Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaUniversal’s “Jurassic World Dominion” continues to cast a shadow over the worldwide box office.The film opens in 57 new markets this weekend, including China, where it’s grossed $15.3 million.
The international haul for the sequel stands at a healthy $95.1 million.China, which has not been that receptive to Hollywood films, was a bright spot. “Dominion’s” strong start is only slightly below the opening day for “Jurassic World.” It was the biggest opening for an imported title in 2022, and the third best showing since the beginning of the pandemic, falling just behind the launches of “Fast 9” and “Godzilla vs.
Kong.”In terms of other markets, “Dominion” opened to $1.9 million in France on Wednesday, picked up $1.3 million in its first day in Australia, grossed $2.2 million in its first two days of release in Germany and debuted to $952,000 in Spain.
The film is also playing in such major markets as Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore. “Jurassic World Dominion” has been pilloried by critics, but audiences don’t seem to care.
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