Universal’s “Last Christmas,” a romantic comedy starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, surpassed $100 million in global ticket sales.
The milestone is a win for original fare, one that is especially impressive considering the movie was skewered by critics for its wacky twist ending.After six weeks in theaters, “Last Christmas” has earned $34.4 million in North America, as well as $66.5 million from 64 foreign markets at the international box office.
The film carries a $25 million price tag, meaning it should bring back a tidy sum for the studio.
“Last Christmas” debuted in early November to $11.4 million and slowly chugged along at the domestic box office, staying in the top 10 for five consecutive weeks.Directed by Paul Feig, “Last Christmas” is inspired by the George Michael song and follows a down-on-her-luck woman (Clarke) whose fate starts to change when she meets a mysterious man (Golding).
The cast also includes Emma Thompson (who
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