The Garfield Movie: A Box Office Triumph Before Its Domestic Debut
The highly anticipated animated film The Garfield Movie, featuring the voice of Chris Pratt as the iconic feline, has already amassed an impressive $50 million at the global box office, prior to its release in the United States and other major markets.
As of May 19, 2024, Mexico has emerged as the leading contributor to the film's global earnings, accounting for approximately $15 million of the total haul.
US Release and Box Office Projections
With its much-awaited US release scheduled for May 24, 2024, The Garfield Movie is poised to garner even greater momentum and box office success. Industry experts predict a strong opening weekend, with estimates ranging from $50-60 million.
Despite the presence of formidable competition from established blockbusters like IF, analysts anticipate that The Garfield Movie will dominate the domestic box office, potentially surpassing $150 million by the end of its opening weekend.
India: Second Most Preferred Hollywood Film
In India, The Garfield Movie has also made its mark, becoming the second most popular Hollywood film at the box office, trailing only the holdover release Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
While it did not dominate hourly trends on the Indian movie ticketing platform BookMyShow, the film still managed to sell an impressive 65,000 tickets through the app. This figure is considered notable for an animated film in India, a market that has historically shown limited enthusiasm for the genre.
About the Story
The Garfield Movie follows the adventures of the titular feline, a food-loving and home-loving cat who enjoys a comfortable life until a stormy night when he is abandoned by his father, Vic.
He is fortunate enough to encounter Jon, a lonely boy who invites him home and offers him food. As Garfield grows, his love for food remains insatiable, but he also develops a close bond with Jon and Odie, Jon's pet dog.
However, their idyllic life is disrupted when Garfield and Odie are kidnapped, embroiling them in a dangerous situation involving Vic. The trio must embark on a thrilling adventure, forging new friendships and seeking revenge against their captors.
Theatrical Release
The Garfield Movie is currently playing in theaters in select countries, with a wider release planned for May 24, 2024, encompassing nearly all major markets.
