The sequel to Alien, Romulus, has been a major success at the international box office. In its sophomore session, the film added $41.6M overseas, bringing its offshore cume to $152.8M. With a global total of $225.4M through Sunday, Romulus is continuing to perform well. Particularly in China, the movie is overperforming and has become the second-highest grossing Hollywood film of the year in the country, behind Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Romulus is also predicted to achieve a market finish of $114M, injecting much-needed business into the lackluster summer box office. Overall, the film has already exceeded the lifetime cume of Alien: Covenant internationally and is set to release in Japan in September.
Meanwhile, the romantic drama It Ends with Us, starring Blake Lively, has been performing strongly at international turnstiles. In its third outing, the film brought in $22.3M (-34%) in 54 markets, reaching $121.8M overseas. With a global cume of $242.6M, It Ends with Us has surpassed the lifetimes of several other movies in the same genre. The film ranked No. 1 in 26 markets this weekend and No. 2 in 12, indicating its widespread appeal. Upcoming releases in Malaysia, China, Taiwan, and other countries throughout August, September, and November suggest that the film has more success ahead.
Marvel/Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine is another standout at the box office, with the film grossing another $20.2M (-41%) in its fifth offshore frame. The movie’s overseas cume now stands at $634.1M, with a global total of $1,211.3M. Deadpool & Wolverine has climbed to the No. 8 position on the worldwide MCU chart, surpassing Captain America: Civil War. Strong holds in markets like the UK, China, and Mexico show the enduring popularity of the film internationally.
Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 4 is also making waves at the international box office, with an international cume of $537.1M. The film’s global total is approaching the $900M mark, currently standing at $885.4M. Strong performances in markets like China, the UK, and Mexico indicate widespread appeal for the family-friendly franchise. Additionally, record-breaking starts in countries like Greece demonstrate the continued success of the Despicable Me series.
Inside Out 2 Reaches Milestone
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has reached a major milestone, becoming the first animated movie ever to cross the $1B international box office threshold. With a global total of $1.649B, the sequel has solidified its position as the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The Top 5 overseas markets for Inside Out 2 are Mexico, Brazil, the UK, France, and Korea, highlighting the film’s global appeal and success.
Overall, the latest box office numbers showcase the diversity and strength of the international film market. From successful sequels like Alien: Romulus and Inside Out 2 to breakout hits like It Ends with Us, there is a wide range of genres and styles resonating with audiences worldwide. The continued success of films like Deadpool & Wolverine and Despicable Me 4 further demonstrates the enduring popularity of established franchises. As the box office landscape continues to evolve, these numbers provide valuable insights into the changing tastes and preferences of moviegoers around the world.