Get ready for lift-off! Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' has blasted off at the global box office, raking in a whopping $92.9 million (around £69.4 million) worldwide after its opening weekend. The film's thrilling tale of alleged UFO experimentation and whistleblowing by the US government is sending shockwaves across the globe, with a healthy dose of UK and Ireland enthusiasm adding to the pot - a cool $7.6 million (£5.6 million) in takings from these shores alone.
Spielberg's latest original title boasts an all-star cast, including Emily Blunt as a weather forecaster who can tap into alien communication and Josh O'Connor as a brave whistleblower exposing the truth behind UFO abuse. The movie was made on a budget of $115 million, with an estimated marketing spend of $80 million - it'll need to fly high to reach its break-even point of approximately $300 million in global takings.
While 'Disclosure Day' is performing like a champion in many territories, its reception in China has been more subdued, taking $2.95 million and landing at number three on the charts. But let's not get too caught up in the numbers - this is a film that's getting people talking!
Other films are also making waves, with Curry Barker's 'Obsession' proving to be a sleeper hit, securing second spot in the US charts and raking in $286 million globally - a new best for distributors Focus Features. Meanwhile, 'Backrooms', another viral horror film, has taken $262 million worldwide, making it A24's highest-grossing film under two weeks of release.
But the real showstopper is Antoine Fuqua's biopic 'Michael' - a film that's shattered records and left critics in its dust. With a global total exceeding $932 million, it's now the highest-grossing music biopic ever, beating out 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with ease. This movie's performance is truly awe-inspiring, especially considering it's set to become one of the biggest films of all time - a title currently held by Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', which raked in $975 million in 2023.
So what are you waiting for? Get down to your local cinema and catch 'Disclosure Day' on the big screen, or keep an eye out for its streaming release on platforms like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, or major subscription services. 'Michael', 'Obsession', and 'Backrooms' are also worth checking out - the movies that are making waves this season!