International Box Office: Batman v Superman Collapses to Just $85.1 million
April 7, 2016
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice remained in first place on the international chart, but it did so with just $85.1 million in 67 markets for totals of $421.4 million internationally and $681.8 million worldwide. The film fell 77% in China to just $12.86 million for a total of $85.68 million after two weeks of release. It might fizzle out before it gets to $100 million in that market. You have to assume the studio was looking forward to twice that figure there. It fell 68% in the U.K. to $6.97 million in 612 theaters over the weekend for a ten-day total of $41.59 million. On the other hand, it held on very well in Brazil down just 39% to $6.44 million on 893 screens over the weekend for a two-week total of $20.88 million.
Zootopia remained in second place with $30.0 million in 52 markets over the weekend for totals of $511.7 million internationally and $787.0 million worldwide. The film's biggest market was China where it earned $12.86 million over the weekend for a total of $219.33 million. It became the first animated film to earn $200 million in China.
The Bodyguard opened in first place in China and third place internationally with $25.79 million.
Chongqing Hot Pot opened in second place in China and fourth place internationally with $21.65 million over the weekend for a total opening of $21.79 million.
Kung Fu Panda 3 fell to fifth place with $19.2 million in 67 markets over the weekend for totals of $323.6 million internationally and $463.9 million worldwide. The film set the record for biggest animated opening in India at $2 million. It also earned first place in France with $4.62 million on 671 screens.
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