This weekend has brought forward significant movements in the international box office, with Warner Bros kicking off the pre-domestic release of Amazon MGM Studios’ Christmas-themed film, *Red One*. The movie has performed reasonably well, bringing in approximately $26.6 million across 75 international markets, aligning closely with forecasts made prior to its release. Although it secured the No. 2 position in Latin America behind **Venom: The Last Dance**, *Red One* managed to outshine comparable films, such as *Central Intelligence*, indicating a solid engagement from audiences in that region.
Meanwhile, *Red One* maintained a competitive stance in Europe, surpassing initial expectations by tracking ahead of similar recent releases like *Central Intelligence* and *Skyscraper*. As anticipated, the film shows less traction in Asia – a region where Christmas themes are not typically embraced – yet it received favorable reviews there, having earned a commendable ranking as the No. 1 or No. 2 U.S. film in most countries, excluding notable markets like China and Japan. Specifically, the film debuted second in the UK, alongside another No. 2 opening in Mexico, which saw family audiences flocking to theaters. In contrast, Spain embraced the film fully, granting it the top position.
In a parallel narrative, *Venom: The Last Dance* continues to outperform forecasts at the international box office, accumulating a staggering $279.4 million, and making significant strides toward the $400 million mark globally ($394.2 million). Its performance has been particularly noteworthy during its third weekend, where it grossed $33 million from 66 overseas markets, despite a 51% drop from the previous weekend. China remains a crucial market for this franchise, contributing significantly with an impressive tally of $82.8 million, although it did not take the lead this weekend. Projections suggest a potentially final gross of around $93 million.
The top markets for *Venom: The Last Dance* include Mexico with $17.2 million, followed by the UK at approximately $14.3 million, Germany at $11.5 million, and Korea at $11.2 million. Additionally, the global Imax revenue reached $29.6 million, underscoring the franchise’s visual appeal on large screens.
Another film inching closer to a significant milestone is Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s *The Wild Robot*, which added $9 million during its latest run across 80 markets, bringing its international total to $161.6 million and a global total to $292 million. Impressively, it has now surpassed *Encanto* in overseas performance. This animated feature has found success, particularly in Mexico ($19.1 million), the UK ($16.5 million), and France ($11.7 million). The film benefited from increased ticket sales during local cinema promotions in Spain, despite the region grappling with adverse weather conditions.
This weekend’s box office results illustrate a diverse reception across various regions for different genres and themes. While Warner Bros’ *Red One* struggled to find its footing in certain global markets that do not resonate with Christmas themes, franchises like *Venom* and *The Wild Robot* continue to perform robustly. These dynamics reflect the intricate nature of international audiences and highlight how regional preferences can significantly impact a film’s performance metrics.
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