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Project Hail Mary has grossed $300.8 million worldwide, surpassing Creed III to become Amazon MGM’s highest-grossing film; the weekend added $54.1 million from 86 markets, with standout performances in the UK, China, Australia, South Korea and Germany.
Deadline reports Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary remains the top‑grossing Hollywood pic Worldwide in 2026, crossing $300 million WW after a $108.6 million second weekend (domestic $164.3M, international $136.5M); it’s the year’s No. 1 MPAA title, with Imax contributing about $20.3M of the WW total. Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers sits close behind at roughly $298M WW. The film posted strong debuts and holds across major markets (China, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan), while Pegasus 3 leads in China at $630.4M as a non‑MPA title.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $97.2 million worldwide (about $33.1M overseas and $64.1M domestic), boosted by premium formats like Imax, while Wuthering Heights is tracking toward $200 million globally after three weekends with roughly $192 million earned ($119.7M overseas and $72.3M in North America); GOAT is also contributing to Warner Bros.’ strong hold on the global box office with about $130.5 million worldwide.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $97M+ global debut, while Pegasus 3 climbed to over $500M worldwide with a $50.3M weekend (primarily in China), as part of a robust global box office that also features Hamnet at about $93M+ and Wuthering Heights nearing $200M.
Two holdovers dominated the global box office this weekend: Wuthering Heights, Emerald Fennell’s gothic romance, climbed to $151.7 million worldwide on an $80 million budget (with $26.3 million overseas in 76 markets and top territories including the UK, Italy and Australia), while GOAT reached about $102.3 million globally (roughly $58 million domestic and $44 million international), led by the United Kingdom at $14.5 million.
The Housemaid has crossed $300 million worldwide ($305M total: $116M domestic and $189.1M international) on a $35M production budget, making Sydney Sweeney’s highest-grossing film to date; the international market drove most of the takings and a sequel is already in development.
At CinemaCon, industry executives discussed the need for collaboration between studios and theater chains to revitalize moviegoing post-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of sharing information and creating unique theatrical experiences. Suggestions included employing knowledgeable ushers, innovative tie-ins, and leveraging data to tailor marketing campaigns. While some markets have seen encouraging rebounds, there is a call for more focus on the international box office and a need for a consistent flow of local films to support global audiences' return to theaters.
"Dune: Part Two" approaches $500M globally, outperforming its 2021 predecessor and other major films internationally, while "Kung Fu Panda 4" earns $177M as it expands its international release. Both films see strong performances in various markets, with "Dune: Part Two" surpassing the original in China and "Kung Fu Panda 4" achieving notable success in new territories.
Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter' starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone crosses the Rs 250 crore mark at the global box office within a week of its release. The film depicts the experiences of the elite IAF unit, Air Dragons, and their commitment to the defense of their country. Despite initially facing a ban in the UAE, negotiations are underway, and there are indications that the film may secure a release in the region.
India's local film "Fighter" starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone soared to a $25.1M global debut, while Hollywood milestones were reached with "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" crossing $400M worldwide and "Migration" surpassing $200M globally. Miramax's "The Beekeeper" hit $100M worldwide, and Searchlight's "Poor Things" grossed $10M internationally following its 11 Oscar nominations. Additionally, "Anyone But You" saw a 3% increase internationally, and "Oppenheimer" re-released after receiving 13 Oscar nominations, becoming Universal's 8th biggest film at the international box office.
Gower Street Analytics projects a 5% downturn in the global box office for 2024, marking the first post-pandemic decrease in their annual forecast. The decrease is primarily attributed to work stoppages caused by the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes, resulting in limited product availability rather than a decline in audience interest. The North American market is expected to finish 11% down compared to 2023, while the international box office (excluding China) is estimated to be 7% lower. China, however, is predicted to show a modest year-on-year gain. The release calendar and the impact of local and international titles are expected to influence these projections.