Venom” sets a new record for October launch
“Venom” has busted the previous record set by “Gravity” of $55.7 million and led the charts with a whopping $80 million opening. The flick is being shown in 4250 screens.
#Venom's $80 million debut is the highest October opening since 2013's 'Gravity' https://t.co/JnngK4vsk1 pic.twitter.com/glwP9MTyIj
— Variety (@Variety) October 7, 2018
Sony pulls off a record with a shoestring budget
Sony has kept the cost low with a reported budget of $100 million; the film has already earned an estimated global start of $205 million.
‘Venom’ Sinks Teeth Into $205M Global Bow; Sets Biggest October Debut WW – International Box Office https://t.co/HeykLPCfMI pic.twitter.com/EeYx384Kqo
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 7, 2018
“Venom” blitzkrieg hits International Box Office With $125.2 Million
The flick has already raked in $125.2 million from the international market from 20,800 screens which are a record for any international opening. South Korea leads with$16.3 million.
“We can do whatever we want…” Grab some 🍿🍿 and experience why Tom Hardy is “phenomenal” in #Venom. pic.twitter.com/IpPQyhUKrh
— Venom Movie (@VenomMovie) October 6, 2018