In a week filled with cinematic excitement, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” continued to capture audience attention worldwide, raking in approximately $28.7 million from international markets. Following its lively debut at the Venice Film Festival, the film experienced a modest 44% decline in its overseas earnings, which is respectable for a title of its kind. This brings its international earnings to a commendable $76.3 million, pushing its total global revenue to an impressive $264.3 million as of the past Sunday. Notably, IMAX contributed an additional $4.7 million to its box office, illustrating the draw of watching this film on the big screen. With Japan scheduled to release the film on September 27, it will mark the final major market to embrace this comedy-horror gem from Universal and Blumhouse.
Adding to the competitive landscape in global horror cinema is “Speak No Evil,” which has made its presence known this past week with a robust launch across 73 markets. The film generated $9.3 million during its opening, aligning well with industry benchmarks for recent horror film releases. This strong start indicated a keen appetite for horror themes in theaters, reflecting a potentially lucrative trend as audiences continue to return to cinemas seeking immersive and thrilling experiences.
Remarkably, two very distinct films are performing exceptionally well in tandem: “It Ends with Us” from Columbia Pictures and “Alien: Romulus” from 20th Century Studios. Despite the varying genres, “It Ends with Us” has not yet debuted in Hong Kong and Japan, yet it managed to accumulate a satisfactory $7.3 million across 61 foreign markets during the latest session. Its overseas total now stands at $180.6 million, pushing the worldwide earnings to an impressive $325.5 million. On the opposite end of the spectrum, “Alien: Romulus” continues to dominate the box office charts in China, Japan, and Korea. With a total of $330.7 million globally—$229.4 million of which originates from international audiences—this film reflects the universality of science fiction and horror, confirmed by a solid $6.3 million draw in its recent overseas adjustment.
The franchise juggernaut from Deadpool and Wolverine added another $5.7 million to its impressive international score. The film now boasts an overseas total of $683.5 million and a staggering global accumulation of $1.305 billion. Having crossed the monumental $1.3 billion mark, it joins the ranks of the 23rd movie in history to achieve such prominence. Its success has been particularly notable across key markets such as the UK, China, Mexico, Australia, and Germany, showcasing its global appeal.
As the global box office continues to evolve, both familiar franchises and innovative newcomers are driving audiences back to theaters. With strong performances across various genres, including horror and action, this cinematic season hints at a promising future filled with diverse storytelling and thrilling entertainment. The mixture of established franchises with fresh narratives suggests that the global audience’s appetite for cinema remains robust, offering lucrative prospects for filmmakers and studios alike.