Paramount’s recent release of John Krasinski’s “IF” has seen a successful international box office performance. Despite some unfriendly critical scores, the film has been receiving positive word of mouth, which is expected to further boost its playability. The film debuted at No. 1 in the UK, grossing $3.2M, which includes previews. Other successful starts include Mexico at No. 2 with $2.8M, Australia at No. 1 with $2M, and Germany at No. 4 with $905K. With strong opening numbers in various markets, “IF” has amassed an international running cume of $24M, contributing to a worldwide total of $59M including its $35M debut in the domestic market.
Continued Success for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
20th Century Studios/Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” has maintained its momentum at the international box office, adding $40.6M from 52 markets in its second weekend. The film has now reached an offshore cume of $136.3M, bringing its global total to $237.5M. Impressively, the film’s international hold is just 35% off last weekend’s opening figures, indicating strong staying power. Notable markets showing excellent retention include Brazil (-21%), UK (-23%), and Germany (-26%). The film has also become the highest grossing installment in the franchise in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Colombia. With upcoming releases in Greece, Norway, and Japan, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is expected to continue its successful run in the international market.
Steady Performance for “The Garfield Movie” and “The Fall Guy”
Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment’s “The Garfield Movie” has continued to perform well overseas, raking in another $10.3M from 27 markets in its third weekend. The film has only experienced a -28% drop in its overseas hold, bringing its total international cume to $49M. With upcoming releases in key markets such as Saudi Arabia, UK, and Japan, “The Garfield Movie” is on track to further expand its box office footprint. Meanwhile, Universal’s “The Fall Guy” has grossed $7.2M from 81 markets, including a $900K debut in China. The film now has an overseas cume of $64.6M, aligning closely with the performance of “The Lost City” at the same point in its release. The film’s success is evident in markets such as the UK, Australia, and Germany, where it has performed exceptionally well, solidifying its position in the international box office landscape.
The recent international box office releases have demonstrated strong performances across various markets. Despite initial critical reviews, “IF” has garnered positive reception from audiences, with promising word of mouth contributing to its success. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” has shown remarkable staying power, outperforming previous installments in the franchise and maintaining its lead in major markets. “The Garfield Movie” and “The Fall Guy” have also showcased steady performances, with successful runs in key markets and upcoming releases set to further bolster their box office earnings. Overall, the international box office landscape continues to thrive, with these films leading the way in global entertainment.
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