Despite the challenging times faced by the global box office, there is still some positive news to celebrate. One such film that has reached a significant milestone is 20th Century Studios/Disney’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The movie has managed to surpass the $300 million mark worldwide. With $178.1 million coming from international markets and a global total of $306.8 million, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has continued to perform well in its third weekend. The top five markets for the film include China, France, Mexico, the UK, and Brazil.
Another film that has achieved a noteworthy milestone is Paramount’s IF, directed by John Krasinski. IF crossed the $100 million mark with its weekend earnings, accumulating $43.7 million from the international box office and a total global cume of $110.5 million. The movie has been well-received in markets such as the UK, France, Mexico, Australia, and Germany. Upcoming releases for IF include Israel, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Trinidad, with Japan and China scheduled for June release dates.
Sony/Alcon’s The Garfield Movie is another success story, having surpassed the $100 million mark this week. The animated film has earned $105 million worldwide, with $71 million coming from international markets. The movie has performed particularly well in countries like Mexico, Germany, Brazil, Spain, and the UK. Upcoming releases for The Garfield Movie include Indonesia, Australia, Poland, France, and Japan in the coming weeks.
Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga also made headlines, grossing $40 million internationally after an opening weekend earning of $32.8 million. The film’s global cume stands at $75 million, with upcoming releases in Greece and Japan scheduled for the following weekend, and China set to open on June 7th.
Overall, despite the challenges faced by the global box office, these films have managed to shine and achieve significant milestones. With strong performances in both domestic and international markets, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF, The Garfield Movie, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga serve as a reminder that quality content can still attract audiences and drive box office success in a rapidly evolving industry.