Record Box Office Predictions for “Ne Zha 2” and Other International Releases

The animated film “Ne Zha 2” has grossed $1.1 billion in China, becoming the first to achieve this in a single market and is projected to reach $1.65 billion. Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” has earned $671.1 million globally. “Paddington in Peru” surpasses $100 million overseas, while “Dog Man” totals $66 million globally.

This weekend, the international box office saw a remarkable performance from the animated film “Ne Zha 2,” which has officially grossed $1.1 billion in China. This achievement marks it as the first movie to reach the $1 billion milestone in a single market. With a current projection from Maoyan estimating an eventual gross of approximately $1.65 billion, the sequel could potentially become the second highest-grossing animated film globally.

In addition to its domestic success, “Ne Zha 2” has also become the highest-grossing local language release in the IMAX format, having accumulated $63.9 million in just 12 days since its release. The film’s rollout to international markets is set to begin this week, which may further enhance its box office standings.

Meanwhile, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” maintained its status as the leading title at the international box office, generating $8.5 million this weekend, bringing its global earnings to $671.1 million. Projections suggest that it may reach $700 million worldwide, despite slightly slower growth.

“Paddington in Peru,” before its North America premiere, has crossed the $100 million mark in overseas markets, with a total of $104 million to date. The film collected $7.5 million from 53 markets, indicating strong international interest.

Additionally, “Dog Man” from Universal/DreamWorks Animation expanded to 12 new markets, grossing $6.6 million and accumulating a global total of $66 million. The film remains poised for further releases in significant markets, including Brazil and Korea.

In summary, “Ne Zha 2” continues to break records, having grossed $1.1 billion in China, setting the stage for potential global success. Disney’s “Mufasa” remains strong at the international box office, while “Paddington in Peru” and “Dog Man” also show promising earnings. The international cinema landscape is proving vibrant as these films prepare for wider releases.

Original Source: deadline.com