Hoppers Leads with $59M, ‘Reminders of Him’ Hits $28M, ‘Scream 7’ Breaks Record
The recent box office weekend has seen some significant movements with new releases and strong holdovers. Notably, Disney Pixar’s animated feature, Hoppers, led with a remarkable $59 million globally. This includes $28.5 million from domestic markets and $31 million from international territories, pushing its worldwide total to $164.7 million in just ten days.
Box Office Highlights: ‘Hoppers’
‘Hoppers’ is now the highest-grossing animated film this year, surpassing Sony’s ‘GOAT’ and China’s ‘Bonnie Bears: The Hidden Protector.’ The animated movie’s domestic hold decreased by 37% while witnessing a 17% decline overseas. It was the top non-local release in major markets like Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam, achieving impressive results:
- Japan: $2.4 million opening
- Hong Kong: Best opening for original animated films since ‘Coco’ (2017)
- Singapore: Best opening for a Disney and Pixar original since ‘Moana’ (2016)
The film continues to show strong performance across Europe and Asia, even posting significant holds in Germany (+38%), Mexico (-3%), and Italy (-13%). Upcoming openings in various markets are expected to expand its reach further.
‘Reminders of Him’ Shows Strong Debut
In a successful weekend debut, ‘Reminders of Him’, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, accumulated $28.2 million globally, including $10 million from 51 international markets. Germany led with $2.5 million, while the UK recorded $1.5 million from 600 screens, making it a strong contender against ‘Hoppers.’ Australia contributed $1.3 million, aligning closely with previous Hoover adaptations.
- Italy: $500K opening
- Mexico: $459K debut, ranked No. 5 behind ‘Scream 7’
Upcoming releases in France, Brazil, and Spain are set for the coming weeks, potentially boosting ‘Reminders of Him’ further.
‘Scream 7’ Breaks Franchise Records
Paramount’s ‘Scream 7’ has made headlines by surpassing the $100 million mark in North America this past Friday. It now ranks as the highest-grossing installment in the franchise with a total of $176.9 million, overtaking the original film’s record. This weekend, it generated $17.7 million, marking a 41% decline from the previous week.
- Notable domestic performances: $8.3 million this weekend
- France: $1.3 million in its third frame
- Mexico: $953K, marking notable declines in viewership
Overall, the cinema landscape remains vibrant with strong contenders like ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Reminders of Him,’ and ‘Scream 7’ leading box office reports.
