Overview
- Comscore estimates put the North American debut at $88 million, landing on the low end of forecasts and well below 2022’s The Way of Water opening of $134 million.
- International markets delivered about $257 million for the weekend, with China leading early results as the film crossed $100 million overseas within its first three days.
- Audiences graded the film an A on CinemaScore and user scores are strong, contrasting with a softer critical reception that hovers in the mid‑60s on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Premium formats powered the launch, with Disney reporting 66% of domestic grosses from IMAX, Dolby and 3D, even as the 3‑plus‑hour runtime reduces showtime capacity.
- Industry trackers emphasize these box‑office figures are preliminary estimates that may be revised as the holiday corridor unfolds.