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Checco Zalone’s ‘Buen Camino’ Sets Italy’s All-Time Box-Office Record, Passing ‘Avatar

The milestone reflects revenue rather than admissions-based rankings used to compare audience size across eras.

Overview

  • Distributor Medusa reports €68,823,069 in receipts over 24 days since the December 25 release, with 8,562,320 tickets sold.
  • The total edges past the previous national record held by James Cameron’s Avatar, which grossed about €68.6 million in Italy.
  • The film’s holiday launch delivered standout results, including €5,671,922 on Christmas Day, nearly €8 million on December 26, and a 78.8% market share on December 25.
  • Directed by Gennaro Nunziante and starring Checco Zalone, the film is produced by Indiana Production with Medusa, in collaboration with MZL and Netflix.
  • Coverage notes a distinction between gross revenue records and admissions rankings, with some outlets disputing claims that it is the most-watched film even as its theatrical hold remains strong.