Box Office Update: Huge first weekend for DH Part 1

The estimated figures for Deathly Hallows Part 1's US and Worldwide opening weekend have been released.

The film grossed $125.1 million in its 3 day first weekend in America, which is the sixth highest of all time. This smashed the previous Harry Potter record set by Goblet of Fire, which made $102.7 million. It was also the 2nd highest grossing November opening weekend ever. The first day in the US brought $61.2 million, the 5th highest of all time. This included $24million from midnight releases, which was another series best, and 3rd best for any film.

Internationally, Deathly Hallows had a record-breaking release. In the UK it broke the record for all-time biggest opening day and all-time biggest opening weekend. And it broke the weekend records in Australia and Russia as well. Outside of America, the total opening was the highest ever for a non-summer release.

The film also enjoyed a record-breaking opening in IMAX, earning $12.4 million in 239 locations in North America and $4.2 million on 101 screens internationally, bringing the global IMAX take to $16.6 million from 340 screens.

That all brings the worldwide total so far for Deathly Hallows Part 1 to $330 million.

Warner Brothers' Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, said “This is truly a motion picture phenomenon, and it is just the beginning for the penultimate release of the franchise. Based on the response to the film, we anticipate its success to carry on throughout the holiday season and beyond. It demonstrates once again the enduring power and popularity of Harry Potter.”

And Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, said “We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response of international audiences. It’s a testament to the extraordinary vision of J.K. Rowling; the talents of the filmmakers, cast and everyone involved in the production; and to the hard work of our distribution and marketing teams around the world.”

We'll continue to update you on the box office progress of Deathly Hallows Part 1, as I'm sure there will be several more broken records to tell you about.


Posted on 22 Nov 2010 by Tom
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