'Fantastic Beasts' opening weekend box office brings in over $218.3 million worldwide
 

The total box office numbers for the weekend of November 18th are in, and of course no to surprise Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them topped the domestic and international markets without competition.

In the United States and Canada, Fantastic Beasts brought in $75 million in over 4,000 screens, and essentially greenlighting the sequel to the series, which begins production this coming July, directed by David Yates.

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Internationally, Fantastic Beasts made an astounding $143.3 million from over 24,000 screens in 63 countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, most European countries, Australia, Brazil and Mexico.

This following week sees the Asian markets opening of the film, including anticipated countries like Japan (November 23) and China (November 25).

In total, Fantastic Beasts has brought in over $218.3 million since opening this past Wednesday around the world, surpassing its $180 million production budget.

By the way, expect to get more details from J.K. Rowling's screenplay for Fantastic Beasts, available right here for purchase!

Read SnitchSeeker's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them set visit reports right here, including about the great things the cast said about Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, and how 1926-era New York City came to life.

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This is soooooo awesome! :x3: Can't wait for it to open here!

Those are very good numbers! Well done guys! :x3: :x3: :x3:

When does it happen where you are? :giraf:

them numbers are good :D there wasnt a vacant seat in both IMAX screenings i was in.

There were a few vacant seats when I went, mind you that was at midnight :lol:

LOL, at the cinema where I watched them, it was not that crowded that I decided to sit with my best friend instead of sitting based on my ticket (I got the ticket earlier, she got at the D day) well, maybe because we were watching it on work day (Thursday) :lol: