Paramount's release of John Krasinski's film, IF, has seen success in the international box office, grossing $20M in the overseas market. The positive word of mouth surrounding the film is likely to contribute to its playability in the coming weeks. The film opened at No. 1 in the UK with $3.2M, quickly becoming a standout performer in the market. Other notable openings include Mexico, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Korea, UAE, and Poland.
20th Century Studios/Disney's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has continued to perform well in the international box office, adding $40.6M in its sophomore session. The film has now grossed $136.3M internationally and $237.5M globally. With a strong hold in key markets, the film has shown better staying power compared to previous installments in the franchise. Markets such as Brazil, the UK, Germany, Australia, Italy, Korea, and Spain have demonstrated strong box office performance.
Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment's The Garfield Movie has continued to perform well overseas, grossing $10.3M in its third frame. The film has maintained a steady hold in international markets, with a cumulative total of $49M. With upcoming releases in key markets such as Saudi Arabia, the UK, Indonesia, Australia, Poland, France, and Japan, the film is poised for further success.
Universal's The Fall Guy has grossed $7.2M in its latest international outing, with a cumulative total of $64.6M. The film, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, has performed well in markets such as the UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Mexico. With a global total of $127.6M, the film has maintained solid performance both domestically and internationally.
Overall, the international box office has seen a mix of successes with Paramount's IF, 20th Century Studios/Disney's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment's The Garfield Movie, and Universal's The Fall Guy all contributing to a strong showing in overseas markets. Positive word of mouth, strong box office holds, and a steady stream of releases in key markets have all contributed to the success of these films. As the international box office continues to rebound post-pandemic, these films have set a strong example of the potential for success in the global market.