Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One continues its strong performance at the international box office, reaching a running total of $82.1 million in 70 markets. Worldwide, the film has grossed $122.4 million as of Friday. However, the film’s opening weekend numbers are slightly lower than anticipated, with factors such as strong local competition in China affecting its performance.
Despite this, there is still potential for significant growth over the weekend, especially with upcoming releases like Barbie and Oppenheimer on the horizon. Observers are hopeful that Mission: Impossible will see a significant uptick on Saturday globally.
Breaking down the film’s international performance, China stands out as the third-highest grossing market, with $7.4 million on Friday alone. However, the film faces tough competition from local releases in China, resulting in a decrease in screens. Nevertheless, it is expected to reach a total of around $25 million in China.
Other notable markets include Korea, which saw a fantastic 130% increase from Friday to Saturday, bringing its total to $10.6 million. In the UK, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One debuted with the franchise’s biggest opening day, grossing $2.1 million at 717 locations. India and Taiwan also had strong openings, grossing $1.3 million and $695,000, respectively.
Other markets such as Australia, France, Indonesia, and the Middle East have also performed well, contributing to the film’s international success.
Overall, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One continues to make waves at the box office, and with potential for growth in the coming weeks, it remains a highly anticipated and successful installment in the franchise.