Will Smith Thanks Fans As Aladdin Tops Independence Day To Become Stars Biggest Film Worldwide

By Deputy Chief EditorJuly 1, 2019

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Will Smith took to Instagram this weekend as Aladdin, the Disney live-action remake of the 1992 animated classic, overtook Independence Day to become the stars biggest film ever at the global box office (unadjusted). In a video post, a “humbled” Smith said, “To be in this game as long as Ive been in this game and to have my biggest movie at this point in my career, I just want to say thank you.” Check out the video below in which Smith offers those thanks in myriad languages.

Through Sunday, Aladdin, which is also director Guy Ritchies biggest global hit, has cumed $568.3M at the international box office and $874.2M worldwide. Independence Days unadjusted lifetimes were $511.2M overseas and $817.4M global. Domestically, Aladdin is just shy of Independence Day at $305.9M versus the 1996 films unadjusted $306.2M. For the moment, Suicide Squad remains Smiths top-grossing movie in North America with $325.1M (also unadjusted).

Aladdin has been the surprise hit of the summer, riding its magic carpet past major milestones from early June. Strong word of mouth continues to bring a shine to the lamp and the pic has soared with audiences around the world (defying any early industry sniping which simply did not translate to moviegoers). Notably, Aladdin has made over $60M in Korea while its nearing $67M in Japan. Drops have bRead More – Source

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