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'Transformers' Explodes Overseas

 

Published 6/28/2009 by Michael Speier at The Wrap RSS

Sequel's global total now stands at $363 million. By Michael Speier "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" took on the world over the weekend, blasting off with $162 million in 58 territories, according to studio estimates.   Having opened in two markets last weekend -- the U.K. and Japan -- the total for Michael Bay's sequel is now at $182 million, and its global grab is $363 million.   The first "Transformers" grossed $389 million overseas.   "Transformers 2" topped every country's B.O. chart in which it debuted. Asia continues to be a huge market for the Paramount-Drea... (link)

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