Top of the Charts: Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' Reigns Global Box Office, Outshining 'Napoleon' and 'Hunger Games' Worldwide

Sandeep Vanga Reddy's intense Bollywood saga, "Animal," featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has soared to the pinnacle of global cinema, securing the coveted top spot with an impressive $42.1 million in worldwide earnings, as reported by ComScore.

 

Unleashed across 38 international regions, "Animal" witnessed a staggering global gross, including a remarkable $6.1 million in North America, where it premiered across 850 venues and claimed the 7th position. Domestically in India, the film's reign began at No. 1, amassing a substantial $28.8 million over its opening weekend.

 

In this cinematic venture, Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role of the son of India's wealthiest magnate, portrayed by Anil Kapoor (of "Slumdog Millionaire" fame, unrelated). His adversary in the film is portrayed by Bobby Deol ("Ashram"), with additional star power from Rashmika Mandanna ("Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1").

 

Much like Reddy's earlier works, including the Telugu hit "Arjun Reddy" (2017) and its Hindi adaptation "Kabir Singh" (2019), "Animal" delves into the complexities of toxic masculinity. Dennis Harvey's review for Variety captures the essence, stating, "While 'Animal' may be too absurd to be deeply offensive, it does present a caricature of chest-thumping masculinity – a blend of 007, Godfather, Hercules, and Leatherface – akin to the fantasies of manosphere celebrities like Andrew Tate."

 

Securing the second spot is Ridley Scott's high-octane action epic, "Napoleon," produced by Apple Original Films and distributed by Sony Pictures. With a global haul of $35.7 million, including an international bounty of $28.6 million, the film has now amassed a total of $137 million globally. "Napoleon" continues its global conquest on over 21,500 screens across 63 markets, with an upcoming release in South Korea scheduled for Dec. 6.

 

Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" claims the third position, grossing an estimated $29.4 million globally from 88 territories during the weekend. This performance elevates its international total to $123 million and the overall global gross to an impressive $244 million.

 

In the fourth spot is "Renaissance," a mesmerizing concert film crafted by the multi-talented Beyoncé. Garnering $27.4 million, including $6.4 million internationally and a dominant $21 million in North America, where it emerged as the No. 1 title, the film captivates audiences across 88 territories.

 

Wrapping up the top five is Disney's enchanting "Wish," accumulating $26.2 million from 34 territories. This includes a robust $18.8 million internationally and $7.4 million in North America, contributing to a global gross of $81.5 million.