the dark world is still on track to easily surpass the original thor‘s $ 181 million domestic total in 2011 , and it should finish above $ 200 million .
disney ’s opening weekend that signifies great word - of - mouth .
1 spot at the box office this weekend , the big story was a stellar opening for “ the best man holiday , ” which trounced all expectations to debut with a studio - estimated $ 30.6 - million .
the film cost marvel entertainment $ 170 million to produce and after two weekends has already taken in a strong $ 147 million .
photos : 75 images from ' thor : the dark world ' “ the best man holiday ” received a coveted average grade of a+ from moviegoers , according to market research firm cinemascore .
“ i would never have thought in for the second weekend in a row , marvel ’s $ 170 million sequel thor : the dark world topped the domestic box office chart .
audiences , which universal reports were 75 percent female and 87 percent african - american , issued the film a rare “ a+ ” cinemascore grade .
 
the dark world has grossed $ 332.8 million internationally and $ 479.8 million worldwide .