Renée Zellweger’s return as Bridget Jones is proving to be a major box office hit overseas. Universal and Working Title’s latest installment, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, has surpassed the $100 million mark internationally, reaching $101.3M as of Wednesday.
Box Office Highlights
- The film is a Peacock exclusive in the U.S., but Universal is releasing it theatrically in international markets.
- It has grossed $94.8M in 75 Universal territories.
- Studiocanal’s French release has added $6.5M to the total.
- Japan and Korea releases are set for April 11 and April 16, respectively.
Record-Breaking Performance
- The film remains No. 1 in the UK & Ireland, where it has earned $47.6M, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Love Actually.
- It is now Working Title’s highest-grossing film post-pandemic and the 3rd highest-grossing romcom ever in the UK market.
- It has also achieved No. 1 openings in Australia, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Top 5 International Markets
- UK & Ireland – $47.6M
- Australia – $8M
- France – $6.5M
- Netherlands – $4.5M
- Poland – $4.5M
About the Film
Directed by Michael Morris, the movie stars Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall, alongside Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, James Callis, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, and Emma Thompson.
With stellar box office performance and upcoming releases in Asia, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy continues its global romcom reign.
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