Transformers Reboot Speeds to Global Box Office Success

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Worldwide box office September 20-22

Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.

Mexico leads international pack with ‘Transformers One’

Paramount released animated feature Transformers One at the weekend in North America and 50 international markets, launching respectively with an estimated $25.0m and $14.0m. The $39.0m worldwide debut saw the film land in second place in Comscore’s latest worldwide box office chart, behind reigning champ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Mexico leads international markets on Transformers One, beginning with an estimated $2.2m, ahead of Australia on $1.5m. Asia-Pacific accounted for half of the top 10 international markets (Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, India), with Latin America (Mexico, Panama) and Europe (Spain, Netherlands) providing two apiece, and Middle East one (United Arab Emirates).

Transformers One has yet to land in the three biggest European markets (UK/Ireland, France and Germany) as well as in China, South Korea, Brazil and Italy – so has plenty of gas left in the tank internationally.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ holds worldwide top spot, hits $330m total

Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has resisted the box office challenge of Transformers One, narrowly holding the top spot in North America (with an estimated $26.0m), as well as in international markets (where it has the advantage of almost-full release).

For international, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice fell 37% in holdover markets, with an estimated $17.2m. The international total is $103.0m after three weekends of play – no match for the North American cumulative tally of $226.8m. The numbers combine to deliver a $329.8m global total.

‘The Wild Robot’ delivers $7m in early markets

Universal’s new DreamWorks animation The Wild Robot has landed in eight early international markets, generating an estimated $6.9m – enough for sixth place in the worldwide weekend box office chart. The domestic North American release follows this Friday (September 27).

‘The Substance’ achieves $6m launch

Distributed by Mubi in North America and a suite of international markets, arthouse body-horror The Substance has landed in seventh place in the worldwide box office chart, with estimated debut takings of $5.8m. North America delivered an estimated $3.1m, and 30 international markets collectively yielded $2.7m.

International expansion boosts ‘Speak No Evil’

Universal’s release of Blumhouse’s Speak No Evil slipped by 48% from its opening weekend in North America and 37% in international holdover markets. New openings in France and Germany mean that international weekend takings (an estimated $7.3m) were just 23% lower than the opening session.

After two weekends of play, Speak No Evil stands at $21.5m in North America, $20.9m for international, and $42.4m worldwide.

Conclusion:
The worldwide box office saw a mixed bag of performances over the weekend, with some films experiencing a boost from international expansion while others saw a decline. Paramount’s “Transformers One” landed in second place, while Warner Bros’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” held onto the top spot. Universal’s “The Wild Robot” and “Speak No Evil” also saw decent performances, while Mubi’s “The Substance” achieved a respectable launch.

FAQs:
Q: What is the current worldwide box office ranking?
A: As of September 20-22, the top 10 films are: 1. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Warner Bros), 2. “Transformers One” (Paramount), 3. “Speak No Evil” (Universal), 4. “Veteran 2: I, The Executioner” (various), 5. “Deadpool & Wolverine” (Disney), 6. “The Wild Robot” (Universal), 7. “The Substance” (Mubi), 8. “It Ends With Us” (Sony), 9. “Stand By Me” (various), and 10. “Despicable Me 4” (Universal).

Q: Which international market performed best for “Transformers One”?
A: Mexico led international markets for “Transformers One”, with an estimated $2.2m opening weekend.

Q: What is the current international total for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”?
A: As of September 20-22, the international total for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is $103.0m.