The global box office is seeing some positive news this week as a few films have achieved significant milestones. One such film is 20th Century Studios/Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which has exceeded $300 million worldwide. As of Tuesday, the movie has brought in $178.1 million internationally and $306.8 million globally. This past weekend marked its third week in theaters, and it was able to cross the $300 million mark with the numbers from Monday. The top five markets for the film so far include China, France, Mexico, the UK, and Brazil.
Another film making waves at the box office is Paramount’s “IF” from director John Krasinski, which surpassed $100 million with its weekend earnings. The film has collected $43.7 million from the international box office, bringing its global total to $110.5 million. The UK, France, and Mexico have proven to be the friendliest markets for “IF” so far. It is set to release in Israel, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Trinidad next, with Japan and China following in the coming weeks. On the other hand, the beloved orange cat, Garfield, also hit a milestone by crossing $100 million on Monday. As of Tuesday, the film has grossed $105 million worldwide, with strong performances in markets like Mexico, Germany, and Brazil.
Warner Bros’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” opened strong overseas, bringing in $32.8 million during its first weekend. The film has since accumulated $40 million internationally and has a running global total of $75 million. Greece and Japan are the next markets on the film’s release schedule, with China opening on June 7.
While the global box office landscape may seem challenging, there are always bright spots to celebrate. The success of films like “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “IF,” and “The Garfield Movie” is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of movies to audiences worldwide. It is important to continue supporting the film industry and appreciating the creativity and talent that goes into making these cinematic achievements possible.