It’s not even out in the UK and Ireland until January 11th but LES MISERABLES has recorded a massive Box Office opening across the world, for the film backed by UK film company Working Title.
Based on Victor Hugo’s novel and the long-running, Award-winning musical extravaganza LES MISERABLES, it has grossed $39.6 million in the US to take the number two slot at the box office and $32.2 million internationally in its first three days of release to gross $71.6M worldwide since it opened on Wednesday (Dec 26).
The film ratched up huge advance ticket sales in the US where it opened number 1 Christmas Day on 2,808 theatres making it the second highest Christmas day opening in history behind 2009’s SHERLOCK HOLMES. ($24.6m).
Internationally, the film is playing in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Spain, ranking no.1 in Japan amongst Hollywood films where it is dominating the box office with a 50% marketshare and $9.5M to date.
Australia opened Wednesday with $1.9M setting the record as the biggest opening day ever for a musical in the territory (45% higher than previous record holder, Universal’s MAMMA MIA!). It was also the biggest opening day ever for a Russell Crowe film and a Working Title production. Its two day plus previews total is $4.5M to take the number 2 spot. Hungary opened Dec 27th with $38K placing it at Number 2.
The remaining international territories will release in 2013 including the UK and Ireland on Jan 11. Check out THN’s coverage with some lavish TV spots, that stunning extending first look and loads of pictures from London Premiere!
Review coming soon, it opens in the UK on January 11th.
Dan loves writing, film, music and photography. Originally from Devon, he did London for 4 years and now resides in Exeter. He also has a mild obsession with squirrels and cake. The latter being more of a hobby. Favourite movies include HIGH FIDELITY, ALMOST FAMOUS, ROXANNE, GOOD WILL HUNTING, JURASSIC PARK, too many Steve Martin films and Nolan's BATMAN universe. He can also be found on www.twitter.com/danbullock
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