Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today thatSpectrehas shatteredbox officerecords in nearly every market in which it has been released, led by a historic performance in the UK. In total in the six released territories, the film has taken in $80.4 million, including $67.7 million from SPRI territories and $12.7 million from territories in which MGM is distributing. In the UK, the film has opened to an estimated $63.8 million USD in its first seven days of release, securing new records for the biggest opening of all time in UK box office history.
Spectretook the opening record fromHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanwhich was also released on a Monday to $36.7 million USD.Spectrealso achieved a new record for the highest seven-day gross in UK box office history, overtaking the lastJames Bondfilm,Skyfall.Spectre, the 24th James Bond adventure, continues the longest running and most successful film franchise in cinema history. The film opened in 647 cinemas and on 2,500 screens, making it the widest release of all time in the UK and Ireland.
The UK wasn’t alone in shattering box office records as nearly every releasing market sawSpectremake history as the biggest box office opening of all-time. In the Netherlands,Spectretook in 3.3 million Euro ($3.7 million USD), surpassing the record set by and bringing its cume to $3.9 million including previews. In the Nordic region, markets distributed by MGM,Spectretook in a total of $12.7 million USD, setting new opening records in Finland and Norway, both surpassingSkyfall- Finland took in 2.35 million Euro ($2.63 million USD), and Norway 24.4 million krone ($2.88 million USD). The film also set a new record in Denmark for the biggest three-day opening of all time, asSpectretook in 28.1 million krone ($4.21 million USD), also surpassing Skyfall. In Sweden,Spectretook in 24.95 million krone ($2.97 million USD), a spectacular result that is 30% over the opening ofSkyfall.
Spectrehas also set a newIMAX record, recording the highest per-location average in IMAX history as the first film ever to top a $100,000 per-location average, with $105,000 in 47 IMAX locations. In response to the #1 UK opening, producersMichael G. WilsonandBarbara Broccolisaid this.
“We’re so grateful to all our James Bond fans and the British public for makingSpectre’s debut in the UK box office history!”
Said Gary Barber, MGM Chairman and CEO.
“What an incredible thrill it is for us at MGM to see how James Bond continues to deliver such excitement to his fans. This record-breaking support from UK audiences for what is our 24th outing is nothing short of amazing. We can’t wait for the rest of the world to seeSpectre.”
Peter Taylor, Managing Director Sony Pictures UK, also commented.
“We are delighted that audiences in the UK and Ireland continue to embrace these stories about one of our biggest and best cultural icons. This opening proves once again, that the film world of James Bond speaks to cinema-goers like no other.”
AboutSpectre: A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known asSpectre. Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web ofSpectre. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart ofSpectre, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played byChristoph Waltz.
Sam Mendesreturns to directSpectre, withDaniel Craigreprising his role as007for the fourth time.Spectreis produced byMichael G. WilsonandBarbara Broccoli. The screenplay is byJohn LoganandNeal Purvis&Robert WadeandJez Butterworth, with a story byJohn LoganandNeal Purvis&Robert Wade.
