I must admit, Spielberg and DreamWorks are extremely formidable; there's no need to even mention Spielberg's directing and producing capabilities. If it weren't for Adrian's preemptive vision, he wouldn't even stand a chance against him. Besides, the influence of DreamWorks' Three Giants in Hollywood is second to none. Plus, following 'Jurassic Park' setting a box office record, it was only natural for 'The Lost World' to premiere at the top of the North American box office charts with its release in over 3,200 theaters.
However, this doesn't mean that 'The Matrix' was completely defeated at the box office. In addition to horizontal comparisons, vertical comparisons are also necessary. If Adrian's memory served him right, the original 'The Matrix' premiered in over 2,700 theaters in April and garnered just over $30 million in five days, while his version, which only secured over 2,500 theaters, earned over $55 million in three days. The data spoke for itself.
