Paramount’s latest release, Bob Marley: One Love, has taken the international box office by storm in its opening week. The biopic, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, has garnered an impressive $29 million in 47 overseas markets, exceeding initial projections. Despite mixed reviews from critics, audiences have embraced the film, propelling it to the second-largest music biopic opening ever, behind only Bohemian Rhapsody.
Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Bob Marley: One Love has already secured the top spot in 13 markets and set new opening-day records in the UK and France. In its home country of Jamaica, the film has achieved the highest-grossing opening of all time. With strong performances in key markets such as the UK, France, Australia, Germany, and Brazil, Bob Marley: One Love is set to continue its success as it expands to additional territories in the coming weeks.
In addition to Bob Marley: One Love, another standout performer in the global box office is Sony/Marvel’s Madame Web. The superhero film debuted internationally with $25.7 million from 61 markets, including several first-place finishes. With a total global launch of $51.5 million, Madame Web is poised for success despite facing stiff competition.
Notable markets for Madame Web include the UK and Mexico, where the film opened to $2.9 million each. France followed closely behind with a debut of $1.6 million. As the film continues its rollout in Japan, China, and Korea, it is expected to maintain its momentum and attract a diverse audience of superhero fans worldwide.
Warner Bros/Village Roadshow/Heyday Films’ Wonka has crossed the $600 million mark at the global box office, following a strong performance in overseas markets. The film, which has accumulated $395.1 million internationally, has been particularly successful in Korea, where it has held the top spot for three consecutive weeks.
With major markets like the UK, France, Mexico, Australia, and Germany contributing significant box office returns, Wonka has outperformed several other blockbuster films in its respective territories. As it continues to draw audiences around the world, Wonka is on track to achieve even greater success in the weeks to come.
Sony’s romantic comedy Anyone But You continues to impress in the global box office, with a modest 21% drop in its latest overseas session. The film added $7.8 million in 50 markets, bringing its total offshore earnings to $104.2 million and global haul to $189 million.
Leading markets for Anyone But You include Australia, the UK, Germany, Mexico, and Italy, where the film has resonated with audiences of all ages. With a positive reception from viewers and a consistent box office performance, Anyone But You is poised to join the ranks of successful romantic comedies in the international market.
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