I understand 12.5 is decent number and a decent 2nd week drop. However, I am saying it is disappointing compared to what most people here on this site were saying. Most people were projectiong 45-50 Million, which obviously will not happen.
Also, It can be compared to Iron Man and Wolverine all day, but if Trek is below 145 Mil after this weekend, It's going to be nearly impossible to make it to 200 Mil.
Impossible?
Da Vinci Code, similar opening weekend, worse second weekend numbers. Total $217 Million
Austin Powers Goldmember, similar opening weekend, worse second weekend, Total $213 Million
The Lost World, Jurassic Park, Similar opening weekend, worse second weekend, Total $229 Million
Star Wars Episode II, Better Opening Weekend, similar second weekend, Total $302 Million
Not impossible. Not even improbable. These movies seem like the norm in this position.
They are. You can only get to Similitude's prediction by ignoring all evidence and available information about how these things work.