The magician heist thriller, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, has emerged as the leading film at the global box office this weekend, grossing a remarkable $75.5 million during its opening. The film generated $21.4 million in the United States and an impressive $54.2 million internationally.
In a notable turn of events, the film found success in China, a market that has recently shown reluctance towards Hollywood productions. It debuted there to a surprising $21.7 million, highlighting its broad appeal despite the region’s cautious approach to foreign films.
Other New Releases Struggle
The weekend also saw the debut of The Running Man in nearly 60 markets; however, it struggled to gain traction, earning only $17 million domestically and $11.2 million internationally, culminating in a total of $28.2 million globally.
Meanwhile, Predator: Badlands dropped to third place in its second week, securing an additional $13 million domestically, a significant decrease of 68%. Its international earnings reached $16.1 million, reflecting a 54% decline. Despite the downturn, the film’s total domestic revenue stands at $66.3 million, marking the highest earnings for the franchise to date. Its global total has reached $136.3 million, placing it behind only The Predator with $160 million and Alien vs. Predator with $177 million.
Top Films and Their Performance
In the domestic market, Regretting You earned $4 million, while Black Phone 2 rounded out the top five with $2.7 million. New release Keeper faced a disappointing opening, landing in seventh place with just $2.5 million.
Conversely, Nuremberg maintained steady performance, dropping only 33% in its second week, earning $2.6 million. The film Die My Love experienced a sharp decline of 62%, and the financial figures for Christy in its second weekend were not reported.
In a notable milestone, Paul Thomas Anderson’s film, One Battle After Another, crossed the significant threshold of $200 million in global revenue this weekend, propelled by an additional $1.4 million from international markets.
This weekend’s box office results highlight a competitive landscape, with Now You See Me: Now You Don’t leading the charge, showcasing the enduring appeal of heist thrillers and the potential for international markets to surprise.
According to Deadline, these figures illustrate the dynamic nature of the film industry and the varying performances of new releases in diverse markets.
