June was a remarkable month for movies, featuring epic box office battles. Among the films that emerged successful from last month’s financial competition was Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
As the seventh film in the Transformers live-action franchise, it earned an additional $14.9 million in 65 markets worldwide over the weekend. This brings its international total to $245.2 million and its global earnings to $381.3 million. Notably, the film only experienced a 43% drop in box office revenue between weekends, which is impressive considering it had finished its fourth week of release.
Adding to its achievements, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts became the second highest-grossing film in Peru, raking in $13.1 million. This is significant because parts of the movie were filmed in Peru. While these numbers may not match the colossal success of the franchise’s prime years, especially considering its reported $200 million budget, Transformers still possesses some remaining spark.
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It may not surpass the box office performance of the previous film, Bumblebee, which earned $467 million worldwide, but it will likely cross the $400 million mark, ensuring a small profit by the end of its box office run. While not a blockbuster hit, it still fared better than many other films in June’s competitive landscape.
Looking ahead, the post-credit scene of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts indicates the future direction of the franchise, with a mention of G.I. Joe. This crossover seems like the next logical step for both franchises, as they are owned by Hasbro. The G.I. Joe series has faced challenges in its cinematic history, particularly in live-action. However, both franchises have previously crossed over in different mediums, and if this cinematic event comes to fruition, it could be the catalyst the G.I. Joe franchise needs to regain its footing. Transformers has been on a successful streak, with Bumblebee and Rise of the Beasts being well-received films. Positive word-of-mouth has aided the franchise over the past month, and now fans eagerly await news about the next live-action Transformers film.
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Meanwhile, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is still defending its position in the box office, with screenings available worldwide. Moviegoers can join forces with their disguised Autobot allies to support a film that offers more than meets the eye. Although the future of the live-action series remains uncertain, fans can anticipate the next Transformers animated feature film, Transformers One, scheduled to hit theaters on September 13, 2024.
