Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagastormed into 75 overseas markets this weekend, debuting on 20,998 screens. Despite the wide release, the film amassed a modest $33.3 million internationally, which was enough to make it the #1 film both internationally and globally, witha total of $58 million. With an estimated 4.8 million admissions internationally, the movie managed to capture significant attention, but it fell short of creating the blockbuster impact expected from theMad Maxfranchise. IMAX contributed significantly to the film’s earnings, launching to$9.5 million globallythrough Sunday. Of this, $4.7 million came from 400 international IMAX screens.
The film demonstrated strong indexing in several key markets, with Hong Kong’s 5 IMAX screens accounting for an epic 27% of the nationwide total. Taiwan followed with 22% from 11 screens, the UK and Ireland at 21% from 54 screens, Korea capturing 17% from 24 screens, and Chile achieving an impressive 17% from just 2 screens. Premium formats accounted for approximately 52% of the weekend’s business, with strong results from IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and other premium large formats.
Asia sawFuriosadelivering the biggest opening weekend of theMad Maxfranchise and fordirectorGeorge Millerin Hong Kong, India, and Taiwan. Latin America embraced the film enthusiastically, ranking it #1 in the region and outperformingJohn Wick: Chapter 2by 83%,Duneby 35%, andBlade Runner 2049by 12%, all adjusted for current exchange rates. Europe faced a different challenge as hot, sunny weather kept audiences outside rather than in theaters. Nevertheless,Furiosamanaged to perform 4% higher thanEdge of Tomorrowin like-for-like markets when adjusted for exchange rates.
The film’s journey is not over, with three major markets yet to open: Greece on May 30, Japan on May 31, and China on June 7. Despite the mixed financial performance, the film has been well-received critically, boasting an 89% “Certified Fresh” rating onRotten Tomatoesand a 91% audience score. CinemaScore reported a B+ rating, with 42% of the audience giving the film an A- grade, particularly resonating with viewers aged 25-34.
A prequel toMad Max: Fury Road, the film starsAnya Taylor-Joyas the young Furiosa (previouslyCharlize Theron), who is kidnapped from her home in the Green Place of Many Mothers and thrust into the harsh wasteland ruled by brutal warlords. The film chronicles her survival amidst the war for dominance between the Warlord Dementus and Immortan Joe.Chris Hemsworthtakes on the role of Dementus, a charismatic yet violent leader of the Biker Horde whileTom Burkeplays Praetorian Jack, commander of the Citadel’s first War Rig.Nathan JonesandAngus Sampsonreprise their roles fromMad Max: Fury Roadas Rictus Erectus and The Organic Mechanic, respectively.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and team-up with Mad Max.
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