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Bruce Hall: I think we have a bona fide franchise on our hands. There is indeed a lot of good will out there for the original film, and for its two leads. That made it easier for the sequel to predictably pile similar jokes on top of each other again (as sequels are wont to do) and nearly double the first film's opening frame.

Also, did it earn its production budget back in one weekend? Yes.

Also, is it going to eclipse the original's final domestic take? Without a doubt.

Also, will there be a third installment? Of course there will. The only remaining mystery is what it will be called. Damned if I can decipher their oh-so-clever naming convention.

Jason Barney: I think the conversations of a franchise being born are totally in line. 21 Jump Street performed above expectations in 2012 by eclipsing its budget very early in its run. 22 Jump Street has brought everyone back, accomplished the same with respect to its budget, and will grow the profits of the original quite nicely. The $200 million against a $42 million budget of the original is easily going to be surpassed here. The opening of 22 Jump Street isn't double the first installment, but the numbers are spectacular enough. When critics buzz about the growth of the industry and the box office being red hot, 22 Jump Street is a perfect example of success.

Kim Hollis: I think it's remarkable that 22 Jump Street beat How to Train Your Dragon 2, a family-targeted film with spectacular reviews and a sequel to a successful first movie. I did expect the box office for 22 Jump Street to expand, and it's obvious that the solid reviews and word-of-mouth made this a must-see.

David Mumpower: The primary difference between XX Jump Street and The Hangover X is that there have been two exceptional Jump Street movies thus far. That total doubles the number of even half-decent Hangover movies. So, we can see the difference in a "franchise" that ran one concept into the ground as opposed to one that is focused on quality and will have sustained success as long as it continues to do so. We are discussing 22 Jump Street as an unqualified hit at the moment. Now, imagine how big the opening for 23 Jump Street will be. It could be north of $75 million.

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