“Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning” has enjoyed a successful run at the Chinese box office, celebrating its significant accomplishments before bidding farewell to its fans in China. Recently, it achieved a notable milestone by surpassing the lifetime earnings of “Aquaman 2.” However, it faced stiff competition from other major releases, including “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” which has now outperformed it domestically.
As it nears the $600 million mark globally, the film is encountering challenges due to the loss of screens and new releases entering the market. Despite these difficulties, “Mission: Impossible 8” continues to hold its ground, showcasing strong performance even in its later weeks, although the appeal of high-paced action films appears to be dwindling.
In terms of earnings, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” dominated the Chinese box office, consistently ranking #1 for several days and surpassing other notable titles such as “Oppenheimer” and “Despicable Me 4.” The film collected $183,000 during its eighth three-day weekend in China, bringing its total earnings in the country to an estimated $64.6 million over the span of 52 days. Nonetheless, it has seen a significant drop, with a 90% reduction in remaining screenings, now totaling just 280.
The film’s successful run allowed it to push “Aquaman 2” down the rankings, with the latter’s lifetime collection of $64.6 million now matched by “Mission: Impossible 8,” which is now positioned as the 17th highest-grossing Hollywood film in China since the pandemic.
At a global level, “Mission: Impossible 8” has accumulated $195.8 million in North America and $393 million internationally, totaling approximately $588.8 million worldwide after nine weeks. This puts it on track to potentially reach the $200 million milestone in North America before its theatrical run concludes.
Interestingly, the film’s achievements serve as a testament to the power of traditional blockbusters, even as audience preferences continue to shift. With its strong box office performance, “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning” has successfully cemented its place among Hollywood’s elite contenders in the post-COVID landscape.