Hunger Game scores $200 Mn at worldwide BO

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a Lionsgate film, dominated the box office for the second week, surpassing Disney's Wish and Ridley Scott's Napoleon. The film, set in Panem, captured the hearts of holiday moviegoers and has become a box office juggernaut with nearly $100 million domestically and $200 million globally. Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, exceeded expectations and grossed $78.8 million globally. Wish, celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary, fell short of expectations, while Trolls Band Together added $17.5 million in its second frame. The post-pandemic era continues to shape audience patterns.