Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Becomes Franchise’s Highest-Grossing Release With $176 Million, ‘Hamnet’ Surpasses $100 Million Milestone Chloe Zhao’s Shakespearean drama “Hamnet” has crossed the $100 million mark globally, achieving a milestone on Oscar weekend. The film, which is nominated for eight Academy Awards, has earned $100.6 million worldwide, including $75.2 million internationally and $24.1 million in North America. Released by Focus Features in the U.S. and Universal abroad starting in December, the film stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William Shakespeare, portraying their struggle with the loss of their son. Focus distribution executives Niels Swinkels and Lisa Bunnell praised the film’s global resonance, noting its 17-week rollout since its initial launch. Universal’s romantic drama “Reminders of Him,” an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, opened with $10 million from 56 international markets and $18.2 million domestically, totaling $28.2 million globally. The film, which cost $25 million to produce, marks Hoover’s third novel to be adapted for the big screen. Her previous adaptations, “It Ends With Us” ($350 million) and “Regretting You” ($90 million), were commercial successes targeting female audiences. Hoover’s next project, “Verity,” starring Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway, is set for release in October. Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Hoppers” remained No. 1 at the international box office, earning $31 million from 45 territories in its second weekend. The film has generated $77.9 million overseas and $164 million globally, against a $150 million budget. “Hoppers” is poised to be Pixar’s first original hit since 2017’s “Coco,” despite challenges in launching new ideas like 2025’s “Elio.#jessie_buckley #paul_mescal #chloe_zhao #focus_features #universal
