'Paddington in Peru' Sails Past Major Global Box Milestone Ahead of Domestic Debut

Family films have consistently delivered strong results at the box office in the post-pandemic era, even as other genres, such as horror, have struggled. The latest example of a hit aimed directly at families is Paddington in Peru, and the movie hasn't even opened in domestic theaters yet. The third installment in the massively acclaimed franchise has passed a coveted milestone at the global box office, a week ahead of its stateside debut. It's still the lowest-grossing installment of the popular trilogy, based on the children's books by Michael Bond, but it's well on its way to blockbuster success.