'Dune: Part Two' is off to a promising start at the foreign box office. The film opened to $5.2 million on Wednesday from its first 13 markets. Including previews, the running foreign tally is $7.6 million. 'Dune: Part Two' opens everywhere in North America on Friday following Thursday evening previews. Tracking suggests it could sport a global opening of $150 million to $175 million, although Warner Bros. is being more cautious and suggesting closer to $140 million.
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00:00 "What we do, we do for the benefit of all."
00:02 "Well, I'd very much like to be equal to you."
00:06 "Maybe I'll show you the way."
00:08 Dune Part 2, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, is off to a promising start at the foreign box office.
00:14 The film opened to $5.2 million on Wednesday from its first 13 markets.
00:18 Including previews, the running foreign tally is $7.6 million.
00:22 Dune Part 2 opens everywhere in North America on Friday, following Thursday evening previews.
00:27 Tracking suggests it could sport a global opening of $150 to $175 million.
00:32 Although Warner Brothers is being more cautious and suggesting closer to $140 million.
00:37 "There is a narrow way through."
00:39 Overseas, tracking and advanced ticket sales suggest the tentpole could start off with $85 million.
00:46 It's worth noting that doesn't include several key markets, including China,
00:49 where the tentpole doesn't open until the following weekend.
00:52 The film has been receiving stellar reviews.
00:54 Its current critics score on Rotten Tomatoes is 95%.
00:57 Compared to 83% for the first Dune film starring Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya,
01:02 among others, that was released in 2021.
01:04 This time around, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh are among the newcomers joining the series.
01:08 Butler told The Hollywood Reporter this about being part of the cast at the movie's New York premiere.
01:13 "It's awesome. I mean, Timmy, he's a good friend now. I love him. I'm so proud of him.
01:20 Like, he works so hard. And to see a young guy who's working really hard and cares a lot,
01:26 and it's grounded, you know, it's really nice to be around."
01:31 For much more on Dune Part 2 and the latest box office news and numbers, head to THR.com.
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