The 20th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe began its global roll out this weekend as the superhero sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp claimed a worldwide opening of $161 million.
Domestically, the Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly-directed sequel continued Marvel’s perfect streak of opening in top spot, and pulled in $76 million in total. That was down from high tracking estimates of $80 million, but up from the $57.2 million debut of the original Ant-Man back in 2015.
Internationally, the film also grossed $85 million from a number of markets, including Korea ($20.9 million), Mexico ($6.7 million), Indonesia ($5.6 million) and Russia ($4.9 million).
Ant-Man and the Wasp opens in India this coming Friday before spreading across Europe later in the month and making its way to the UK on August 3rd.
SEE ALSO: Read our reviews of Ant-Man and the Wasp here and here
SEE ALSO: Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp director on the prospect of Ant-Man 3
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes Ant-Man and The Wasp, a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a super hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside the Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.
Ant-Man and the Wasp sees Peyton Reed returning to the director’s chair and stars Paul Rudd (Scott Lang), Evangeline Lilly (Hope Van Dyne), Michael Douglas (Hank Pym), Michael Pena (Luis), David Dastmalchian (Kurt), Abby Ryder Fortson (Cassie Lang), Judy Greer (Maggie), Bobby Cannavale (Paxton) and T.I. (Dave), while new additions to the cast include Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster/Goliath, Hannah John-Kamen as The Ghost, Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch and Randall Park as Jimmy Woo.
