Warner Bros.
reported that Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” grossed around $53 million in 41 territories outside the U.S., including Canada.
Initial reporting largely reflects a five-day take, with most screenings starting on August 26.
It’s a good start; initial lowball expectations were around $40 million.In a statement, Warner Bros.
Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich took pains to represent the “Tenet” success (“an event worthy motion picture that demands to be seen on the big screen”) as a testament to theatrical viability.
“Thank you to our exhibition partners for their tireless efforts in reopening their cinemas in a safe and socially-distanced way,” he said.
“Given the unprecedented circumstances of this global release we know we’re running a marathon, not a sprint, and look forward to long playability for this film globally for many weeks to come.”Advance U.S.
screenings of the film begin August 31, with the full opening September 3.
Expecting
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