As the excitement builds in Las Vegas for the upcoming CinemaCon, Hollywood is witnessing a diverse range of performances at the international box office this weekend. Notably, Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, A Working Man, made a significant impact with a global debut of $30.2 million, which includes $15 million from various overseas markets. Meanwhile, Disney's Snow White experienced a notable decline, with a 48% drop in its offshore earnings during its second weekend.
In a positive development for the industry, Gower Street Analytics has revised its global box office forecast for 2025, now projecting a total of $34.1 billion. This optimistic revision is primarily attributed to the impressive performance of the Chinese blockbuster, Ne Zha 2. As CinemaCon approaches, there’s a wealth of upcoming films and announcements that promise to keep audiences engaged and entertained.
This weekend, Disney’s Snow White emerged as the top studio film, generating $22.1 million from 51 international markets. This brings its total international earnings to $76.3 million and its global box office to $143.1 million. The film has secured the number one position in several countries, including Australia, Italy, Spain, the UK, Brazil, and Mexico. The top-performing markets to date include the UK ($8.7 million), Mexico ($6.9 million), Italy ($6.6 million), France ($5.5 million), and Brazil ($4.5 million).
A Working Man, released by Amazon MGM Studios, debuted in 41 international markets through Warner Bros. and an additional 22 markets under Black Bear’s distribution. The film's combined international debut reached $15 million, with $8.8 million coming from Warner Bros. markets. In China, where Jason Statham is particularly popular, the movie performed well, earning $2.9 million, aligning closely with other big titles like Gladiator II and John Wick: Chapter 4.
Among the top-performing territories for Warner Bros., Germany stood out with a number one opening of $1.4 million, surpassing several comparable films, including Wrath of Man (up by 107%). Australia also contributed with a $1.1 million opening, which matched the performance of The Beekeeper. Mexico mirrored this success with a similar $1.1 million debut, while the UK brought in $867,000.
Warner Bros. is set to release A Working Man in Italy on April 10, with additional international releases planned, including Saudi Arabia (March 31), Vietnam (April 4), the Philippines (April 9), and Japan (January 2, 2026). It’s worth noting that Statham’s previous collaboration with David Ayer and Amazon MGM Studios, The Beekeeper, proved to be a strong performer, achieving nearly $163 million in global box office sales.
In other international news, the Malayalam-language action thriller, L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, opened to an estimated $20 million worldwide. Early reports suggest that this film is set to gain further clarity in its box office performance as the data consolidates. Notably, it earned $1.1 million from 87 IMAX screens across 14 markets, achieving the highest opening for an Indian film in the UK & Ireland and marking the highest-grossing IMAX launch weekend of 2025 in the Middle East.
In ongoing performances, Ne Zha 2 has topped RMB 15 billion in China and has garnered over $50 million from international markets, with $11.3 million coming from Warner Bros.-distributed regions. The film's total estimated global earnings have now reached an impressive $2.15 billion, making it the second-highest-grossing film for IMAX at the international box office, only behind Avatar: The Way of Water. The film is set to open in Japan this coming Friday.
As the week unfolds, anticipation is building for the global release of A Minecraft Movie by Warner Bros. and Legendary. With CinemaCon showcasing the latest trends and releases, the film industry is poised for an exciting season ahead.
