Tag: F9

  • ‘F9’ Is Cannes Film Festival’s Mystery Blockbuster (Exclusive)

    ‘F9’ Is Cannes Film Festival’s Mystery Blockbuster (Exclusive)

    “F9,” the latest installment of Universal’s action-packed “Fast & Furious” franchise, is the teased “planetary blockbuster” heading to the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has learned.Starring Vin Diesel, John Cena and Michelle Rodriguez, the highly anticipated movie is already a major international B.O. milestone, having grossed over $250 million worldwide, including $203 million in China (as…

  • Hollywood Trio Lift Korea Box Office to Biggest Weekend of 2021

    Hollywood Trio Lift Korea Box Office to Biggest Weekend of 2021

    South Korea enjoyed its biggest weekend box office of 2021 propelled, unusually, by a trio of Hollywood titles. “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” topped the chart with a $2.68 million haul, ahead of “Cruella” and “F9.”Aggregate national box office for the three days from Friday to Sunday was $7.12 million, according to…

  • Box Office: ‘F9’ Zooms Past $250 Million Internationally

    Box Office: ‘F9’ Zooms Past $250 Million Internationally

    “F9,” the latest installment in Universal’s high octane franchise, has crossed a major box office milestone internationally.The film, starring Vin Diesel, John Cena and Michelle Rodriguez, surpassed the $250 million mark overseas, including a huge $203 million in China.Of course, “F9” carries a massive production budget and will require outsized global ticket sales to turn…

  • China Box Office: ‘F9’ Stays Ahead With Slower Second Lap, Outpaces ‘Quiet Place’

    China Box Office: ‘F9’ Stays Ahead With Slower Second Lap, Outpaces ‘Quiet Place’

    “F9” downshifted dramatically from a furious start in Chinese cinemas a week ago to a more pedestrian $20.5 million second weekend. But that was still good enough to take first place ahead of two significant foreign releases.The “Fast & Furious” franchise title lost 84% of its pace on its second lap, compared with a blistering…

  • Korea Box Office: ‘F9’ and ‘Cruella’ Power Second Weekend of Recovery

    Korea Box Office: ‘F9’ and ‘Cruella’ Power Second Weekend of Recovery

    ‘F9’ enjoyed a second weekend at the front of the South Korean box office. It was joined by ‘Cruella’ in keeping the nationwide gross total over $6 million for a second week.Action franchise movie, “F9” grossed $3.21 million between Friday and Sunday, according to data from the Korean Film Council’s Kobis tracking service. That was…

  • The Opening Weekend for ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Will Best Entire Box Office of ‘Tenet’

    The Opening Weekend for ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Will Best Entire Box Office of ‘Tenet’

    Those who placed bets on John Krasinski as the savior of movie theaters, collect your winnings. While you’re at it, tip your hat to Paramount. “A Quiet Place Part II,” similar to its predecessor directed by and starring Krasinski, finally was released more than 14 months after its original date. One of the earliest titles…

  • ‘F9’ Star John Cena Angers Fans in China for Calling Taiwan a Country, Despite Apology

    ‘F9’ Star John Cena Angers Fans in China for Calling Taiwan a Country, Despite Apology

    “F9” star John Cena apologized to Chinese fans Tuesday after calling Taiwan a country in a promotional interview, but many viewers in the world’s largest film market have deemed his beseeching appeal for forgiveness insufficient.Speaking with the Taiwanese news channel Tvbs earlier this month, the professional wrestler — who has been learning Chinese for over…

  • Et Tu, Universal? ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Goes Day-and-Date on Peacock

    Et Tu, Universal? ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Goes Day-and-Date on Peacock

    Even as “F9” opened as an international theatrical hit, Universal made its streaming priorities clear: “The Boss Baby: Family Business” will debut day-and-date July 2 in theaters and on Peacock while a theater-only release is set for the same day in the rest of the world.The original 2017 DreamWorks Animation release, “The Boss Baby,” grossed…

  • China Box Office: ‘F9’ Clocks up $137 Million in its Opening Lap

    China Box Office: ‘F9’ Clocks up $137 Million in its Opening Lap

    “F9” roared into the lead at the China box office, where the “Fast and Furious” franchise has repeatedly lapped faster than in North America.On its first weekend in China the film grossed $137 million, according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway.That gave it an 83% share of the China weekend box office, a market share…

  • Powerful ‘F9’ Debut Injects Horsepower Into Korean Box Office

    Powerful ‘F9’ Debut Injects Horsepower Into Korean Box Office

    South Korea claimed to have had the honor of being the first country in the world where “F9” revved into commercial release – the distinction can only have been a matter of hours, as Hong Kong cinemas followed later the same day, on May 19 – and it proved a smart choice. The franchise film…