The global box office has been buzzing with the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, but there is another underdog making waves – It Ends With Us. This female-driven title has surprised everyone by raking in an impressive $80M in its global opening. With $30M coming from the international box office alone, this film is set to make a significant impact in the coming weeks. The adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel has already captured the attention of audiences in 32 markets, with 12 of them ranking it in the number one spot.
One of the key factors contributing to the success of It Ends with Us is the involvement of Blake Lively. As the star of the film and married to Ryan Reynolds of Deadpool & Wolverine fame, Lively has been instrumental in the creative process and marketing of the movie. Her star power has undoubtedly helped draw attention to the film and elevate its success on a global scale. The studio also deserves credit for choosing the perfect release date, allowing It Ends with Us to shine in theaters around the world.
Breaking down the global box office numbers, It Ends with Us has performed exceptionally well in various regions. In Europe, the film brought in $13.5 million, with the UK leading the pack at $5.7 million. Latin America also showed strong support, with a debut of $7.8 million, including a number one spot in Brazil with $3.4 million. In Asia Pacific, the movie earned $6.6 million, with Australia generating an impressive $4.7 million in box office revenue. The Middle East saw a total of $2.1 million, with the UAE contributing $802K and Saudi Arabia reeling in $671K.
Comparing the success of It Ends with Us to other films, the numbers speak for themselves. Internationally, the film has outperformed The Fault In Our Stars by 44%, Girl on the Train by 50%, Me Before You by 62%, Little Women by 2.4 times, Anyone But You by 2.7 times, and Where the Crawdads Sing by four times in similar markets. This level of success is a testament to the widespread appeal and impact of It Ends with Us on a global scale.
While It Ends with Us has made a significant impact, other films in the global box office continue to thrive. Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 4 added $18.8 million overseas, pushing its international total to $477.1 million and global earnings to $807.2 million. This continued success is mirrored in the top five markets for Despicable Me 4, including China, the UK, Mexico, Germany, and France.
The global box office has seen a wave of success with films like It Ends with Us and Despicable Me 4 leading the charge. The international box office numbers continue to grow, with audiences around the world showing support for a diverse range of films. As the year progresses, it will be interesting to see how these films continue to perform and whether new contenders will emerge to challenge their dominance.