‘Narnia’ sequel retains lead at foreign box office

‘Narnia’ sequel retains lead at foreign box office





As snowstorms raged across Europe, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” led the mushy foreign box office for a second weekend.

The 3D film earned $29.9 million from 61 territories, raising its total to $124.4 million, nearly triple the North American haul.

New North American champ “Tron: Legacy” drew $23 million from chart-topping bows in each of its 26 markets. It ranked No 3, just behind “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” with $24.3 million from 62 markets. The boy wizard’s foreign total stands at $558.6 million.

About two-thirds of the overall “Tron” gross came from five markets: Japan ($4.7 million), Australia ($3.4 million), UK ($3.2 million), Brazil and Spain ($1.9 million each).

“Megamind” was No 4 with $15 million from 50 markets — 18 of them new this weekend. Its foreign total rose to $87 million. Top new markets included Mexico ($2.7 million, No 1), snow-bound France ($2.2 million, No 6) and Italy ($1.5 million, No 5)..

“Tangled” followed at No 5 with $14 million in its fourth round overseas in 17 territories. The foreign total rose to $97.8 million.

Notable newcomers also included the musical drama “Burlesque,” with $2.4 million from nine markets.

Other international totals to date included: “The Social Network,” $100.5 million, “Unstoppable,” $56.9 million, “Jackass 3D,” $53 million, “The Tourist,” $22.3 million, and “The Next Three Days,” $10.5 million. reuters


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