More than a month after it opened in theaters,Wishenjoys a holiday boost at the box office with a new worldwide total of $176 million. $60 million out of that amount comes from the domestic box office, while the remaining $116 million has been earned in international territories. The latest musical fromWalt Disney Animation Studioshasn’t found a great amount of success throughout its theatrical run, considering thatits reported budgetconsisted of around $200 million. But it looks like the fairytale directed byChris BuckandFawn Veerasunthornis having a better reception overseas.
Wishheld strong at the box office in territories such as Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, where the markets held by an overall of +39%. At the same time, Asha’s (Ariana DeBose) journey remains the top non-local movie in Japan and the number one release in Italy.Wishhasn’t opened in Korea and Brazil yet, giving the musical another chance to improve its box office total soon.
In the film, a young woman does everything in her power to save the kingdom where she lives, in an adventure meant to celebrate a century ofDisneyhistory. The plot ofWishdeals with Asha wanting to become King Magnifico’s (Chris Pine) apprentice, with the monarch using his magical powers to take people’s wishes away from them, only granting a select few. With no one believing her at first, it’s up to Asha to reveal the truth to the entire Kingdom of Rosas. However, not even Asha’s magic could saveWishfrom Walt Disney Animation Studios' recent low streak at the box office.
How Does ‘Wish’ Compare Against Other Disney Titles at the Box Office?
Recent Disney Releases
Global Box Office Total
$176 million
Strange World
$73 million
$256 million
Raya and the Last Dragon
$130 million
$1.4 billion
Wish’s disappointing box office performance comes a year afterStrange World, the previous movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios, also failed to become a hit with audiences. The science fiction tale featuring voice performances fromJake GyllenhaalandDennis Quaidonly managed to earn $73.6 million at the global box office. And whileEncantobecame successful onDisney+, it only earned a modest $256 million when it was released in theaters in 2021. Hopefully, the studio can get back on track soon, with sequels to smash hits likeFrozenandZootopiacurrently in development at the company.
Wishis currently playing in theaters.
Wish follows a young girl named Asha who wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.
