Meanwhile, UniversalsOppenheimercharged to a$180.4Mworldwide launch versus the $174.2M Sunday estimate.
Whiledomesticfactors here, there were significantinternational box officeincreases for both films on Sunday.
The Margot Robbie/Ryan Gosling-starrer was No.
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In one session,Barbiehas already surpassed the lifetimes ofOceans 8, CruellaandBirds of Prey.
Here We Go Againin like-for-likes and at todays rates.
Individual market increases in the actuals include leader theUKwith $24.2M versus the $22.9M reported yesterday.
The $98M overseas makesOppenheimerthe No.
It is also 49% above last weeks openings forMission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One.
TheCillian Murphy-led biographical epic was No.
1 in 17 markets including India, Netherlands, UAE, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Denmark.
In 42 markets (up from 36 in the estimates), this is Nolans best opening weekend ever.
Across the Europe/Middle East/Africa region,Oppenheimeris the biggest debut for Nolan, toppingThe Dark Knight Rises.
At the same time, Christopher Nolans Cillian Murphy-ledOppenheimerin 78 markets landed a staggering$93.7Moverseas.
Adds Kwan Vandenberg, This weekend has been a huge win for our industry.
The market expanded and it is great to see audiences of all ages and demographics appreciating both films.
Echoes Cripps, Its great to see people coming out to see both films.
Its well-deserved and well-needed news.
Its not just the amazing newcomers, but also the holds.
Barbiescored the 2nd biggest industry opening of 2023 internationally behind UniversalsFast Xand was No.
1 in 55 markets.
Here We Go Again.
Running down the Top 5 markets, theUKs gigantic $22.9M ranked a clear No.
Australias $14.6M start is the best ever for a WB movie in the market and tops of 2023.
Meanwhile, epic biographical thrillerOppenheimeris Nolans biggest opening weekend globally behind only the final two films in theDark Knighttrilogy.
In 36 overseas markets, this is Nolans best start including India, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Netherlands.
And, it scored the biggest opened day for a Nolan title in 33 markets.
International markets contributed $13.9M in IMAX, 14.8% of the offshore gross from only 329 screens.
Among individual territories, theUKleads at an estimated $13.3M three-day start.
Indiais on track to deliver the biggest 3-day IMAX opening ever for a Hollywood title.
Through today, the estimate is $2.4M, Nolans best ever opening weekend.
Along with the Barbenheimer effect and exhibition leaning into the phenomenon, kudos also go to the individual studios.
Warner Bros gaveBarbiea vast neon pink international campaign.
Talent traveled to Australia, Korea, Mexico and London (only missing Berlin because of the strike).
The actors ended up leaving early from the former, in solidarity as the SAG-AFTRA strike was called.
Global is$371M.
Significantly, the film debuted inJapanthis weekend at No.
1 with $7.9M thats 23% aboveMission: Impossible Fallout.
Chinais the top offshore market at $40.6M, followed byKorea($23.5M and No.
Also showing continued strength, Disney/PixarsElementalis now eyeing at least a $430M global gross.
Korea really is a standout where it has passedGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
The current frame was worth$8.2Mfrom 52 material markets.
Meanwhile, UniversalsOppenheimeris now pegged for a $165.9M worldwide bow through Sunday, including $88.9M internationally.
The overseas cume through Friday is $88.4M.
Yesterdays newcomers included theUKwhich grossed $8.3M from 1,703 screens.
This was a No.
1 launch with a 60% share of the Top 5 films.
In new records,Barbiedebuted to the best score ever for a Warner Bros movie in Poland.
We also hear that Australia on Saturday positively skyrocketed.
Market highlights include theUKwhereOppenheimeropened to $4.2M on Friday.
Thats 14% higher thanDunkirk, which we thought might have had an edge given its UK-centric story.
We will have a full rundown on Sunday.
PREVIOUS, FRIDAY:Barbenheimer has begun.
Asexpected, the Greta Gerwig-directedBarbieis coming out on top with$41.4Mthrough Thursday in 51 markets.
Christopher NolansOppenheimeris also thriving with$15.9Macross its first 57 markets through Thursday.
Both are breaking various records.
So lets take a closer look at theBarbieandOppenheimernumbers across their first two days internationally.
Thursday alone was worth $31.8M on 15,700 screens that is simply a hugely impressive number.
The latter gave it a dominant No.
1 with a 60% share of the Top 10 films.
It scored the biggest opening day of 2023 at more than doubleSuper Mario.
ItalyandGermanyround out the Top 5 grossers to date with $2.4M apiece.
It was also the biggest industry opening day of 2023 regionally and in eight markets.
As regards Christopher Nolans epicOppenheimer, yesterday added 47 offshore markets.
The Cillian Murphy-starrer will be out in a total 78 through today.
Thursday was further the No.
Breaking down the Thursday openers,Saudi Arabialaunched to No.
1 with $1.3M, more than doubleDunkirk, InterstellarandTenet.
Spainopened with $700K on Thursday and is the biggest IMAX opening day of 2023.
Brazilopened with $488K on Thursday, followed byNetherlandswith an estimated $485K at No.
Hong Kongtoo launched at No.1, with $340K on Thursday.
This is the 2ndbiggest IMAX opening day ever (only behindEndgame).
Well have much more throughout the weekend…
The launch day is the biggest opening Wednesday for a Nolan film sinceThe Dark Knight Rises.
Wednesday was a public holiday in Indonesia for Islamic New Year.
The film also had a strong start inIceland($31K) for the top Nolan start outside theBatmanseries.
