International Box Office Highlights: “Ne Zha 2” Breaks Records…

The international box office has been characterized by “Ne Zha 2’s” historic success, surpassing $1 billion in China, making it the first film to do so in a single market. Meanwhile, “Mufasa” nears $700 million globally, while “Paddington in Peru” crossed $100 million overseas. “Dog Man” expanded further, reflecting ongoing positive trends in animated films.

The international box office experienced notable developments this weekend, particularly highlighted by the overwhelming success of the Chinese animated film, “Ne Zha 2,” which has made history by surpassing $1 billion, becoming the first film to achieve such a feat in a single market. Current projections from Maoyan estimate the film’s earnings at RMB 8 billion (approximately $1.1 billion) in China alone, positioning it as the seventh highest-grossing animated film worldwide. Moreover, Maoyan has raised its expected total to RMB 12 billion ($1.65 billion), which could elevate “Ne Zha 2” to the second highest animated film globally, without considering revenue from international markets as it prepares for release abroad this week.

In IMAX revenues, “Ne Zha 2” has reached $63.9 million after just 12 days, setting a record as the highest-grossing release in the local language format. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continued its strong performance in international markets, grossing an additional $8.5 million this weekend and bringing its global total to $671.1 million. The film is performing well across several countries, and expectations for its total earnings hovers around $700 million.

As “Paddington in Peru” gears up for its North American release, it has also achieved significant international success, surpassing $100 million overseas. It accrued $7.5 million over the past weekend across 53 markets, elevating its total to $104 million, with further releases anticipated in major markets like Korea, Italy, and Spain.

In other news, Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” expanded to additional markets this weekend, bringing in $6.6 million, resulting in an international total of $11.9 million. With its global performance reaching $66 million thus far, the film’s rollout continues. The film debuted successfully in the UK, surpassing other competitive titles, and is poised for further openings in key markets, enhancing its visibility on the international stage.

In conclusion, the international box office saw remarkable performances, particularly from “Ne Zha 2,” which alone achieved unprecedented success in China. Other films like “Mufasa” and “Paddington in Peru” continue to perform strongly offshore. Meanwhile, upcoming releases and expansions hold promise for further financial gains within the animated film sector.

Original Source: deadline.com