“Wonka,” a look at how the famous chocolatier Willy Wonka honed his ability to satisfy a sweet tooth, opened to $43.2 million to top the international box office. The fantasy film stars Timothée Chalamet in the title role and opens domestically next weekend.
The Warner Bros. release got off to a hot start overseas, debuting in 37 markets, including Spain, Germany, Mexico, Japan, and the U.K. — “Wonka’s” $11.1 million start in the latter country is the studio’s second-biggest opening of the year, ranking just behind “Barbie.” Like many recent Hollywood films, “Wonka” struggled in China, earning a measly $3.2 million. The studio noted that outbreaks of the flu and a cold front across much of the country may have depressed ticket sales. In addition to the United States, the film will debut in 40 more international markets next weekend.
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