{"id":4794,"date":"2017-08-07T14:47:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T12:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=4794"},"modified":"2017-08-07T14:47:53","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T12:47:53","slug":"dunkirk-soars-past-300-million-at-the-worldwide-box-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2017\/08\/07\/dunkirk-soars-past-300-million-at-the-worldwide-box-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunkirk Soars Past $300 Million At The Worldwide Box Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Continuing its hugely successful worldwide run, Christopher Nolan\u2019s widely acclaimed epic action thriller \u201cDunkirk\u201d has crossed the $300 million mark.\u00a0 The announcement was made today by Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.<\/p>\n

One of the best-reviewed films of the year, \u201cDunkirk\u201d stormed to the top of the domestic box office in its first two weekends in theatres, exceeding all early industry predictions.\u00a0 As of today, the film has earned an estimated $127 million and counting.<\/p>\n

On the international front, \u201cDunkirk\u201d opened day-and-date in 46 markets, opening at #1 in such major markets as the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Spain, South Korea and Australia, with the United Kingdom scoring the biggest Warner Bros. opening in 2017.\u00a0 The film has since opened in an additional 17 markets for a total of 63 territories currently in release.\u00a0 \u201cDunkirk\u201d has taken in more than $173 million thus far, with Italy, China and Japan yet to open.<\/p>\n

\u201cDunkirk\u201d\u2014which Nolan shot utilizing a mixture of IMAX\u00ae and 65mm film\u2014also proved to be a big draw at IMAX theatres, where the large-format footage fills the enormous screens.\u00a0 The movie has earned an estimated $28.5 million domestically and $23 million internationally in IMAX theatres.<\/p>\n

In the announcement, Kroll stated, \u201cChristopher Nolan created an immersive and visceral movie-going experience that has captivated critics and audiences.\u00a0 Propelled by tremendous reviews and enthusiastic word-of-mouth, \u2018Dunkirk\u2019 has become a true event film in this very competitive summer, and we anticipate that it will continue to play well into the fall.\u00a0 It is a stunning achievement for one of today\u2019s greatest filmmakers and we are thrilled by, and proud of, its ongoing success.\u00a0 We congratulate Chris and producer Emma Thomas, the entire ensemble cast, and everyone involved in the film on reaching this benchmark.\u201d<\/p>\n

From filmmaker Christopher Nolan (\u201cInterstellar<\/a>,\u201d \u201cInception,\u201d \u201cThe Dark Knight\u201d Trilogy) comes the epic action thriller \u201cDunkirk.\u201d<\/p>\n

The film opens as 400,000 Allied troops are trapped on the coast of Dunkirk, France, surrounded by the German army.\u00a0 Mostly young men, they had their whole lives ahead of them\u2026but now their lives might only stretch as far as that strip of beach.\u00a0 With their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.\u00a0 The story unfolds on land, sea and air.\u00a0 RAF Spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the Channel, trying to protect the defenseless men below.\u00a0 Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army.<\/p>\n

\u201cDunkirk\u201d features a multigenerational ensemble cast, including Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D\u2019Arcy and Barry Keoghan, with Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy.<\/p>\n

Nolan directed \u201cDunkirk\u201d from his own screenplay, utilizing a mixture of IMAX\u00ae and 65mm film to bring the story to the screen.\u00a0 The film was produced by Emma Thomas and Nolan, with Jake Myers serving as executive producer.<\/p>\n

The behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Lee Smith, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson and special effects supervisor Scott Fisher.\u00a0 The music was composed by Hans Zimmer.<\/p>\n

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Syncopy Production, a film by Christopher Nolan, \u201cDunkirk.\u201d\u00a0 The film opened in conventional theatres and IMAX beginning July 21, 2017, and is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.<\/p>\n

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