“Avengers: Age of Ultron” did spectacular business late Thursday and all day Friday. It’s now projected to open just below the first “Avengers”, the second best opening weekend of all time at the U.S. box office.

Deadline.com suggests that Saturday night’s Big Fight will suck away enough business to keep it #2, all time. But over $200 million is expected and well within reach. If the fight doesn’t tear the fanboys out of line, it could be close. $200-205 million.

“Furious 7”, the first summer film — it opened a month ago — is over $331 million, or will be by midnight Sunday. So “Ultron” will need three big weekends to catch it. Reviews weren’t as breathless as they were for the first “Avengers,” but that won’t hurt. Much.

“Age of Adaline” is turning out to be a master stroke of counter programming, and a big breakout film for Blake Lively. It’s in third.

“Ex Machina” is hanging in the top ten. But then, so is “Get Hard.”