Los Angeles, California – Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s latest film, “Dune: Part Two,” continues to dominate the international box office, surpassing the $200 million mark overseas and reaching a total of $367.5 million globally. The sci-fi epic held strong in its second weekend, adding an impressive $81 million to its total earnings.
Meanwhile, Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” made a successful debut in 41 markets, raking in $22.2 million and achieving a global debut of $80.5 million. With Spain being the primary market in this initial rollout, the film is set to open in more territories in the coming weeks.
The performance of “Kung Fu Panda 4” exceeded expectations, outperforming previous installments in various markets. Notably, the film had the biggest opening weekend for a studio movie in 32 markets, demonstrating its widespread appeal to audiences worldwide.
In addition to Spain, key markets like Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Poland also saw strong openings for “Kung Fu Panda 4,” indicating a promising start for the animated sequel. The film’s success in these regions bodes well for its overall box office performance.
Turning back to “Dune: Part Two,” the film maintained its momentum with an additional $81 million from 72 international markets, bringing its total overseas earnings to $210.5 million. The movie continues to outperform its predecessor and other recent blockbuster hits, solidifying its position as a standout film in the current market.
One of the weekend’s highlights was the film’s debut in China, where it garnered significant attention and positive reception from audiences. With an estimated opening of RMB 142.1 million ($20 million), “Dune: Part Two” marked a new milestone for Hollywood releases in the region, showcasing strong potential for further success.
Overall, “Dune: Part Two” has been performing exceptionally well globally, ranking as the top U.S. title in 60 out of the 72 markets where it has been released. The film’s strong showing in key territories like the UK, China, France, Germany, and Australia underscores its widespread appeal and box office success.
As the film continues to roll out in new markets and maintain strong performance in existing ones, “Dune: Part Two” is on track to achieve further milestones and solidify its position as a blockbuster hit in the industry. With positive reception from audiences and critics alike, the sci-fi epic is proving to be a standout success story in the current cinematic landscape.