Looks like the blockbusters for the warmer weather months are hear with at least one tracking service predicting “Iron Man” will fly well above $70 million through Sunday. Reviews have been astronomical with Robert Downey Jr. starring. There are even 8 p.m. and midnight showings in more than 2,500 locations Thursday. The only other wide opener this weekend is romantic comedy “Made of Honor.”

According to Hollywood Reporter,  Internet movie ticketer Fandango said 81% of its recent sales were for the Marvel-produced “Iron Man.” With film awareness already huge, Par hopes positive word-of-mouth from its Thursday screenings will stoke must-see sentiment throughout the weekend.

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