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The 81st Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, with Taylor Swift’s documentary film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” grossing an impressive $261.6 million globally. This exceeds the previous record held by “Michael Jackson’s This is It” as the highest-grossing documentary in history, according to AMC. The film, which is also the top-grossing concert film worldwide, is still playing in select theaters in the US and was recently released in China.
Meanwhile, Warner Bros/Village Roadshow/Heyday Films’ “Wonka” crossed the $300 million mark at the international box office, while Disney’s “Wish” surpassed $200 million worldwide. These films continue to draw audiences and maintain strong holds, especially in international markets. Additionally, AMC highlighted “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” as a new record-setter for the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category at the Golden Globes.
In terms of other studio releases, WB/DC’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” was the top-performing film in international markets, earning an estimated $30.3 million from 77 territories. The film showed strong holds in various countries despite an overall drop of 37%. It is projected to reach over $400 million globally. The top five markets for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” are China, Mexico, France, Germany, and the UK.
As for “Wonka,” the musical directed by Paul King added $28.9 million from 77 international markets. It experienced a drop of only 27% and had solid holds in several countries, including the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy, Mexico, and Australia. The film has already accumulated $301.2 million internationally and is on track to surpass $500 million worldwide.
Disney’s “Wish” reached a global total of $209.5 million, making it the fourth-highest-grossing animated release of 2023. The film had a 26% drop in international markets and maintained strong holds in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, France, Spain, and the UK. It had successful openings in new markets such as Korea, where it earned $4.6 million, and Brazil, where it opened at number two with $1.7 million.
Overall, the strong performance of these films at the international box office demonstrates the continued popularity of moviegoing during the holiday season. These milestones contribute to the growth of the global film industry, with audiences eagerly supporting a diverse range of films. With upcoming releases in major markets like Japan, Korea, the UK, and more, the box office success is expected to continue.