3” has collected $267 million domestically and $659 million worldwide. That’s an impressive hold for Marvel’s superhero adventure in the wake of “Fast X,” which appeals to a similar demographic of younger males. 3” added $32.8 million in its third weekend of release, a decline of just 47%. In a distant second place, Disney’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. It helps, though, that there’s not a ton of direct competition on the horizon except for Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” which opens in June.Įlsewhere, a series of holdovers filled out box office charts. Critics and audiences were mixed on the film, which landed a “B+” CinemaScore and holds a 54% on Rotten Tomatoes. In the process, they engage in many death and gravity-defying stunts. This is excellent business for the genre, with outstanding international appeal.”ĭirected by Louis Leterrier, “Fast X” follows Vin Diesel’s street racer Dom Toretto and crew as they confront a lethal opponent. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “These stories of good guys versus bad guys are understood everywhere around the world. “Foreign is the series’ strength,” says David A. “Audiences were revved up to see their beloved ‘Fast’ family back in theaters with all the spectacular action and familial themes that resonate so well across the globe.”Īt the international box office, “Fast X” revved to a mighty $251.39 million from 84 markets, including China ($78 million), Mexico ($16 million), France ($9.6 million) and Brazil ($9.6 million). “What a tremendous global debut for this incredible, unique franchise,” says Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution. “Fast X” needs to continue that trend because the film is the most expensive entry so far, costing a gargantuan $340 million. With each new installment, overseas ticket sales have accounted for as much as 75% of its global tally. But the mega-budgeted franchise has maintained its luster at the worldwide box office, thanks mostly to international audiences.
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