Laika's 'Wildwood' Surpasses $60 Million at Global Box Office
The stop-motion fantasy film 'Wildwood' has now earned over $60 million worldwide, according to an exclusive report from Variety.
Domestic ticket sales from the United States and Canada account for $41.86 million of that total. An additional $19.06 million has come from 49 international markets.
The movie saw a strong third weekend in North America, adding $7.21 million with only a 20% drop from the prior week. This performance made it the number two holdover film, even as its theater count slightly decreased. Despite the milestone, its global earnings remain below the film's reported $100 million production budget.
David Burke, Laika's chief marketing officer and an executive producer on the film, told Variety that a PG-13 stop-motion fantasy is a rarity in theaters. He said word-of-mouth recommendations from audiences are now driving its success.
Fathom Entertainment's CEO Jason Brenek stated that 'Wildwood' has now become the distributor's highest-grossing feature release, surpassing a recent 'Coraline' re-release. FilmNation Entertainment's Glen Basner added that international enthusiasm for the film is expected to grow as it opens in more countries.
