The highly anticipated Dune sequel featuring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya has taken the global box office by storm, surpassing pre-release projections and exceeding expectations during its extended opening weekend. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film has garnered extraordinary reception, fueling excitement and anticipation for its theatrical run.
Dune 2 Achievements:
- Surpassed worldwide projection of $180 million for opening weekend.
- Accumulated an impressive $100 million in the overseas market during its extended opening weekend of 5 days across 71 circuits.
- Outperformed Oppenheimer’s total of $98 million for the same period.
- Raked in $82.5 million at the North American box office during the opening weekend.
- Total worldwide box office collection reached $182.5 million after the weekend, surpassing the $200 million milestone within its first Monday run.
Upcoming Market Potential:
- Anticipation builds for the film’s release in China on 8th March and Japan on 15th March, which are yet to join the global box office success.
Note: Box office figures are estimates and subject to variations from different sources.
