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Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Passes $60 Million Worldwide (EXCLUSIVE)
Laika’s stop-motion fantasy *Wildwood* has passed $60 million at the worldwide box office, following a strong third weekend in North America. Its earnings have made it Fathom Entertainment’s most successful release, though the total remains well below the film’s reported $100 million budget.
The film has earned $41.86 million in the US and Canada and $19.06 million across 49 international territories. It took $7.21 million in North America over the weekend, down 20% from the previous weekend despite playing in 13% fewer cinemas, and ranked as the second-highest-grossing holdover. It will remain in 2,198 North American theatres for its fourth weekend, with further international releases still planned.
In short
- *Wildwood* has passed $60 million worldwide.
- North American earnings total $41.86 million.
- Its gross remains below its reported $100 million budget.
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