‘Wonka’ Overtakes ‘Dune: Part One’ at the Global Box Office

By Rahul Malhotra

Published 17 hours ago

And it's poised to pass $500 million before 'Dune: Part Two' rolls around.

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The Big Picture

Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet exceeds expectations, grossing $400 million globally, securing Chalamet's spot on the A-list.
Director Paul King's hot-streak continues with Wonka, following the success of Paddington films, establishing him as a bankable filmmaker.
Audiences embrace musicals, proving Warner Bros.' decision to market Wonka as a musical was unnecessary paranoia. Stay tuned for updates.