Although Wonka will be released in theaters in the US on December 15, the film is already available in 37 countries, which helped it earn a good amount of money last week.
Wonka has already raised $43.2 million. In the UK alone, the film earned $11.1 million, the second best result for Warner Bros. in 2023 after Barbie.
In China, however, the film grossed very little – $3.2 million. But this week’s debut in the U.S. and 40 other countries will help the film to get back to its weekend box office.
Wonka is a prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, telling the story of a young and ambitious candy and chocolate maker Willy Wonka, who strives to achieve his goal against all odds. Timothy Chalamet played the lead role. The film received 84% freshness from critics on RottenTomatoes and a budget of $120 million.