'Wonder Woman' Not Performing As Strong Overseas | THR News

Wonder Woman has been a major success at the domestic box office, grossing $25 million in North America over a weekend, making it the second-best fourth-week performance for a superhero film. Directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot, it has become the top-grossing live-action movie by a female director with $657 million globally. However, its international performance is not as strong, with 51% of revenue from overseas, compared to the typical 60-65% for Hollywood blockbusters. Factors include the film's origin story appeal in the US, the female superhero lead, and lesser-known status in markets like Russia and China. Analysts suggest that future installments may perform better internationally.

What milestone did Wonder Woman achieve in terms of box office performance?

• First superhero film to gross over $1 billion

• Highest-grossing animated film

• Top-grossing live-action movie directed by a female director

• Most expensive superhero film

Why is Wonder Woman's box office performance considered different from other superhero films?

• It was released during a holiday season

• It overperformed in the US, affecting the usual international revenue ratio

• It performed better internationally than domestically

• It had a higher budget than most superhero films

Which country showed a lower box office performance for Wonder Woman compared to other superhero films?

• India

• China

• Russia

• Brazil

What factor is mentioned as influencing the box office success of films in China?

• The length of the film

• The presence of well-known stars

• The popularity of the comic book character

• The film's soundtrack

What is a common trend for lesser-known characters in international markets according to the transcript?

• They require at least one film to establish themselves

• They are typically released during the summer

• They usually perform better than expected

• They are often more successful than in the US