“The Exorcist: Believer” dominated the international box office, securing the top spot despite falling slightly short of initial expectations during its debut. The reboot of the iconic horror film earned approximately $27.2 million in North America, showcasing its potential with the best opening for the weekend.
The Exorcist’s Franchise
As the inaugural installment in ‘The Exorcist’ franchise, the film generated an estimated $17.9 million from international markets, resulting in a commendable global opening of $45.1 million. While these figures may seem modest, especially considering Universal’s acquisition of the franchise rights for $400 million in July 2021, reports suggest the film could prove to be a profitable venture, given its relatively low production cost of around $30 million.
Paw Patrol
Simultaneously, the animated family film ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ continued to perform well, accumulating $14 million from 57 overseas markets and reaching a global total of $87.1 million.
The Creator
In the sci-fi genre, ‘The Creator’ contributed $10.8 million from 50 offshore markets, elevating its overseas cumulative total to $36.9 million and a global total of $61.8 million.
The Nun
‘The Nun II’ maintained its momentum, adding $6.7 million to its international cumulative total, which now stands at an estimated $167.6 million, with a global total of $248.7 million.
Jawan collection
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ continued to impress at the international box office, amassing a global total of $136.5 million and making history as the first Hindi movie to surpass Rs 1100 crore worldwide.
The Eras Tour
Looking ahead, the film faces upcoming competition with the release of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ movie next weekend, which has reportedly secured an impressive $120 million opening. The coming week will reveal how well “The Exorcist: Believer” and other films can maintain their box office performance amidst heightened competition in the cinematic landscape.