | International: $63.1M
-> Worldwide: $93.0M
-> Cumulative: $681.5M
….
| Week 5 (Aug 2–8, 2013)
-> Domestic: $21.6M | International: $55.7M
-> Worldwide: $77.3M
-> Cumulative: $758.8M
….
| Week 6 (Aug 9–15, 2013)
-> Domestic: $15.8M | International: $46.4M
-> Worldwide: $62.2M
-> Cumulative: $821.0M
….
The mid-run weeks showed remarkable resilience overseas, especially in Asia and Europe. Where most superhero films began to fade, Web of Destiny maintained a grip on audiences who had embraced its unique tone.
….
| Week 7 (Aug 16–22, 2013)
-> Domestic: $10.5M | International: $38.9M
-> Worldwide: $49.4M
-> Cumulative: $870.4M
….
| Week 8 (Aug 23–29, 2013)
-> Domestic: $7.4M | International: $35.2M
-> Worldwide: $42.6M
-> Cumulative: $912.9M
….
| Week 9 (Aug 30–Sept 5, 2013)
-> Domestic: $5.6M | International: $29.8M
-> Worldwide: $35.4M
-> Cumulative: $948.3M
….
The ninth week was the milestone everyone waited for. Crossing $900M had seemed inevitable, but the march toward a billion was no longer just a dream.
….
| Weeks 10–11 (Sept 6–19, 2013)
-> Domestic: $12.7M | International: $41.6M
-> Worldwide: $54.3M
-> Final Cumulative: $1.002B
….
At last, the number appeared in bold on Regal's report. [Web of Destiny] had officially entered the billion-dollar club. A landmark achievement for MDC, Red Studio, and for Regal himself.
….
Final Worldwide Box Office is: $1,002,000,000 ($1.002B)
And from that, the Studio/Distributor Revenue (≈45%) will be: $450.9M
For Regal, the calculations went deeper.
He hadn't just been a director or a writer - he was an investor.
- His direct investment, 40% of film budget will be: $93.3M
- And his shareholder cut from MDC (40% stake) will be: $52.36M
Therefore, his total personal earnings will be: $145.66M
….
Regal leaned back in his chair as the numbers sank in.
One hundred and forty-five million from a single film - not counting the long tail of merchandise, licensing, and the cultural footprint Spider-Man would carry for years.
Most in Hollywood would have celebrated.
For Regal, it was confirmation.
Proof that his instincts weren't reckless gambles but calculated steps.
Spider-Man had conquered the world.
Now it was Harry Potter's turn.
•-----[INDEX]-----•
[Name:] Regal Seraphsail
[Items]
[Skill Slots]
[Bulletin Board]
ⓘ [EP Available : 5 Million]
ⓘ [Bulletin Board] ([┘]- 01:04:01 )
•----------------•
….
•-----[SKILL SLOTS]-----•
» [Slot-1:] Director (Rank – World-Class) [In-active]
» [Slot-2:] Writer (Rank – World-Class) [In-active]
» [Slot-3:] Cinematographer (Rank – Intermediate > World-Class) [In-active]
» [Slot-4:] Drawing (Rank – Master )
» [Slot-5:] Actor – Novice > Advanced]
•--•
Ⓘ [Unique Skill:] Insight
Ⓘ [Unique Skill:] Polyglottery
Ⓘ [Unique Skill:] Eyes On Me
•----------------------•
ⓘ [Skill Slots Available:] 4 (in use)
ⓘ [Note:] User can awaken new skills by striving and reaching a minimum understanding and requirement of it.
•----------------------•
….
•-------[NOTIFICATIONS]-------•
Ⓘ [Solo Leveling] –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Following:] –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint:] –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Lord of the Mysteries] –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [First TV Show Participation:] –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone:] Book –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets:] Book –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:] Book –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire:] Book –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Death Note] Movie –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [The Hangover] Movie –> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone:] Movie–> [Completed(✓)]
Ⓘ [Wiplash:] Movie–> [Completed(✓)]
….
Ⓘ [Spider-Man: Web of Destiny]
–> [Collect Accumulated Rewards:] [Y/N]
–> [Achievement Available] (Collect)
([┘]- 77 days of Accumulated Rewards)
•---------------------------•
Regal's finger hovered over the confirmation. Seventy-seven days of accumulated rewards from a film that had exceeded every expectation. He selected [Y].
The System responded immediately, data cascading across his vision like digital rain:
•---•
「Ding! User successfully collected Spider-Man: Web of Destiny] rewards!」
[Total View Count:] 123,032,904
[Total EP Earned:] 61,516,452
「Your total EP is now: 5,316,839 + ↑61,516,452 = 66,833,291」
•---•
Over sixty-one million Experience Points(:EP) in a single collection.
His total EP had jumped from just over five million to nearly sixty-seven million.
In the System's economy, he had just become one of the wealthiest. With this, he could easily push all his remaining skills up to [World Class] - but he didn't.
The reason was simple: slots.
He only had four.
If he rushed and upgraded [Drawing] or [Acting] now, he would be locked in.
No room to swap [World Class] ranks later…
So he held back.
"Now with sixty-six million EP…"
The thought nagged at him.
What should he do?
Regal had already spent a fortune of EP acquiring the [Iron Man 1] script - that investment would keep paying for a while.
For now, it was time to check the rewards.
He pulled in the [Achievement Available] notification under [Spider-Man: Web of Destiny].
•--------•
「Ding! User has collected the [Achievement Reward] for surpassing 1B USD box office for the second time!」
「Ding! User has received: [Title Token] x1, [Search Token] x2 as the [Achievement Reward]!」
•--------•
"Finally. Title Tokens." A grin tugged at his lips. "I thought it would be another skill slot for hitting a billion again… not that the last one wasn't useful."
•-------[ITEMS]-------•
» [Johnwick] x1
» [Transformers] x1
» [How To Train Your Dragon] x1
» [Kung Fu Panda] x1
» [Title Token] x1
» [Search Token] x2
•---------------------•
"Alright… two [Search Tokens], one [Title Token]." He tapped his fingers on the desk, weighing his options. "One of those searches is definitely going toward [Deadpool]… but the [Title Token]?"
He leaned back, muttering to himself.
"What's the smartest way to use that one?"
His gaze shifted toward the collection of untouched scripts sitting in his [Item] list.
Each one was the result of every EP he had poured into the [Bulletin Board], snapping up anything worthwhile before it slipped away.
And he had landed treasures - [John Wick], the sharp new face of modern action, and [Kung Fu Panda], a surefire bridge into the booming Chinese market.
But above them all, one title stood like a crown jewel.
"Transformers…" He whispered.
That script wasn't just valuable, it was a seismic weapon.
He knew the day it reached theaters, the industry would never be the same.
.
….
[To be continued…]
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