Overview
- Early tallies cited by industry trackers put the worldwide total at roughly $136.9 million within the first few days, including more than $100 million from international markets.
- North American projections call for an $85–$90 million opening weekend after $12 million in Thursday previews and a strong Friday, a range that would edge past Dune: Part Two’s $82 million benchmark if realized.
- Audience response is robust with an A CinemaScore, a roughly 91% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, and an IMDb user rating near 7.6, contrasted with a critics’ score around 67–69%.
- In India, Sacnilk estimates show about Rs 19–20 crore on day one and roughly Rs 22.3–22.5 crore on day two, taking the two-day total to about Rs 41–41.5 crore with signs of Sunday growth.
- China is leading overseas markets with estimates climbing toward $41 million by Saturday, as analysts note the franchise’s reliance on international turnout and premium formats against a reported ~$400 million budget.