Fantastic Beasts 3 Intl Box Office is Lower Than Crimes Of Grindelwald
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has begun rolling out in theaters internationally, and its debut is far lower than that of the previous film. Set to arrive in U.S. theaters next weekend, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the third installment in Warner Bros.' Harry Potter prequel franchise. The new movie, directed by David Yates, finds magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) leading a ragtag team as they embark on a new mission for Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law). Their goal: To stop dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) from attaining more power over the Wizarding World.
Fantastic Beasts 3 is arriving at a pivotal moment for the franchise. Though Harry Potter was an undisputed box office sensation over the course of its run, Fantastic Beasts has struggled to resonate with audiences. The last installment, 2018's The Crimes of Grindelwald, earned the worst reviews of any Wizarding World movie, and its $651.3 million worldwide total was a new low for the franchise. So far, Fantastic Beast3 has earned better reviews than its predecessor, but its early box office projections still haven't been incredibly positive.
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Now the international rollout has begun. Per Variety, Fantastic Beasts 3 has earned $58 million from 22 overseas markets. This is much, much lower than The Crimes of Grindelwald's international debut, which was $191 million. However, it's important to note that the 2018 film actually opened in 79 markets; Fantastic Beasts 3 will add 44 new areas next weekend, so there could be higher figures ahead. This weekend, The Secrets of Dumbledore's best debut came from China, where it opened to $10
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