“Dune: Part Two” is boosting the international box office. The director’s sequel Denis Villeneuve It generated $97 million in 71 international markets, bringing its global tally to a promising $178.5 million. Those worldwide receipts include $81.5 million from U.S. theaters, where it had the biggest domestic opening weekend of the year.
Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment They spent $190 million to produce and approximately $100 million more to promote the film to global audiences. Those high fees mean you’ll need to maintain these numbers to generate profits.
At this rate, however, the second “Dune” already seems to be well positioned at the box office. It helps that the film has been especially popular on Imax and other large premium formats, which cost more than the average ticket and accounted for 48% of initial sales.
“It’s really permeated the culture,” says “Dune” producer Mary Parent. “All signs point to a long play.”
The difference compared to the premiere of Dune
In 2021, the original “Dune” was hampered in North America because it debuted simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. But the film achieved a traditional position at the international box office. Even with those limitations, “Dune” grossed an impressive $324.8 million internationally and grossed $402 million worldwide.
The sequel marks the biggest opening weekend of Villeneuve’s career in all 71 markets, meaning it improved on the first film in all territories. “Part Two” enjoyed the biggest international start in the United Kingdom with $11.8 million, followed by France ($9.6 million), Germany ($9.1 million), Korea ($6.9 million dollars) and Australia (6 million dollars). It has yet to open in China or Japan, two important foreign markets.
Positive word of mouth and interest in all things Imax should keep ticket sales for “Dune: Part Two” flowing. Based on the second half of the enormous book by Frank Herbertthe story continues Paul Atreides’ mythical quest for Timothée Chalametwho seeks safety in the desert after powerful royals betray his family. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken They join the extensive list of Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin and Stellan Skarsgård.
Source: Ambito
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