When one blockbuster film beats another blockbuster film for some major box office record, the directors of those films tend to acknowledge it with fun art. In 1977, when Star Wars beat Jaws at the all-time box office, Steven Spielberg congratulated George Lucas. In 1982, when E.T. beat Star Wars, Lucas returned the favor. This has gone on through the years with films like Jurassic Park, Titanic, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Avatar and, most recently, Avengers: Endgame, whether it’s the all-time box office tally or a specifically record-setting weekend. (Here’s a full thread.)
This past weekend, another record most thought completely…
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