Disney set the current box-office record for 2016, earning a staggering $7.6 billion at the global box office. 2019 is expected to be even more successful for the company, and now it looks like they have another hit with Dumbo.
Deadline reports that Dumbo is set earn over $137 million worldwide in it's opening weekend. This is well below the massive and immediate success of Beauty and the Beast, which earned $357 million in its debut, but it will most likely still be considered a hit for the studio. It would also be the best opening of Tim Burton's career, surpassing the $116 million he earned in 2010 with Alice in the Wonderland.
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Dumbo currently has a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which might impact the overall success of the film. However, the safe money is to bet on Dumbo carrying through thanks to the brand recognition, appreciation for the original animated film and the sheer adorableness of Dumbo himself.
Directed by Tim Burton, Dumbo stars Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Michael Keaton and Alan Arkin. The film soars into theaters on Mar. 29.
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