The superhero film "Superman II" was expected to dominate the season; it was already doing well outside North America. Based on industry experts and audience polling, "Superman II" was followed by the comedy film "History of the World, Part I", the latest James Bond film, "For Your Eyes Only", the comedies "Nice Dreams" and "The Great Muppet Caper", and the science fiction film "Outland". Conversely, audience polling by CinemaScore showed little awareness or anticipation for "Raiders of the Lost Ark" until nationwide previews a week prior to its release. "The New York Times" reported Paramount had provided theater owners with a more beneficial deal than usual to ensure "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was screened in the best theaters and locations.