Warner Bros. has announced the box office records for this weekend's release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I. The domestic sale (U.S. and Canada), Deathly Hallows - Part I earned an estimated $125.1 million, the best opening for the series so far, overshadowing the previous record-holder, Goblet of Fire by 23 percent. Worldwide, the film raked in an astonishing $205 million USD, including breaking the UK all-time weekend record with £17.5 million ($28 million).
The domestic earning is one of the largest openings of all time.
Warner Bros.' Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, said the following about the box office numbers:
Fellman stated, “This is truly a motion picture phenomenon, and it is just the beginning for the penultimate release of the franchise. Based on the response to the film, we anticipate its success to carry on throughout the holiday season and beyond. It demonstrates once again the enduring power and popularity of Harry Potter.”
Kwan-Rubinek added, “We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response of international audiences. It’s a testament to the extraordinary vision of J.K. Rowling; the talents of the filmmakers, cast and everyone involved in the production; and to the hard work of our distribution and marketing teams around the world.”
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I has now been released worldwide.
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