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Jim Van Nest: The more I think about it, the more I'm agreeing with Matthew. We may have to wait for the Avatar sequel before we have a legit contender. In fact, we may have to wait for the final Avatar sequel. Nothing else on the schedule seems "event" enough to do it.

Shalimar Sahota: I would also say The Dark Knight Rises, for obvious reasons. However, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part One and Part Two could also potentially do it. I do believe that Twilight: Eclipse could have beaten The Dark Knight's record during the summer last year had it not opened on a Wednesday. While I consider these to be strong contenders, I'm kind of with Reagen, in that right now the film that dethrones Deathly Hallows Part 2 doesn't yet exist.

Max Braden: For opening weekend, I'll join in agreeing that it will hold until the next Avatar. I expect that Twilight will be big, Batman will be bigger, but neither (nor Avengers) will break the last Potter's weekend record. I will say this, though - I'm still annoyed by the inclusion of "midnights" in Friday's take. If you're showing stuff at 9 p.m. on Thursday, that's not a midnight sneak. Just open the damn movie on Thursday at that point. Or don't, and stick with the three-day weekend that has been tradition all these years.

But what is Emma doing with her hair today?

Brett Beach: I think that Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith and Gary Oldman may have good solid careers ahead of them...

Of the three leads, I expect Radcliffe and Watson to dominate with other hits (film and Broadway) and maybe future acting nominations, but Grint could have a surprise character actor career in him. I would hope for more from Evanna Lynch, even if it is just a Luna Lovegood rom-com spinoff. (The more I think about it, the more delightful it strikes me.)

Edwin Davies: I get the feeling that, in the short term, Radcliffe and Watson might have the showier careers, with Grint having a fairly long and distinguished career not unlike those of some of his older co-stars in the films.

Of the other cast members, I think that Tom Felton (Draco) might have a bright future ahead of him, since he's always been one of the more dynamic members of the supporting cast. Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) might surprise everyone since - my female friends assure me - he is actually really good looking once you get him out of the Neville fat suit and make-up, so he could maybe move into more substantial leading man roles in the future.

Jason Lee: Considering how many times during DH1 and DH2 Radcliffe was shown without a shirt on, I'm guessing that most people behind the camera believe that he'll have a pretty good career as a leading man. To me, the best (young) actor of the series was Watson, and I can pretty easily see her in both comedic roles and dramatic roles. I think Grint and Felton are both too limited in their acting ability (seriously, the majority of what the character Draco did in the last three movies were sneer, cower and snivel) to do anything of note past the HP franchise. I'd like to see more of Evanna Lynch (Luna), especially in some non-airbrain/out-of-it roles.

Joshua Pasch: Is it a cop out to just say I hope they all succeed tremendously? I wouldn't mind that one bit. I also think Edwin is dead on with his left-field assertion that Michael Longbottom Lewis has a good a shot as any to become a leading man. The girls at work won't stop talking about how he looks just like Clive Owen now and how strikingly handsome he is. So, good for him I guess?

Jim Van Nest: Honestly, I'd be more likely to wager on one of the smaller characters (Neville or Luna) than on 1 of the big 3, or even Draco. Radcliffe, Grint, Watson and Felton ARE Harry, Ron, Hermione and Draco. You will never see them again and not think of the Potter character. Just like Mark Hamill is and will always be Luke Skywalker. So, I guess I'll join the growing list of folks who expect Lewis to be the one who really breaks out of the Potter franchise and can carry it forward.

Max Braden: I think Watson could easily get away from her childhood image with a long career. I think Radcliffe just has a face that is too distinctive, like Elijah Wood as a hobbit. But like Jim, the one I'd really like to see expand her career (even though I'd predict it as a long shot) is Evanna Lynch, who plays Luna Lovegood. I also think Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) could have a significant acting career if she wanted to continue.

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