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and New Line’s “The Curse of La Llorona” led the way at the international box office, summoning $30 million when it opened in 71 foreign markets.The supernatural thriller collected $26.5 million in North America for a global start of $56.5 million.
“La Llorona,” based on the Mexican folklore about the Weeping Woman, had the best showing in Mexico where it debuted with $5.3 million.
Other top territories include Colombia ($2.4 million), France ($2.1 million), and Spain ($1.7 million).In another win for Warner Bros.
and New Line, “Shazam!” crossed the $200 million overseas.
The DC superhero tentpole added another $22 million from 80 territories this weekend, bringing its global haul to $322.8 million.
“Shazam!” opened in Japan with $2 million.Disney’s live-action remake of “Dumbo” also hit a significant milestone, surpassing $300 million in ticket sales.
Director Tim Burton’s re-imagining of the classic cartoon brought in $13.7 million from 55 markets for an international bounty of $206.6 million.Elsewhere, Paramount Pictures
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