MUMBAI: Universal’s movie ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ is close to the $150 million mark. This is the sequel to ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ and made over $100 million from outside the US despite bad reviews from critics.
Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of 12 February, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. In the US, ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ came out on top.
Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian commented, “Universal’s ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ felt the love from global audiences as it earned an impressive $146.9 million worldwide, with over $100 million generated in 57 international territories. That franchise film was followed by another piece of branded entertainment with fellow newcomer ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ from Warner Bros. constructing a solid $92.6 million 61 territory second place worldwide debut.”
The top 12 worldwide weekend box office estimates, listed in descending order, per data collected as of 12 February, are below.
1. Fifty Shades Darker – Universal – $146.9 Million
2. The Lego Batman Movie – Warner Bros. – $92.6 Million
3. xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage – Paramount Pictures – $70.8 Million
4. John Wick: Chapter Two – Lionsgate – $40.6 Million
5. Split – Universal – $17.8 Million
6. La La Land – Lionsgate – $16.5 Million
7. Kung Fu Yoga – Multiple – $16 Million
8. Rings – Paramount Pictures – $15.4 Million
9. Cook Up a Storm – Multiple – $12.1 Million
10. Duckweed – Multiple – $11.9 Million
11. Jolly LLB 2 – Multiple – $11.2 Million
12. Hidden Figures – 20th Century Fox – $10.7 Million
The top 12 domestic weekend box office estimates, listed in descending order, per data collected as of 12 February, are below:
1. The Lego Batman Movie – Warner Bros. – $55.6 Million
2. Fifty Shades Darker – Universal – $46.8 Million
3. John Wick: Chapter Two – Lionsgate – $30 Million
4. Split – Universal – $9.3 Million
5. Hidden Figures – 20th Century Fox – $8 Million
6. Dog’s Purpose, A – Universal – $7.4 Million
7. Rings – Paramount – $5.8 Million
8. La La Land – Lionsgate – $5 Million
9. Lion – The Weinstein Company – $4.1 Million
10. Space Between Us, The – STX Entertainment – $1.8 Million
11. Sing – Universal – $1.6 Million
12. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Disney – $1.5 Million