‘Jungle Book’ Swings to $57 Million at International Box Office, Breaks Record in India

15 April 2016 11:03 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

Disney’s “The Jungle Book” is showing plenty of power at the international box office, swinging to $57.1 million after a week in theaters.

Jon Favreau’s family adventure-comedy opened Thursday in Germany, Italy, Australia and Brazil — a day after it launched in France. “The Jungle Book” is now playing in 37 countries, including the U.S.

India, where Rudyard Kipling set the stories when they were published in the 1890s, has seen stellar grosses so far, with $15 million in its first week. This marks the biggest opening week in India for any Hollywood release. The film is about to become the highest-grossing Disney release ever in the country.

Russia, which also launched last week, has totaled $10.4 million. Australia hit $4.3 million in its first two days and sneak previews last week.

France has reached $3.1 million in two days. Argentina and Malaysia have already seen grosses of $3 million in the film’s first week. »

- Dave McNary

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