Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 collects $282.1 million at global box office in opening weekend

 

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has opened with an impressive $282.1 million at the global box office in its opening weekend, with $168.1 million from markets outside the US, and China emerging as the top performer. However, the figures are lower compared to other Marvel Cinematic Universe films of similar stature, which didn't open day-and-date in China. Despite this, the film's positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth have helped it to a successful opening. The emotional attachment fans formed with its characters and this being the last movie in the trilogy also contributed to its success. The film needs to maintain momentum, as it competes with the highly-anticipated Fast X and Disney's The Little Mermaid for a top spot at the global box office. The next few weeks will be crucial for the movie. The top five regions for the film were China, the UK, Korea, Mexico, and France. This is director James Gunn's final contribution to Marvel for the foreseeable future, as he focuses on steering rival DC Studios into a new direction. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is now showing in theaters worldwide.