International Box Office Highlights: Ne Zha 2 Sets Records with $1.1B in China
“Ne Zha 2” has achieved an extraordinary $1.1 billion in China, breaking records as the first film to surpass $1 billion in a single market. As the seventh highest-grossing animated film worldwide, the sequel is poised for even greater success. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Mufasa” and “Paddington in Peru” are also performing well internationally, adding to the robust global box office scene.
The international box office has been notably energized by the stellar performance of the Chinese animated film “Ne Zha 2,” which has achieved an unprecedented milestone by grossing over $1 billion in the Chinese market. Current estimates suggest the film has accumulated RMB 8 billion, approximately $1.1 billion, through Sunday. This remarkable accomplishment positions it as the seventh highest-grossing animated film globally. Maoyan has raised its projections, anticipating a final tally of RMB 12 billion, equivalent to $1.65 billion, which could rank it second among animated films worldwide and eleventh overall,
The film’s considerable performance extends to IMAX, where it has garnered $63.9 million, making it the highest-grossing local-language release in IMAX history within just twelve days. Looking ahead, “Ne Zha 2” is set to commence its release in international markets later this week, with expectations for further financial success.
In other international box office news, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” led the overseas charts, adding $8.5 million and bringing its international total to $435.9 million, contributing to a global sum of $671.1 million. Major contributors to its overseas figures include France, the UK, Germany, Mexico, and Italy. Analysts project a hopeful global total approaching $700 million by the end of its run.
Additionally, “Paddington In Peru” has exceeded $100 million in overseas earnings, having achieved a total of $104 million thus far. This includes a $7.5 million weekend haul from 53 markets, laying a firm foundation ahead of its North American debut. Its upcoming releases include significant markets like Korea, Italy, and Japan.
Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” has made significant strides in international markets, expanding to 41 regions and earning $6.6 million recently, raising its international total to $11.9 million and a global total of $66 million. Meanwhile, in the UK, the film debuted strongly at No. 1.
In summary, “Ne Zha 2” has made history as the first film to cross the $1 billion mark in a single market, while continuing to break records in IMAX sales. “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “Paddington In Peru” also showed strong performances internationally. The international box office remains dynamic, with upcoming releases expected to further impact the figures positively.
Original Source: deadline.com
