SUNDAY UPDATE:Disney/MarvelsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3has rocketed to an estimated$282.1Mglobal opening.
This beats projections which were cautious given uncertainty in Asian markets, particularly China and Korea.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Marvel Entertainment
Ultimately, they overperformed at $28.1M and $13.6M, respectively.
Theinternational box officeweekend was$168.1Min 52 material markets.
2(which had the benefit of May Day holiday playtime in many markets) on a like-for-like basis.
Strong word of mouth helped propel the James Gunn-directed movie.
It debuted as the No.
That lifts overseas to$637.2Mand worldwide to$1.155B.
Globally, it is now the No.
5 biggest animated film ever and Unis 2nd biggest.
Japansaw excellent uplift of 32% and held the No.
Evil Dead Risein its sophomore session added $9.1M from 63 markets, good for a 49% drop.
The international cume to date is $60.7M and the worldwide total is $114.8M through Sunday.
Indonesiaopened this weekend to $1.1M on 669 screens and ranked #2 behind the opening ofGuardians.
The results are 89% ahead ofM3GAN, 315% overThe Popes Exorcistand 328% aboveEvil Dead.
3as the threequel is on its way to a $260M+ global debut.
Through Friday, it has grossed $119.7M worldwide.
Of that, $71.5M is from the international box office.
That latter number should grow to $150M+ when Saturday and Sunday are factored.
Also really nice is to seeKoreacoming back.
2(+19% excluding China).
Well have a full update tomorrow.
PREVIOUS, FRIDAY:Disney/MarvelsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3is rocketing off to a strong start at the international box office.
Social scores are very strong with some of the best notices for the series.
Notable in the early mix isKoreawhich has been slow to rebound.
Wednesday also logged the highest non-local opening day of 2023.
On Douban, its got an 8.6 from critics, which is above the previousGuardiansinstallments.
Although tomorrow is a workday in China, we could be looking at an opening session of $25M.
Thats not up to pre-pandemic (nor pre-unofficial Marvel boycott) levels, but is encouraging.
Elsewhere, Latin America bowed No.
In Europe,Frances $2.5M came with a 4.2 Allocine score, well ahead ofGOTG Vol.
2andBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.Germanylikewise is seeing social reaction above comps.
