Following the latest box office numbers, it has been confirmed that Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Dune: Part Two has successfully crossed the $500 million mark globally. With a total of $498.1 million by the end of Sunday, the Denis Villeneuve sequel managed to collect an additional $5.2 million from international markets on Monday. This brings its offshore earnings to $299 million, combined with a domestic box office of $207.5 million, resulting in a grand total of $506.5 million as of yesterday.
In another significant achievement, Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4 has propelled the beloved animated franchise past the $2 billion milestone worldwide. With Monday’s figures accounted for, the franchise now stands at an impressive $2.015 billion in total earnings. This remarkable feat positions Kung Fu Panda as the 7th highest-grossing animated franchise in history. Notably, this success also marks DreamWorks Animation’s third series to breach the $2 billion benchmark, following in the footsteps of the Shrek films ($3.972 billion) and the Madagascar penguins ($2.257 billion).
As for the specific breakdown of the top markets contributing to the success of both films, Dune: Part Two’s key overseas territories through Monday include China ($37 million), UK ($33.8 million), France ($28.4 million), Germany ($25.5 million), and Australia ($15.8 million). On the other hand, Kung Fu Panda 4’s notable markets by Monday are led by Mexico ($16.9 million), China ($11.2 million in previews), Spain ($5 million), Germany ($4.2 million), and Indonesia ($3.9 million).
It is worth noting that Dune: Part Two has not only surpassed the global earnings of its predecessor released in 2021 but also managed to outperform it by a substantial 69% in comparable international markets at current exchange rates. The continued success of the Kung Fu Panda franchise, with the upcoming official release in China on Friday, March 22, hints at a promising trajectory towards further financial milestones. As both films continue their theatrical runs and expand into additional markets, the potential for continued box office success remains high.