Wonka box office: How much has it made?
Warner Bros.Wonka was one of the biggest movies over the festive period – so, how much as it made at the box office so far?
From the creators of Paddington, the story of Willy Wonka has now entered its prequel era, with the latest movie following how the chocolatier was able to create his infamous factory.
Starring the likes of Timothée Chalamet and Olivia Colman, the movie has already defied initial expectations, pulling in overwhelmingly positive reviews after its previews.
Following its international release and heading into the new year, how much has Wonka made at the box office? Here’s everything you need to know.
Wonka box office
Wonka has made nearly $395 million worldwide so far.
Wonka initially debuted in 37 markets, including Spain, Germany, Mexico, and Japan. The prequel’s $11.1 million start in the UK is the studio’s second-biggest opening of the year behind Barbie. However, its domestic release and strong word-of-mouth have seen its hail become more sizeable in recent weeks, also out-swimming its main competitor: Aquaman 2.
However, that doesn’t mean things have been plain sailing for Wonka in all territories. In China, the movie only pulled in $3.2 million, keeping on track with how well its fellow competitors have been performing in the country since the pandemic.
In our four-star review of the movie, we said: “Like any movie ever made, Wonka challenges us to hold two types of thought at once – not only is the film exceptionally delivering on changing the chocolatier’s story to one of unfiltered joy, but it also doesn’t go far enough in addressing stereotyping concerns and underhand humor.
“For kids who have routinely been traumatized by their parents making them watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory growing up (or by Johnny Depp’s rendition of the role altogether), Wonka is the ideal chance to repair, re-heal, and carry forward the magic.”
Wonka’s main theatrical competition has been Universal’s animated Migration, opening to $6.5 million from its first 18 markets. It also suffered in China, earning around $1 million.
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon has also continued to climb the box office ranks, earning $16.1 million from 64 markets. Its global total now stands at $170.8 million.
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