International Box Office Roundup as CinemaCon Approaches
As Hollywood gears up for CinemaCon, which kicks off tomorrow in Las Vegas, the international box office presented a mixed landscape this past weekend. The action film A Working Man, starring Jason Statham, made a notable debut with a global revenue of $30.2 million, including $15 million from international markets.
Box Office Highlights
Disney’s Snow White emerged as the leading studio movie of the weekend, adding $22.1 million across 51 foreign markets. This boosts its international total to $76.3 million and a global tally of $143.1 million. The film maintained strong positions in several key markets:
- United Kingdom: $8.7 million
- Mexico: $6.9 million
- Italy: $6.6 million
- France: $5.5 million
- Brazil: $4.5 million
Meanwhile, A Working Man made its international debut in 41 markets through Warner Bros, alongside an additional 22 markets handled by Black Bear Pictures. Its strongest opening came from China, which contributed $2.9 million to the total, aligning it closely with other major releases like Gladiator II and John Wick: Chapter 4. In Germany, the film started strong with $1.4 million, marking a 107% increase compared to its predecessor, Wrath of Man.
Upcoming Releases and Future Projections
Looking ahead, Warner Bros. plans to release A Working Man in Italy on April 10. Other markets for future openings include:
- Saudi Arabia: March 31
- Vietnam: April 4
- Philippines: April 9
- Japan: January 2, 2026
In further developments, the Malayalam-language action thriller L2: Empuraan opened with a worldwide gross of approximately $20 million. This figure, based on preliminary estimates, reflects strong performance across various markets, including a record-setting Imax launch in the UK.
On the performance front, Enlight’s blockbuster Ne Zha 2 continues to soar, surpassing RMB 15 billion in China and generating over $50 million in international markets. This film has now achieved an estimated total of $2.15 billion globally, making it the second highest-grossing film in Imax history, following Avatar: The Way of Water.
Looking Forward from Las Vegas
As CinemaCon unfolds, industry analysts from Gower Street Analytics have revised their global box office forecast for 2025 to $34.1 billion, influenced significantly by the outstanding performance of Ne Zha 2. The upcoming week promises additional insights and previews from Las Vegas, setting the stage for what’s next in the cinematic landscape.
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