'The Hunger Games' earns a record-breaking $19.7 million at midnight screenings

The Hunger Games grossed a truly staggering $19.7 million from midnight showings across the country the highest midnight total ever for a non-sequel, and the seventh highest midnight total ever (behind three Harry Potters and three Twilights). After only a few hours, it’s clear that the film is already a smash, and it’s almost certainly headed for a debut well above the $100 million mark.