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The James Bond smash Skyfall directed by Sam Mendes has internationally to become the most successful Bond film yet in the 50-year franchise, after it topped the $1 billion mark at the box office.
Sony and MGM announced earlier this week that the movie has so far grossed $289.6 million domestically, and a whopping $701.6 million internationally as the numbers continue to climb, pushing the film well over the $1 billion mark.
The film staring Daniel Craig (pictured, left), Judi Dench, Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes is the 14th movie in history to break the billion-dollar ceiling and the third this year, following The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises.
Sony’s vice chairman Jeff Blake said: “To see a film connect with audiences is always gratifying, but the success of this film is nothing short of extraordinary.”
He added: “After 50 years of entertaining audiences all over the world, ‘Skyfall’ is the most successful James Bond film of all time.”
With it being on of my all-time favourite James Bond flicks, Daniel Craig’s third installment is STILL on general release after more than two months after its world premiere…such is the continuing demand.
My Verdict: If you still haven’t seen it, then GO see it!
Here’s a full list of the 14 movies that have crossed the $1 billion milestone (without inflation), according to Box Office Mojo:
1. “Avatar” (2009) $2.7 billion
2. “Titanic” (1997) $2.1 billion
3. “Marvel’s The Avengers” (2012) $1.5 billion
4. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) $1.3 billion
5. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011) $1.1 billion
6. “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) $1.1 billion
7. “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) $1.08 billion
8. “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006) $1.06 billion
9. “Toy Story 3 (2010) $1.06 billion
10. “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (2011) $1.04 billion
11. “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” (1999) $1.02 billion
12. “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) $1.02 billion
13. “The Dark Knight” (2008) $1.00 billion
14. “Skyfall” (2012) $1.00 billion
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