It’s been revealed that The Batman is about to cross $600 million at the box office worldwide despite underperforming in China.
This news was revealed by Deadline who noted that the film made $49.1 million overseas this week, which was down 46% versus last session.
This has brought the international box office takings for Matt Reeves’ Batman picture to $298 million.
The movie’s total box office takings now stand at $598.1 million, which is very impressive.
Deadline adds that it looks like The Batman is going to cross ultimate worldwide total north of $750 million, but I think it might cross the $800 million mark.
China doesn’t care much for The Batman
Credit: Warner Bros Pictures
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Interestingly enough, it’s looking like the movie isn’t going to get a big bump from the Chinese market.
The Batman did open at the number one spot in China with an estimated RMB 76.7M ($12.1M).
Funnily enough, this is the best opening in China for a Hollywood movie in 2022.
The thing is it’s still not a number that will excite Warner Bros. Pictures.
The Batman’s China box office isn’t great
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This all comes after there’s been a big spike in COVID-19 cases in China, which could have something to do with The Batman underperforming slightly in the country.
About 43% of cinemas in China are now temporarily closed, including in Shanghai and Shenzhen, which are among the top areas for imported films.
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