Twentieth Century Fox International's Valkyrie is the new international number one after making its debut in 13 markets. Grossing $12.8m from 2,089 screens over the January 23-25 weekend, the film opened at number one in Germany ($3.6m from 689 screens), Australia ($1.3m from 232) and the Netherlands ($900,000 from 96).
Directed by Bryan Singer and starring Tom Cruise, Valkyrie will open in an additional 10 European territories, including France, Russia, Italy and Spain, this week, with further releases through February.
Slumdog Millionaire responded to international awards success with a 40% increase on the previous week. In the UK, Danny Boyle's romantic drama was up 7% at the weekend, grossing $3.8m from 379 screens for a $10,000 screen average. Valkyrie opened in second place behind Slumdog, which also made its bow in India grossing $1.9m from 351 screens. It was kept off the top spot by Raaz: The Mystery Continues. In its eighth week on international release, Slumdog grossed $9.7m from 1,103 screens, bringing its total to date to $30.1m.
A Russian title, The Very Best Film 2, was the highest non-US new entry in Screen's international chart after taking $9.3m from four markets. It took $8.4m from 948 screens in its home territory.
Paramount Pictures International's Oscar-contender Revolutionary Road was one of the biggest climbers, with a 350% rise in three-day revenues, opening in a further 11 markets including France, Japan and Spain. It grossed $8.6m from 1,710 screens for an average of $5,000. The film reaches another 15 territories this weekend.
Warner Bros' Gran Torino, directed by Clint Eastwood, began its international run in Australia where, with previews, it took $1.4m from 149 screens, the biggest ever launch for the director in the territory. The film expands internationally in February and March.
Analysis: International box-office Weekend January 23-25 | ||||||
(Last | 3-day | |||||
week) | Film (origin) | gross $ | Scrs | Cume $ | Terr | |
1 | New | Valkyrie (US-Ger) | $12,845,984 | 2,089 | $14,162,318 | 13 |
2 | (1) | Seven Pounds (US) | $12,637,899 | 3,316 | $60,174,967 | 24 |
3 | (3) | Yes Man (US) | $10,935,242 | 3,244 | $85,468,547 | 52 |
4 | (2) | Twilight (US) | $10,126,787 | 2,915 | $160,286,246 | 45 |
5 | (8) | Slumdog Millionaire (UK) | $9,715,840 | 1,103 | $30,124,673 | 11 |
6 | New | The Very Best Film 2 (Rus) | $9,290,188 | 1,072 | $9,290,188 | 4 |
7 | (24) | Revolutionary Road (US) | $8,602,823 | 1,710 | $11,808,837 | 19 |
8 | (5) | Red Cliff Part II (Ch) | $7,665,730 | 1,691 | $42,222,998 | 6 |
9 | New | Italians (It) | $7,101,399 | 611 | $7,101,399 | 1 |
10 | (4) | Australia (Aus-US) | $6,695,691 | 3596 | $130,348,888 | 32 |
11 | (12) | Bolt (US) | $6,299,523 | 2523 | $91,350,823 | 32 |
12 | (13) | The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button (US) | $6,159,511 | 1,336 | $22,487,674 | 16 |
13 | (6) | Madagascar: Escape To Africa 2 (US) | $5,284,346 | 4,310 | $388,981,754 | 39 |
14 | New | Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans (US) | $4,899,270 | 808 | $4,899,270 | 22 |
15 | (9) | Bride Wars (US) | $4,468,227 | 1,322 | $17,392,963 | 23 |
16 | (10) | Bedtime Stories (US) | $4,181,333 | 2668 | $74,540,580 | 24 |
17 | (11) | Transporter 3 (US-Fr) | $3,678,826 | 1,271 | $54,623,976 | 20 |
18 | (65) | Quantum Of Solace (US-UK) | $3,626,684 | 578 | $391,668,507 | 19 |
19 | New | Raaz: The Mystery Continues (Ind) | $3,489,405 | 997 | $3,489,405 | 11 |
20 | (25) | Changeling (US) | $3,094,235 | 1,368 | $47,038,094 | 39 |
21 | (14) | Beverly Hills Chihuahua (US) | $2,820,601 | 903 | $32,269,578 | 8 |
22 | New | Silver Medalist (Ch) | $2,623,500 | 825 | $2,623,500 | 1 |
23 | (16) | Defiance (US) | $2,506,705 | 1,111 | $11,965,017 | 9 |
24 | (7) | Chandni Chowk To China (Ind) | $2,493,684 | 1,134 | $11,746,142 | 19 |
25 | (19) | Pandemic (Jap) | $2,485,209 | 324 | $8,759,404 | 1 |
26 | (15) | De L'Autre Cote Du Lit (Fr) | $2,459,198 | 616 | $11,813,447 | 3 |
27 | (20) | Journey To The Center Of The Earth (US) | $2,421,548 | 346 | $132,224,958 | 4 |
28 | (52) | Hotel For Dogs (US) | $2,233,184 | 734 | $3,747,468 | 7 |
29 | New | Envoyes Tres Speciaux (Fr) | $2,161,240 | 514 | $2,161,240 | 3 |
30 | (21) | Marley & Me (US) | $2,117,647 | 1,146 | $16,533,371 | 16 |
31 | (17) | Role Models (US) | $2,068,576 | 559 | $11,824,471 | 8 |
32 | (67) | Milk (US) | $1,911,791 | 514 | $3,212,069 | 8 |
33 | (27) | My Bloody Valentine 3D (US) | $1,754,225 | 199 | $4,990,661 | 2 |
34 | (40) | Vicky Cristina Barcelona (US-Sp) | $1,714,443 | 869 | $62,717,200 | 23 |
35 | (32) | The Unborn (US) | $1,602,330 | 562 | $4,027,654 | 5 |
36 | (26) | Che: Part One (US-Sp-Fr) | $1,553,963 | 784 | $23,000,010 | 6 |
37 | (22) | The Day The Earth Stood Still (US) | $1,461,652 | 983 | $148,955,627 | 6 |
38 | (18) | Saw V (US) | $1,435,921 | 516 | $55,041,545 | 10 |
39 | (30) | If I Were You 2 (Bra) | $1,329,088 | 306 | $13,164,694 | 1 |
40 | New | Gran Torino (US) | $1,257,376 | 174 | $1,434,551 | 2 |
* Re-entry (c) Screen International, compiled by Leonard Klady |
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