Overview
- After an $11 million second Monday, the film passed $800 million globally, overtaking E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’s lifetime total.
- Analysts and trade reports say the global cume could hit $1 billion within days.
- With a reported $400 million production budget, the movie is nearing break-even, and studio decisions on further sequels hinge on its continued performance.
- Critical notices are softer than prior entries, with a Rotten Tomatoes score around 67%.
- In India, the cumulative gross stands around Rs 179–180 crore through New Year’s Eve, with day-12 earnings reported near Rs 5.25 crore.