That Was Unexpected Dept.: Zoolander 2 Most Successful Comedy Trailer Launch!

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It seems that a lot of people have been waiting for a sequel to Zoolander 2. It’s trailer launch set a new record for views in its first week.

How many views would that be, exactly? Follow the jump for the details.

“ZOOLANDER 2” IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMEDY TRAILER LAUNCH OF ALL TIME

THE TRAILER RECEIVED 52.2 MILLION VIEWS IN ITS FIRST WEEK

HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 27, 2015) – The new trailer for Paramount Pictures’ “ZOOLANDER 2” has broken the record to become the most successful comedy trailer launch of all time. The trailer, which debuted online on November 18 and offers fans a sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel to 2001’s “ZOOLANDER,” reached 52.2 million views in its first week of release.

“ZOOLANDER 2” is directed by Ben Stiller and features an all star cast of Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen, Milla Jovovich, Christine Taylor, Justin Theroux and Kyle Mooney. The film is written by Justin Theroux & Ben Stiller and Nick Stoller and John Hamburg. Ben Stiller, Stuart Cornfeld, Scott Rudin and Clayton Townsend are producing. Jeff Mann is executive producing.

“ZOOLANDER 2”opens nationwide on February 12, 2016.