The international film market has witnessed significant milestones this weekend, with director Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" making its mark across numerous territories. Expanding from its initial release in Korea to an additional 66 global markets, the movie garnered $24.5 million internationally. This brings its total international earnings to approximately $34.2 million, contributing to a worldwide total of $53.3 million. Meanwhile, China's animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" surpassed the $2 billion mark domestically, setting a new record for single-market box office performance. These achievements highlight the robust performance of both films in diverse markets.

Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17," which began its theatrical run in Korea last week, has now expanded globally. The film opened strongly in several key markets, including France, the UK, Germany, and Mexico. In France, it earned $2.9 million, placing second behind its home market Korea, where cumulative earnings have reached $14.6 million. The movie also secured top positions in 25 overseas markets, demonstrating its broad appeal. Notably, "Mickey 17" performed exceptionally well in Europe and Latin America, except for Norway. Additionally, IMAX screenings contributed significantly, with a global cumulative total of $6.3 million, accounting for nearly 12% of the film's worldwide earnings.

In contrast, "Ne Zha 2" has set unprecedented records in China, becoming the first film to cross the $2 billion threshold in a single market. Its domestic gross through Sunday is estimated at RMB 14.66 billion (approximately $2.028 billion). Including international earnings, the film's worldwide total stands at $2.059 billion. This achievement places "Ne Zha 2" sixth on the all-time global box office chart, surpassing "Avengers: Infinity War." The film continues to dominate presales in China, with ticketing app Maoyan predicting a final domestic gross of RMB 15 billion. Internationally, "Ne Zha 2" has been released in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other smaller markets, with further releases planned in the UK and Japan.

Other notable performances include Marvel/Disney's "Captain America: Brave New World," which added $9.2 million from 52 international markets, bringing its international total to $194.2 million and a worldwide total of $370.8 million after four weekends. Universal/Working Title's "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" continued its strong performance, earning another $7.9 million from 75 offshore markets, pushing its international total to $103.8 million. Lastly, Universal's "Wicked" debuted in Japan with $3.7 million, outperforming several previous hits like "Wonka" and "Barbie."

These impressive figures underscore the dynamic nature of the global film industry. Both "Mickey 17" and "Ne Zha 2" have demonstrated remarkable success, highlighting the growing influence of international cinema. The continued expansion and strong performance of these films across various markets indicate a promising future for global box office revenues. Furthermore, the Oscar-winning film "Anora" saw a significant boost in international play, reflecting the positive impact of critical acclaim on box office performance.