‘Scream 7’ Record Loud, But ‘Pegasus 3’ Zooms Past Half Billion, ‘Wuthering Heights’ Nears $200M WW, ‘Hamnet’ Hits $93M+ WW – Global Box Office

Paramount/Spyglass' Scream 7 delivered a record-breaking $97.2 million global weekend box office, marking the best opening year to date for a Hollywood movie and setting franchise records for both the Scream series and Paramount horror films. This performance comes as post-New Year's releases from China continued to dominate the global box office, with the racecar movie Pegasus 3 zooming past the half-billion-dollar mark at $554.2 million worldwide according to Maoyan reports. The Scream 7 achievement demonstrates the enduring appeal of horror franchises in the current marketplace, particularly as audiences return to theaters in significant numbers following various disruptions. The film's success represents a major victory for Paramount and Spyglass, who have managed to revitalize a legacy property while establishing new commercial benchmarks for the genre. Meanwhile, the continued dominance of Chinese productions like Pegasus 3 highlights the shifting dynamics of global cinema, where regional films are increasingly achieving substantial international recognition and revenue.