The beloved Paddington Bear franchise continues its international success with the third installment, “Paddington in Peru,” approaching the $100 million mark in overseas ticket sales. The film has already earned $93.2 million across 51 international territories, even before its North American release on February 14.
Despite currently tracking below the previous films’ $249 million international revenues, industry analysts see significant potential. Several major markets, including France, South Korea, Italy, Spain, and Japan, are yet to premiere the film.
Directed by Dougal Wilson, the new adventure follows Paddington’s journey to visit his Aunt Lucy at the Home for Retired Bears. The plot takes an unexpected turn when the Brown family becomes entangled in a mystery through the Amazon rainforest and Peruvian mountains.
The film features returning voice talents Ben Whishaw as Paddington and Imelda Staunton as Aunt Lucy, alongside live-action stars Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, and Olivia Colman.
The weekend also saw interesting developments for other new releases. Universal’s “Dog Man” opened modestly internationally, collecting $4.2 million across 30 markets. Spain led with $1 million, while Mexico contributed $699,000. The film performed better domestically, topping North American charts with $36 million and reaching a global total of $40 million.
Warner Bros.’ sci-fi thriller “Companion” showed stronger international appeal, earning $5.5 million across 60 overseas territories. Starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, the film has accumulated $15 million globally, presenting a promising start for its $10 million production budget.
These varied performances highlight the current global box office landscape, where established franchises like Paddington maintain strong audience engagement, while new properties face more challenging international market conditions.
