Title: Female-Driven Film "It Ends With Us" Surges with Impressive $80M Global Opening

In a refreshing turn of events at the box office, the female-driven film "It Ends With Us" has made a significant impact, grossing an impressive $80 million in its global opening. Produced by Sony and Wayfarer Studios, this adaptation of the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover has surpassed expectations and continues to gain momentum worldwide.

With $30 million generated from the international box office alone, "It Ends With Us" still has several key markets yet to contribute. Anticipation is high for releases in France, Germany, Colombia, Thailand, Indonesia, Italy, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, and Japan, with audiences eagerly awaiting their chance to experience this compelling story.

The film has already made its mark, ranking in the top two spots in 32 markets, while claiming the number one position in 12 of them. Its success can be attributed to strong word-of-mouth and enthusiastic reception from audiences.

Breaking down the numbers, "It Ends With Us" accumulated $13.5 million across Europe, with the United Kingdom leading the pack at $5.7 million. The film debut in Latin America was equally impressive, pulling in $7.8 million, with Brazil taking the number one spot at $3.4 million. Meanwhile, Mexico garnered a solid $2.5 million in box office revenue.

In the Asia Pacific region, "It Ends With Us" collected $6.6 million, with Australia delivering an outstanding $4.7 million box office haul. Following closely, India contributed a notable $600,000. The Middle East also demonstrated strong support, generating $2.1 million, with the United Arab Emirates leading at $802,000, and Saudi Arabia opening at $671,000.

The film's success is evident as it ranks among the top markets to date. Impressively, Saudi Arabia leads with a staggering $23.5 million, followed by Mexico ($15.6 million), the UK ($15.4 million), Germany ($12.7 million), and France ($11.3 million).

On an international scale, "It Ends With Us" has proven its dominance, starting off 44% ahead of "The Fault In Our Stars", 50% larger than "Girl on the Train", 62% higher than "Me Before You", 2.4 times bigger than "Little Women", 2.7 times ahead of "Anyone But You", and even quadrupling the performance of "Where the Crawdads Sing" in comparable markets.

In addition, other films are also enjoying success at the global box office. Illumination/Universal's "Despicable Me 4" added $18.8 million this week, pushing its international total to $477.1 million and global earnings to $807.2 million. The current top markets for "Despicable Me 4" are China ($50.3 million), the UK ($45.2 million), Mexico ($42.1 million), Germany ($30.1 million), and France ($26.7 million).

Not to be forgotten, Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out 2" continues to captivate audiences, adding another $14.5 million to its already impressive international earnings. With a cumulative total of $957.3 million internationally and a global tally of $1,593.8 million, "Inside Out 2" solidifies its position as the biggest movie of the year.

As the box office landscape continues to evolve, "It Ends With Us" shines as a testament to the power of female-driven narratives, redefining what constitutes success in the industry. With more markets yet to come, it is anticipated that this film will further solidify its status and continue to make a significant impact.