Ne Zha 2 has achieved extraordinary box office success, grossing $1.1 billion in China and making history as the first movie to surpass $1 billion in a single market. The film is projected to earn RMB 12 billion ($1.65 billion) by the end of its run. Meanwhile, Mufasa gained $8.5 million internationally, with $671.1 million globally, while Paddington in Peru has exceeded $100 million overseas.
The international box office has experienced significant success with the impressive performance of the Chinese animated film, Ne Zha 2. This blockbuster has made history by becoming the first film to surpass $1 billion in a single market, with current estimates indicating gross earnings of approximately RMB 8 billion (or $1.1 billion) up to this point in China.
Maoyan, a prominent Chinese box office tracking service, has raised its projections for the film’s total earnings in China to RMB 12 billion ($1.65 billion). Should Ne Zha 2 achieve this target, it would rank as the second highest-grossing animated film globally and the eleventh overall, without any contributions from international markets, where the film begins its rollout shortly.
Alongside Ne Zha 2, Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King has secured strong international performance, adding $8.5 million in its recent box office, resulting in a total of $671.1 million globally. Major markets contributing to this amount include France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, and Italy.
In the realm of new releases, Paddington in Peru has exceeded $100 million in overseas box office sales, preparing for its North American debut. This film generated $7.5 million from 53 markets this past weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $104 million. Upcoming releases are anticipated in key markets such as Korea, Italy, Spain, and Japan.
Additionally, Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man has expanded to 41 markets and has garnered $6.6 million, raising its international total to $11.9 million and $66 million globally. The UK debut for Dog Man reached $4 million, outperforming a number of animated contenders. Significant markets remain yet to release, contributing to ongoing excitement in box office projections.
In summary, Ne Zha 2 has emerged as a historic success in the international animated film market, surpassing $1 billion in China alone. With projected earnings aiming higher, it could reshape the rankings in the animated film industry. Concurrently, established titles like Mufasa and new releases such as Paddington in Peru are also performing well overseas, demonstrating a vibrant landscape in the animation sector.
Original Source: deadline.com
