The 25th James Bond movie set numerous records, including becoming the first Hollywood title in the pandemic-era to cross $100 million in a foreign launch without China.
earned $11.4 million on Saturday, the highest box office single day for any film in the series, as well as the highest single day of the pandemic era.
The film is expected to post the third-biggest weekend of the Bond franchise with $34.8 million, and the sixth-biggest for any film. The movie is getting the widest release ever in the U.K., playing in 772 cinemas. It is also Universal’s widest ever release in that territory.‘s early performance is a welcome relief for British exhibitors, with many pinning their pandemic recovery hopes on Bond, traditionally a major event in U.K. cinemas anyway, but this year with the added pressure of being seen as a test for future consumer confidence.
“This was a huge team effort by all. The filmmakers delivered an outstanding film and we are very proud to play a part in this result with MGM and EON,” Universal
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