Paddington in Peru: A Resilient Box Office Performance Amid Declining Trends
“Paddington in Peru” remains in the U.S. box office top five while facing competition. It has grossed $164 million globally, making it the least successful film in the Paddington franchise. The film features a solid Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93% and continues to attract audiences with a fourth installment in the works.
Despite Universal Pictures’ apparent uncertainty regarding the domestic box office prospects of the Bridget Jones series, particularly with the release of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” on Peacock, the beloved British character Paddington Bear continues to resonate positively with American audiences. “Paddington in Peru,” the third film in the Paddington franchise, has managed to secure a position within the top five box office rankings in the face of competition from other titles such as “Mufasa: The Lion King,” “Dog Man,” and “Ne Zha 2.”
On a global scale, “Paddington in Peru” is noted as the least financially successful installment of the franchise, which has amassed approximately $800 million in total revenue. As it stands, the latest film has generated $31 million in the domestic market and an additional $133 million internationally, amassing a worldwide total of $164 million. Notably, nearly $50 million of this sum has originated from the United Kingdom.
Initially, “Paddington in Peru” premiered in the U.K. in November and was slated to debut in the United States in January but saw its release postponed to February. Although the Paddington trilogy has garnered a loyal following in North America, the gross revenue from these films appears to be diminishing over time. For context, the original “Paddington” film grossed over $75 million domestically and nearly $320 million globally, while its sequel garnered over $40 million domestically and upwards of $280 million worldwide.
The first two films were directed by Paul King, yet he did not return for this third installment, which was directed by debut filmmaker Dougal Wilson, who faced the challenge of managing the largest budget in the franchise’s history. “Paddington 3” was reportedly produced at a cost of $90 million, while the preceding films were produced for $55 million and $40 million, respectively.
All films in the Paddington series boast high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. The initial “Paddington” film holds a 96% approval rating, while “Paddington 2” has an impressive 99% rating, often hailed as one of the best sequels of all time. In comparison, “Paddington 3” has earned a solid 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film features Ben Whishaw voicing Paddington, alongside returning cast members such as Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, and Jim Broadbent, with Emily Mortimer stepping in for Sally Hawkins.
Enthusiasm for the franchise continues, as a fourth installment is already in development. Moviegoers can currently enjoy “Paddington 3” in theaters, with further updates expected from Collider.
In summary, “Paddington in Peru” has successfully maintained a presence in U.S. box office rankings despite being the lowest-grossing film in its franchise. The film has received positive critical reception, yet revenue trends indicate a decline compared to earlier titles. With a notable cast and a reported fourth film in development, the Paddington franchise demonstrates enduring appeal among its fans.
Original Source: collider.com
