Aside from the epic domestic opening weekend of “The Jungle Book,” the classic tale retold by Disney has garnered $187.4 million internationally, bringing in $291 million worldwide to date. That more than makes back the film’s $175 million production budget.
Directed by Jon Favreau, “The Jungle Book” opened in some global markets a week ahead of its main global release dates of April 15, and made $136.1 million overseas this weekend alone. China was the biggest piece of that pie, with $50.3 million, followed by $20.1 million in India. And the film is holding strong in many Latin American markets in its second weekend, with a zero percent drop in ticket sales in Chile, for example.
The film’s cutting edge CGI made it one to watch on souped-up big screens. IMAX theaters around the globe took in $20.4 million for “Jungle Book” this weekend, while 3D screens accounted for roughly 63 percent of of the film’s $136.1 million amassed overseas. According to RealD, 98 percent of China’s viewing audience watched the film in 3D; Germany was 83 percent; Brazil counted 73 percent; Russia 60 percent; Mexico 47 percent; and UK & Ireland 39 percent.
In Europe, “Jungle Book” out performed “Maleficent” by 34 percent in its opening weekend, and 82 percent stronger than “Cinderella.” It garnered the third largest debut of the year in the U.K. with #13.7 million — 46 percent ahead of “Maleficent.” It was also the third largest opening in France with $7.7 million, also earning $14.2 million in Russia and $7.9 million in Australia.