Overview
- The film earned a record $72 million in paid previews and then posted a $168 million opening day in North America, figures reported by studios and trade outlets for Friday.
- Sony updated its opening‑weekend projection to roughly $325 million while rival box‑office analysts have revised estimates into a range that could exceed Avengers: Endgame’s $357.1 million weekend.
- India led international growth with trade tracker Sacnilk reporting Day 1 ≈ ₹60.60 crore net, Day 2 ≈ ₹49.35 crore net and Day 3 ≈ ₹66.75 crore net for a three‑day India net total of ≈ ₹176.70 crore (≈ ₹211.27 crore gross).
- Early reaction has been strongly positive, with an A CinemaScore and about a 90 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and packed shows and high occupancy reported at theaters.
- Final domestic weekend totals and full international tallies remain pending and will determine whether the film ultimately surpasses Endgame; analysts note the staggered rollout and expanded preview scheduling helped boost early capacity and sales.