John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum brought in $5.9 million in Thursday night previews.
That’s more than double what John Wick: Chapter 2 did in 2017, as that film “only” brought in $2.2 million.
John Wick: Chapter 3 out did both of the last two James Bond movies in Thursday night numbers, which had a much wider reach due to the lower rating.
That’s an impressive number not only because it’s a franchise best, but because, as an R-rated movie, the film has a more limited audiences than your normal PG-13 blockbuster.