“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is already a hit in China, where it brought in $97.2 million on its opening weekend.
as the quippy web-slinger, would be vulnerable to so-called franchise fatigue. “Far From Home” is the third Marvel Studios-produced movie to hit theaters this year, following blockbusters “Captain Marvel” and “Avengers: Endgame.” It’s also the third “Spider-Man” film in as many years, including last year’s animated “And yet, “Far From Home,” which cost $160 million to produce before factoring in marketing costs, has much working in its favor.
The A24-released movie, about a couple whose idyllic rural retreat in Sweden goes horribly wrong, is expected to gross $8 million to $10 million in its five-day opening weekend. Aster’s previous feature, the well-received “Hereditary” starring Toni Collette, opened with $13.6 million in the U.S. and Canada last June and ended up collecting $79.3 million worldwide.
“Hereditary” is the highest-grossing picture for A24, which has developed a reputation for artistically made horror movies including “The Witch” and “It Comes at Night.” “Midsommar” has received largely positive reviews, drawing“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is already a hit in China, having topped the box office there with $97.2 million last weekend, according to consulting firm Artisan Gateway. The film made its international premiere last weekend before hitting U.S. theaters.
Second place in China went to Studio Ghibli’s release of “Spirited Away,” the beloved Japanese animated fantasy directed by Hayao Miyazaki. “Spirited Away” has earned $54.5 million in China in its first two weeks in release, topping “Toy Story 4,” which has made $24.2 million there, Artisan Gateway said.
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