Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment's highly anticipated film, "Dune: Part Two," directed by Denis Villeneuve, has made an impressive start at the international box office. The much-awaited sequel began its overseas rollout on Wednesday, debuting in 13 markets and raking in $5.2 million for the day. It secured the top spot as the No. 1 Hollywood film in each of these markets.

Including previews, the film's offshore cumulative gross stands at $7.6 million through yesterday. On Thursday, "Dune: Part Two" expanded to 42 additional international markets, bringing the total count to 55.

In Germany, the film captured a 70% market share of the top 10 films, with a cumulative gross of $2.4 million, including previews. This performance is on par with "Oppenheimer" and surpasses the opening day grosses of "The Batman," "Dune" (2021), "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," and Villeneuve's "Blade Runner 2049."

Australia witnessed a similar success story, earning a cumulative gross of $1.3 million, including previews. The film garnered an 81% share of the top 10 films, outperforming "Oppenheimer," "Dune" (2021), "Mission: Impossible 7," and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."

In Mexico, "Dune: Part Two" secured the top spot with a gross of $696K on Thursday. Premium formats, such as IMAX and 4D, contributed strongly to the film's success, with IMAX accounting for 10% of the total daily box office.

Other notable market performances include Poland with a debut of $361K, surpassing the previews of "Barbie" and "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" released on a similar non-traditional Thursday. In Brazil, the film grossed $331K, making it Villeneuve's biggest opening day and surpassing the performance of "Dune" (2021) by 127%.

The top 5 markets so far, including France, Germany, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, and Italy, have contributed to the film's international success. France leads with a cumulative gross of $3.5 million, followed by Germany at $2.4 million and Korea at $2.1 million.

Further updates are expected as the film continues its widespread release. On Friday, "Dune: Part Two" is set to open in 16 additional markets, including Spain and the UK, bringing the total number of markets to 71 after the weekend.

"Dune: Part Two" showcases its strong global appeal, dominating the international box office with its mesmerizing sci-fi spectacle. Fans and critics alike have eagerly embraced the film, setting the stage for a successful international run.

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