Disney’s Lion King was No. 1 film this weekend with a strong roar, adding $259.4 million to the global box office in all of its opening markets.
The classical animation adaptation was introduced into 51 new hubs which entered China last week after its early bow. Over 10 days, the $346 million Jon Favreau-helmed film has gained globally $531 million for domestic films, which set a new record for July.
This model (that is, outside China) was launched globally at $433 million, the ninth-largest ever. The Lion King is the No. 7 film of the year worldwide, contributing to China’s $98 million so far.
Simba and pals were on top everywhere and lined up in several hubs in the Top 5 industries including Russia, Brazil, Australia, Mexico and the whole of Latin America. The launch takes place in all material markets over the Jungle Book and Aladdin, and almost all above Beauty And The Beast.
Speaking of Aladdin, the juggernaut surprise has reached the 1B dollar mark worldwide, which has now grown by $989 m after this session dropped 40 percent offshore. In Korea Avengers: Age Of Ultron was the 4th western version, behind Avatar, Endgame and the war of infinity.
Like Lion King, Aladdin confronted the tough response and flown in front of the gentle score by the Rotten Tomatoes crowd. Ever since Simba began to fly out of the window last week, any concerns on timid critical responses from Lion King began. The new hubs— excluding the China holdover — have had pre-weekend sector predictions stagnated and we have seen rapidly that the world sum is now above 300 million dollars.
Japan, Hong Kong, and Italy are yet to come, and it looks safe to plan for Lion King abroad for a $900 M plus finish. There is a clear game ahead— though there is no place for China where the local animated title Ne Zha is sweeping people for the next frame, and Looking Up has dominated the current weekend, after another local title. Overall, however, the offshore responses with excellent social discussion and momentum have been highly positive.
Disney had a banner weekend with Toy Story 4, which topped the $800 M global market and Avengers: Endgame passes Avatar as the world’s highest-grossing movie. Endgame has reached 1,936 billion dollars internationally, and 2,790,2 million dollars worldwide, still with certain offshore markets to rerelease.
