Warner Bros/Village Roadshow/Heyday Films’ highly anticipated film Wonka, directed by Paul King and starring Timothée Chalamet, continues to impress at the international box office. After opening in 37 markets last weekend, the film expanded its release to the rest of the world (excluding Korea) and amassed an impressive $53.6 million during its second week. The cumulative international total now stands at $112.4 million, and when combined with its domestic earnings, Wonka’s global total reaches $151.4 million.
Among the newly opened markets, France emerged as the front-runner, securing a clear No. 1 spot with an impressive $5.1 million in box office sales. The film outperformed all comparable releases, demonstrating its appeal to French audiences. Meanwhile, in Australia, Wonka achieved the second-largest opening weekend of 2023 for Warner Bros, with a solid $4 million. It also secured the second-largest family opening weekend of the year, further solidifying its success. In Italy, the film opened strong as well, claiming the top spot at the box office with $3.4 million in earnings, outpacing its comparable releases.
Wonka’s global box office performance receives an additional boost from its IMAX screenings. The film has garnered $8.7 million in IMAX ticket sales, contributing to its overall success. As the international release continues, Wonka looks poised to dominate the global box office charts.
Disney’s animated film Wish is gaining traction as it continues its international rollout. The film experienced a solid -38% decline in its second week, indicating positive word-of-mouth and steady viewership. In Japan, Wish opened at No. 1 with a commendable $4.4 million, making it the second-largest non-local animated debut of the year. With a total international earnings of $72 million and a global total of $126.2 million, Wish showcases its appeal to global audiences.
The Ridley Scott-produced and Sony Pictures-distributed film Napoleon continues to enjoy a successful run at the global box office. With an international weekend haul of $8 million from 65 markets, the film’s global earnings rise to an impressive $188.4 million. The film’s holdover markets perform exceptionally well, experiencing a modest 51% decline collectively. The top-performing countries for Napoleon include the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.
Lionsgate’s highly anticipated film, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is on track to surpass the $300 million mark worldwide. With a weekend earnings of $6.5 million in 84 markets, the film’s international total reaches $155.3 million, contributing significantly to its global earnings of $300.5 million. The UK emerges as the top-grossing market for the film, followed closely by Germany, Australia, France, and Mexico.
Universal/Illumination’s film Migration is experiencing a staggered release, gradually expanding into international markets. During its second week, the film added $5.2 million from 26 offshore markets, bringing its total cumulative earnings to $12.3 million. The film’s performance aligns closely with Wish, Encanto, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (excluding previews). Mexico proves to be a strong market for Migration, generating $2 million in box office revenue and garnering positive reviews from local press. The film is expected to benefit from the ongoing winter break, with strong midweek performance projected.
As the global box office continues to unfold, several key markets have emerged as significant contributors to the success of various films. The top five markets for Wonka include France, the UK, Germany, China, and Spain. Meanwhile, Napoleon’s top-performing countries are the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Wish continues to delight audiences in France, Italy, Mexico, China, and Belgium. Finally, Migration’s standout markets include France, Italy, Mexico, China, and Belgium.
Upcoming releases, including Germany, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Korea, the UK, and Japan, hold the potential to further solidify the success of these films at the global box office. As the audience’s appetite for diverse and captivating content continues to grow, the international box office remains a dynamic and exciting landscape for filmmakers and studios worldwide.