Overview
- The sequel, which led the box office over its second weekend, has reached about $433 million worldwide with roughly $144 million in the U.S. and $288 million from 50-plus international markets.
- Domestic ticket sales added about $42 million in week two after a drop of roughly 46 percent, helping push the total U.S. weekend box office to $161 million, the best early‑May frame in years.
- Variety reported that Streep, Hathaway and Blunt each secured a $12.5 million upfront salary under an equal‑pay deal, with box‑office bonuses that could lift their payouts further.
- International strength is driving the run, with the U.K. and Ireland at $28.5 million after 11 days and top markets including the U.K. and Italy at $28 million apiece, Brazil at $22 million and Mexico at $20 million.
- With a reported $100 million budget and break‑even surpassed early, industry outlets now project a possible finish above $700 million if current holds continue.