‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Bridget Jones 4’ Dominate Global Box Office
Marvel's latest blockbuster and the return of Bridget Jones set records internationally, while China's 'Ne Zha 2' continues its historic run.
- ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ earned $192.4 million globally in its opening weekend, including $92.4 million from 52 international markets.
- The film performed strongest in China ($10.5M) but faced stiff competition from the Chinese animated hit 'Ne Zha 2,' which has grossed $1.63 billion in its domestic market.
- ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ debuted to $35.5 million across 71 international markets, achieving the biggest romcom opening ever in comparable overseas territories.
- The UK saw the strongest performance for 'Bridget Jones 4,' grossing $14.8 million and setting the record for the highest romcom opening in the region's history.
- IMAX screenings contributed significantly over the weekend, with 'Brave New World' earning $18 million globally and 'Ne Zha 2' becoming the highest-grossing IMAX release ever in China.