Probably, Kung Fu Panda 4 It won’t go down in history as the best entry in the franchise it’s a part of. In fact, it received the worst possible review from critics and received a disappointing 70% positive review on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. However, it boasts an achievement that not only makes it one of the most successful films of the year, but is also capable of amazing achievements. Namely: to surpass the box office Dune: part 2, considered one of the greatest triumphs of science fiction cinema of the decade. This is the first weekend.
As interesting as it may sound, the newest installment in the DreamWorks saga has achieved what seemed impossible. The film, which tells the adventures of a giant panda with the voice of Jack Black, who is now looking for an apprentice, managed to dethrone Denis Villeneuve’s film. The latter is considered a work of art of the genre. But, although it surprised both critics and the public, with the premiere of the fourth part of the anime, it lost its high honor. Kung Fu Panda 4 grossed $58 million in its first weekend in theaters. This is only in North America. This makes the premiere the second most important installment in the franchise, behind only the first film.
Added to Friday’s impressive figure is 22 million people worldwide. This brought the film’s revenue to $80.5 million. A debut strong enough to surpass Dune: Part 2, which grossed $46 million in its second weekend in theaters. So the film, which tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), had to settle for the second film. place among the most watched films on Saturday and Sunday in cinemas.
Kung Fu Panda 4 is a success not only at home
But the DreamWorks film’s staggering box office performance wasn’t just limited to the United States. In accordance with deadlineThe production was also a success in Spain, where it grossed $3 million. In Asia, where the franchise is especially popular, Kung Fu Panda 4 became the most watched film in several countries simultaneously. From this it is clear that the impact of his theme is due to his worldwide triumph.
In Malaysia, the film grossed $2.36 million. A mark the company surpassed in Indonesia, a country where it collected $2.1 million. On the other hand, it won in Vietnam with 1.94 million. Another market where the film dominated the weekend was Poland with sales of $1.6 million.
Good news for the franchise
This is a curious and unexpected milestone. In statements to Entertainment WeeklyJack Black admitted that he did not expect the film to be as successful as the previous ones. Moreover, this is the final story, which largely depends on the public’s loyalty to the franchise. So, the translator, who has been in charge of production since 2008, I figured it would probably be a fond farewell to the giant panda who voices her.
But the film was not only a success. It also shows that the saga is in great shape and that, judging by the extra scene, We still have a lot to tell about the Dragon Warrior and his future adventures.
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