‘Frozen 2’ scores record bows in Russia, Italy as global box office climbs to $739m

Knives Out impresses in China, delivers $70m worldwide bow.After last weekend’s record $358m global debut, Disney’s Frozen 2 retained its worldwide box office crown in style thanks to an estimated $249m that propelled the running total to $738.6m after 12 days.Lionsgate’s murder mystery Knives Out debuted strongly on $70m worldwide, earning $13.5m in China.Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures InternationalFired up by muscular holds and robust debuts in Russia, Italy, and Australia, Frozen 2 generated $163.8m from international markets to climb to $451m, putting the half-billion target within reach by next weekend.The tentpole remains number one

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