The global box office was generally muted this weekend, except for a brief period China Which marked the start of the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, and with it the lucrative movie-watching period for the Chinese New Year. According to early figures from Maoyan, the first two days of the 2024 Spring Festival raised 2.44 billion yuan ($339 million), slightly less than similar days in 2023.
Although Maoyan Pegasus 2 It was at its highest on Saturday, the first day of the holiday, and at the end it was Jia Ling’s inspiring film CFG/Alibaba Yolo Which over the weekend won an estimated CNY804 million ($112 million/comScore and slightly down at $110.4 million) over the two days. IMAX accounted for $3.6 million of that. It often happens that the winner of the first day is overtaken on the second day.
Adapted from the 2014 Japanese film 100 yen love, Yolo (aka You Only Live Once) The film is about Lu Ying (Jia), an unemployed woman in her thirties who still lives with her parents until one day, she meets a boxing coach who may change her life.
According to local media, the director/star/writer lost 50 kilograms of weight due to her role, and skipped promotional events to create excitement about her appearance.
While many Chinese New Year films don’t travel, this one gets help from Sony, which has secured international distribution rights. It also recently acquired the remake rights to Jia’s Smash 2021 movie Hello mother Which is currently in development.
Maoyan expects to close CNY4.4 billion ($611 million). Yolo.
In second place in China was Pegasus 2 With an estimated value of 760.2 million yuan ($105.6 million), including $4.6 million from IMAX screens. The Han Han sequel follows a former racing champion down on his luck by a driving instructor who receives an offer to drive a new team. With a 9.7 on Maoyan, the site expects the final tally to reach 3.3 billion yuan ($460 million).
Bonnie Bears: The Evolution of Timewhich marks the 10th anniversary of the animated series, took third place in its first two holiday days with 443.4 million yuan ($62 million) and expectations of 2.3 billion yuan ($320 million).
Zhang Yimou Article 20 It came with a value of 337.1 million yuan ($47 million), followed by Viva la vida And Emperor movie Which did not succeed, reaching 56.1 million yuan ($8 million) and 46.2 million yuan ($6.4 million), respectively.
Elsewhere, the studios’ major play, Sony’s up-and-coming romantic comedy Anyone but you It decreased by only 30% in this context, adding $9.7 million In 50 markets to bring outside products into 90 million dollars And global l 170 million dollars. I’m over it now Ticket to heaven all over the world. Individual retentions were again strong in markets such as Belgium (+1%), Australia (-4%), France (-9%), Spain (-18%), Brazil (-20%) and the UK (-24%). %). The Netherlands (-25%) and Germany (-33%).
The top five so far are Australia ($13.7 million), the United Kingdom ($12.6 million), Germany ($10.3 million), Mexico ($6.8 million) and Italy ($5.6 million).
Apple Original Movies Argyle decreased by 46% to $9.4 million Weekend abroad, bringing cume to $31.3 million Internationally and $60.1 million worldwide. Outside, the film is shown above The guy from UNCLE And in line with Gentlemen. Despite Matthew Vaughn’s popularity KoreaIt started with a small amount of $753,000 in 520 locations. The top 5 markets so far are United kingdom ($4.7 million), Australia ($2.8 million), France ($2.6 million), Mexico ($2.6 million) and Germany ($2.4 million). China and Japan are still scheduled to come in late February and early March, respectively.
Warner Bros./Village Roadshow/Hyday Films Wonka I was born as much as possible $8.5 million This weekend from 74 overseas markets. with $382.3 million Internationally, global volume is currently approaching $600 million $587.6 million.
After his wonderful appearance in the last frame, Wonka Contract No. 1 in Korea, falling just 16% over the Lunar New Year weekend. In the market, the film has now surpassed its total box office gross of Greatest Showman And Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets.
the United kingdom It continues to lead all games with $77.3 million, followed by France ($30.1 million), Mexico ($27 million), Australia ($25.5 million) and Germany ($24.3 million).
Lighting/Global Immigration He added $6.7 million From 79 markets for international placement $125 million and total worldwide operation of $235.2 million. It first appeared on Hong Kong, with a total of $297,000 in a crowded market amid the start of the Lunar New Year Festival. The opening was much higher Singing 2. Public holidays will continue until February 13. During the second year in United kingdom, Immigration It was still No. 1. Now with $8.4 million, it’s on par with racist And above Moana And he wishes At the same point. Half term break starts this week. Germany It reached $18 million above Pussy in shoes 2 And in line with He sings At the same point, surpassing Omar racist And Moana.
Germany leads the top five so far, followed by… France ($11.1 million), Australia ($10.3 million), Mexico ($8.8 million) and United kingdom ($8.4 million). Japan will be released on March 15.
Searchlight has been nominated for an Academy Award 11 times Bad things It saw a 34% decline in 43 overseas markets $6.6 million For international grosses above $50 million ($50.9 million). Globally, she now stars as Emma Stone in $81.2 million.
Important markets that have shown strong stability include Spain (-26%), Germany (-27%), Australia (-29%), Mexico (-30%), France (-31%), Brazil (-32%) and the United Kingdom. (-38%).
What was new in the sessions was Holland With $500,000 to start, she has a 41% lead over Yorgos Lanthimos Favorite.
Totaling $6.7 million so far Italy, Bad things He has already passed the age Moonflower Killers, The Hunger Games: Song of Songbirds and Serpents, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part 1 And Take out the knives.
Italy is the No. 2 market, behind United kingdom In the amount of $8.2 million. The top five is rounded out by Mexico ($4.2 million), Germany ($3.9 million) and France ($3.4 million).
Korea comes on board on March 6.
Also from the scout, We are all strangers Now he has a global cume $10.4 millionincluded $6.6 million From international. Most major overseas markets open their doors this month.
MISC UPDATED CUMES/NB
beekeeper (MIR): US$3.5 million international weekend (63 markets); $79.2 million international / $133.8 million worldwide
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (WB): $2.1 million international weekend (75 markets); $307.4 million international / $429.7 million worldwide
Million minutes (World Bank): $1.7 million international weekend (Germany only); 4.3 million German dollars
Retainers (UNI): $1.5 million international weekend (38 markets); $17.9 million international / $37.8 million worldwide
I mean girls (PAR): US$1.4 million international weekend (34 markets); $28.6 million international / $97.8 million worldwide
Violet (World Bank): $1.4 million international weekend (32); $5.5 million international / $66 million worldwide
Night swimming (UNI): $1.25 million international weekend (50 markets); $16.6 million international / $46.6 million worldwide
Five nights at freddy’s (UNI): $745,000 international weekend (79 markets – new opening in Japan); $154.2 million international / $292 million worldwide