Warner Bros. has set a new record by crossing the $1B mark at the international box office, making them the first studio to reach this milestone in 2024. Achieving this feat in just 15 weeks, the studio has surpassed its previous record of 17 weeks set in 2018.
The success of Warner Bros. can be attributed to hits like Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Dune: Part Two has grossed $411.8M internationally and $683.9M globally. The film was the No. 1 movie for three consecutive weekends both internationally and globally. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, with a worldwide cume of $436.6M, has also been a massive success, topping the box office charts for three frames.
With seven markets yet to open, including the Middle East and Japan, Warner Bros. is expected to continue its winning streak. Other notable films like Wonka, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, Eine Million Minuten, and One Life have also contributed to the studio’s impressive box office total in 2024.
Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, Co-Chairs & CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, expressed their pride in achieving this milestone at such a rapid pace. They credited the studio’s marketing, distribution teams, and creative filmmakers for delivering great movies. Andrew Cripps, Warner Bros. Pictures’ President of International Distribution, also commended the talented global marketing and distribution teams for their remarkable achievement and thanked their partners in the exhibition community for their support.
Warner Bros.’s success at the international box office is a testament to their strategic planning, exceptional lineup of films, and the dedication of their talented teams. As the first studio to reach the $1B mark in 2024, Warner Bros. has set a high bar for others to follow. With a strong slate of upcoming releases and continued support from audiences worldwide, the studio is poised for even greater achievements in the future.