Paramount’s film “IF,” directed, written, and produced by John Krasinski, had a strong start internationally, expanding to 56 markets and earning $20 million overseas. The movie’s international total now stands at $24 million, coupled with a $35 million domestic debut, bringing the worldwide total to $59 million. Despite receiving mixed critical reviews, the film is generating positive word of mouth, which bodes well for its future performance. The movie saw a significant increase in box office revenue on Saturday compared to Friday in most major international markets. In the UK, “IF” opened at No. 1 with $3.2 million, including previews, setting a promising tone for its run in staggered school holiday periods. Other noteworthy markets include Mexico, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Korea, UAE, and Poland. France currently leads in box office earnings with $5.2 million after two weeks, with Greece and Norway set to release next week and Japan scheduled for June 14.
20th Century Studios/Disney’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Franchise
The latest installment in the “Planet of the Apes” franchise, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” continued its successful run, adding $40.6 million from 52 international markets. The film has now grossed $136.3 million in offshore markets and $237.5 million globally. Impressively, the movie’s international hold is only 35% lower than its opening weekend, excluding China. Compared to previous franchise entries, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” has shown better staying power, with notably strong performances in key markets like Brazil, UK, Germany, Australia, Italy, Korea, and Spain. The film has already become the highest grossing entry in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Colombia, maintaining its position as the top non-local title in major European and Asian markets, and achieving the overall No. 1 spot in Latin America. Top markets to date include China, France, Mexico, UK, and Korea, with a global IMAX total of $21.8 million.
“The Garfield Movie” from Columbia Pictures and Alcon Entertainment continued to perform well overseas, earning $10.3 million from 27 markets in its third weekend. With a minimal decline of 28%, the movie’s international total now sits at $49 million. The film still has 40% of its international run ahead of it, including releases in Saudi Arabia, UK, Indonesia, Australia, Poland, France, and Japan, before its domestic debut next weekend.
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” brought in $7.2 million from 81 markets, with a notable debut in China earning $900,000. The film has now made $64.6 million internationally, aligning with the performance of “The Lost City” at a similar point in its release. Globally, the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-starrer has grossed $127.6 million to date, with top markets including the UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Mexico.
This weekend’s box office results offer a mixed bag of performances across different films. “IF” is showing promise despite initial critical reception, while “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” continues to demonstrate strong international appeal. “The Garfield Movie” and “The Fall Guy” are also holding their ground in the competitive landscape. The box office landscape is ever-changing, and these results provide a snapshot of the dynamic nature of the film industry.