20th Century Studios/Disney’s Alien: Romulus is making waves in the box office with a worldwide opening projected to reach $100 million, a figure significantly higher than initially anticipated. The success of this Fede Alvarez-directed sci-fi horror film can be attributed to its strong performance at the international box office, particularly in China. Despite pre-weekend projections, the domestic box office is expected to see a $40-$42 million opening weekend.
Ridley Scott’s produced installment has already grossed $26 million overseas as of Friday, indicating a potential $60 million launch internationally. These figures add up to a total of $100 million globally, marking a promising start for the film. Alien: Romulus is currently outperforming A Quiet Place: Day One by 40% internationally, excluding China.
China has emerged as a key market for Alien: Romulus, surpassing initial predictions and expectations. While the market was initially projected to achieve high-single-digit numbers, the film’s performance exceeded all estimates. With a Friday box office collection of $6 million and a subsequent rise to the top spot, the film is on track to achieve a $23 million opening weekend in China. Notably, both social and critical scores for the film have been impressive, with Maoyan giving it a 9.1 rating compared to other films in the franchise.
Apart from its stellar performance in China, Alien: Romulus is also making an impact in other international markets. The film is leading the box office in Korea with a collection of $2.8 million, while France has shown strong interest with a $2.5 million haul. These figures indicate a promising future for the film as it continues its theatrical run worldwide.
Alien: Romulus has proven to be a box office success on a global scale, exceeding expectations and setting new benchmarks in the sci-fi horror genre. With a strong performance in international markets, particularly in China, the film is poised for a successful run in the coming weeks. As audiences continue to flock to theaters to experience the latest installment in the Alien franchise, it remains to be seen how far Alien: Romulus can go in terms of box office success.