'Disclosure Day' Invades Globe With $94M WW Opening
Deadline • • general
Key Points:
- Universal and Amblin’s Steven Spielberg sci-fi film Disclosure Day has surpassed expectations with a global opening of $93.9M, well above the initial $65M forecast.
- The movie earned $44M domestically in North America and $49.9M internationally, debuting at No. 1 in most markets except Germany where it placed second.
- Key international markets showed strong performances: UK & Ireland at $3.8M, France $1.5M, Mexico $1.6M, Australia $2.1M, Spain $0.8M, Brazil $1.5M, Italy nearly $1M, and Hong Kong $0.5M across their initial three days.
- IMAX and premium large format (PLF) screenings contributed significantly to ticket sales, with IMAX accounting for notable percentages of revenue in several territories, indicating strong audience interest in the premium viewing experience.
- The film’s opening weekend is outperforming or matching comparable sci-fi titles such as Ready Player One, Arrival, Tenet, and Project Hail Mary across multiple international markets.