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Best. Week. Ever. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” Flies Past $350 Million at the Domestic Box Office, Setting New Records for the Studio as It Continues to Celebrate Its 100th

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

And as of today, “Barbie” has grossed an astonishing $350 million in North America in just ten days—reaching that figure faster than any other release in the history of the Studio.

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  • And as of today, “Barbie” has grossed an astonishing $350 million in North America in just ten days—reaching that figure faster than any other release in the history of the Studio.
  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • Propelled into its second weekend on a wave of cultural excitement and sell-out shows, Greta Gerwig’s visionary take on the enduring Mattel icon crossed $350 million in domestic receipts on Sunday.
  • Aldo Ranks, Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, HAIM, The Kid LAROI, Khalid, PinkPantheress, GAYLE, Ava Max, FIFTY FIFTY and more.

“Barbie” Skates Past $500 Million Worldwide

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Friday, July 28, 2023

On the heels of its record-shattering opening weekend, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” has surpassed the half-billion dollar mark at the global box office, taking in a staggering worldwide total of $528.6 million, with $237.2 million coming in from domestic theaters and $291.4 million internationally, and still climbing.

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  • On the heels of its record-shattering opening weekend, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” has surpassed the half-billion dollar mark at the global box office, taking in a staggering worldwide total of $528.6 million, with $237.2 million coming in from domestic theaters and $291.4 million internationally, and still climbing.
  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, for Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • Aldo Ranks, Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, HAIM, The Kid LAROI, Khalid, PinkPantheress, GAYLE, Ava Max, FIFTY FIFTY and more.
  • “Barbie” is rated PG-13 by the MPA for suggestive references and brief language.

Record-Shattering $35 Million Debut for "Oppenheimer" Lifts IMAX to Top-Five Weekend All Time at Global Box Office

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Monday, July 24, 2023

NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) exploded to one of the Company's biggest weekends ever at the global box office on the strength of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer", delivering a massive $35 million debut on only 740 screens worldwide. The stunning figure represented IMAX's biggest share ever of a film's global opening weekend box office with 20% of total receipts. Shot with IMAX Film Cameras, Universal Pictures' "Oppenheimer" set several IMAX records at launch, including:

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  • The stunning figure represented IMAX's biggest share ever of a film's global opening weekend box office with 20% of total receipts.
  • In North America, "Oppenheimer" opened to $21.1 million — an IMAX-record 26.2% of the Domestic box office from only 411 screens.
  • Internationally, "Oppenheimer" opened to $13.9 million — 14.8% of the box office on only 329 screens.
  • "Oppenheimer" headlined a historic weekend for IMAX, with its global network scoring $46.4 million worldwide — the fourth best weekend box office ever for IMAX.

“Barbie” Dazzles the World in Record-Shattering Opening Bow

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, for Warner Bros. Pictures.

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  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, for Warner Bros. Pictures.
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  • Domestically, “Barbie” now holds the record for the largest opening weekend, pre-shows and single grossing day of 2023, as well as the largest opening for a female-directed film.
  • Aldo Ranks, Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, HAIM, The Kid LAROI, Khalid, PinkPantheress, GAYLE, Ava Max, FIFTY FIFTY and more.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune,” from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, Surpasses $300 Million at the Worldwide Box Office

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Dune, from visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, crosses the $300 million mark at the global box office today, with Monday's numbers in North America topping more than $71 million and more than $228 million from overseas, and counting.

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  • Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Dune, from visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, crosses the $300 million mark at the global box office today, with Monday's numbers in North America topping more than $71 million and more than $228 million from overseas, and counting.
  • Andrew Cripps, President, Warner Bros. Pictures International Distribution, stated, From our first international opening in September, we could see that Dune was both a critical and crowd pleaser.
  • Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Dune, the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herberts seminal bestseller of the same name.
  • Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, a Film by Denis Villeneuve, Dune.

'SHOW ME THE FATHER' Makes History With Rare A+ CinemaScore During Opening Weekend

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Monday, September 13, 2021

On average, only two films a year earn an A+ CinemaScore, which makes this feat all the more impressive.

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  • On average, only two films a year earn an A+ CinemaScore, which makes this feat all the more impressive.
  • Alex Kendrick is only the second director in history to receive three A+ CinemaScore ratings, alongside Rob Reiner.
  • "SHOW ME THE FATHERhas been moving people in a powerful way," said Rich Peluso, EVP/Head of AFFIRM Films.
  • The Kendrick Brothers' body of work has been credited with helping create the subcategory known as faith-based films.

“PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE” Proves Its Pedigree With Fans

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

On top of its record-breaking streaming debut, PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE had a strong theatrical opening, earning $13.2 million in domestic box office on its opening weekend.

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  • On top of its record-breaking streaming debut, PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE had a strong theatrical opening, earning $13.2 million in domestic box office on its opening weekend.
  • PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE is a massive consumer products success across key markets and retailers.
  • Products timed to PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE helped drive double-digit PAW PATROL growth across major key retailers, driven by toy categories, with notable success from items featuring the newly introduced character Liberty.
  • Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City!

"OVERCOMER" Delivers With Rare A+ CinemaScore And Estimated Third Place Box Office Standing

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

The PG-rated faith film also earned a rare "A+" CinemaScore awarded by moviegoers in exit polling, making Alex Kendrick the second director in history to receive three A+ CinemaScore ratings.

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  • The PG-rated faith film also earned a rare "A+" CinemaScore awarded by moviegoers in exit polling, making Alex Kendrick the second director in history to receive three A+ CinemaScore ratings.
  • On average,two films a year earn the coveted A+ CinemaScore, which makes this feat all the more impressive.
  • "OVERCOMER has been an audience favorite from the beginning, even in our test screenings," said Rich Peluso, EVP/Head of AFFIRM Films.
  • Uncertainty swirls as hundreds of families depart, leaving John fearful for the future of his family and his team.