Alien: Romulus, the latest installment in the Alien franchise, has been a massive success at the box office, surpassing pre-weekend projections with a worldwide opening of $100M. This success can be largely attributed to the film’s strong performance in the international market, particularly in China. With a domestic bow estimated at $40M-$42M+, the film has already grossed $26M overseas by Friday. This points to a $60M international launch, resulting in a total of $100M global revenue.
One of the key factors contributing to Alien: Romulus’ success is its performance in China. Initial predictions for the Chinese market were modest, with hopes for single-digit millions. However, the film has exceeded expectations, coming in at No. 2 on Friday with a $6M gross, and rising to No. 1 on subsequent days. The current gross in China stands at nearly $15M, indicating a weekend gross of approximately $23M, securing its position as the top film in the market.
Alien: Romulus has not only performed well at the box office but has also garnered positive reviews from both audiences and critics. Social media platforms like Maoyan have given the film a rating of 9.1, surpassing similar films like A Quiet Place: Day One (7.1), Alien: Covenant (6.9), and Prometheus (7.6). Additionally, the Douban score for Alien: Romulus is 7.7, higher than the scores of A Quiet Place: Day One (5.6), Alien: Covenant (7.4), and Prometheus (7.6).
Apart from its success in China, Alien: Romulus is also performing well in other international markets. The film is leading the box office in Korea with a gross of $2.8M and has already grossed $2.5M in France. These numbers indicate a strong international appeal for the film, setting it up for continued success in the coming weeks.
Overall, Alien: Romulus has had a remarkable start at the box office, surpassing expectations and receiving positive feedback from audiences and critics alike. With clear weeks ahead and strong international performance, the film is poised to be a major success for 20th Century Studios/Disney.