‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $129 Million Globally

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" garnered $72.5 million overseas and $56.5 million in North America in its opening weekend, totaling $129 million globally. Despite a modest start in China, the film performed well in France, Mexico, and the UK. Directed by Wes Ball, this latest installment in the "Apes" series follows a young ape and a human as they navigate a post-Caesar world.

In other box office news, "IF" by Paramount made $3.6 million from France and Belgium, while Universal's "The Fall Guy" reached a $103 million global total, needing more to cover its $140 million budget. Sony's "The Garfield Movie" also showed strong performance overseas, amassing $36 million ahead of its U.S. release.