Despite facing some harsh criticism, John Krasinski’s film “IF” has seen a positive response overseas. With an international box office earning of $20M this session, the film has garnered a total of $24M internationally. This, combined with the domestic debut of $35M, brings the worldwide total to $59M. The film, directed, written, and produced by Krasinski, has benefitted from strong word of mouth, which is expected to contribute to its continued playability.
“IF” opened at No. 1 in the UK with $3.2M, including previews. The film has also seen success in other major markets, such as Mexico, Australia, Germany, and Spain. Notable openings in Italy, Brazil, Korea, UAE, and Poland have further contributed to the film’s international success. France currently stands as the top market for the film, with a total of $5.2M after two frames. With upcoming releases in Greece, Norway, and Japan, the film is expected to continue its strong performance overseas.
20th Century Studios/Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” has continued to perform well in international markets, adding $40.6M from 52 territories in its second week. The film’s offshore cume now stands at $136.3M, with a global total of $237.5M. The film has shown impressive staying power, with international holds just 35% off from the previous weekend’s opening. The film has outperformed previous installments in the franchise in markets such as Brazil, the UK, Germany, Italy, Korea, and Spain. The film remains the top non-local title in major European and Asian markets, as well as the overall No. 1 in Latin America.
Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment’s “The Garfield Movie” has seen steady success overseas, earning $10.3M from 27 markets in its third week. The film has demonstrated a strong hold, with only a -28% drop in earnings. The film is set to release domestically next weekend, with 40% of its international market yet to be tapped. Markets such as Saudi Arabia, the UK, Indonesia, Australia, Poland, France, and Japan are still to come.
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” has earned $7.2M from 81 markets, including a solid debut in China with $900K. The film’s overseas total now stands at $64.6M, in line with the performance of “The Lost City” at a similar point in its release. The Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-starrer has grossed $127.6M globally to date, with the UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Mexico as its top markets.
Overall, the international box office has seen a mix of successes and strong performances from a variety of films across different genres and markets. As the industry continues to navigate the challenges posed by the global pandemic, these box office numbers provide insights into the evolving landscape of international cinema. Through strategic releases, positive word of mouth, and solid audience reception, these films have been able to carve out their space in the competitive international market.