SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS Surpasses The First Film At The Box Office

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS Surpasses The First Film At The Box Office

The sequel to Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes has surpassed the box office earnings of the original film released in 2009. Check out the official announcement from Warner Bros. after the jump.

By PaulRom - Mar 20, 2012 11:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Sherlock Holmes
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures


Released in December 2011, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (a sequel to the 2009 revival of the popular character) has now hit $529 million in the worldwide box office, with an estimated $186.7 million domestically and $342.3 million internationally, surpassing its predecessor’s worldwide gross of $524.4 million. Below is an official announcement from WB:

“Our successful box office continues to prove the appeal of Sherlock Holmes, especially in the hands of guy Ritchie and his amazing cast, led by Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law,” says Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution. “The film had outstanding results throughout the holidays and continued to gain traction well into 2012.”

“Rolling out this film internationally has been tremendously exciting, as the film has clearly resonated with audiences around the globe,” added Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. “The first ‘Sherlock Holmes’ was such a tremendous success overseas, and to surpass that number in these same markets is truly a remarkable achievement. We congratulate the filmmakers and cast, as well as our international teams, on these excellent results.”

“‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ gave moviegoers another opportunity to experience Guy Ritchie’s fun and inventive take on the legendary detective,” said Sue Kroll, the Studio's President, Worldwide Marketing. “The movie is a great adventure—complete with action, humor and great characters. Congratulations to the filmmakers and cast, who were truly our partners in bringing Sherlock Holmes back to an enthusiastic worldwide audience.”


With the success of the sequel, expect news on a third installment soon. In the mean time, Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows is in theaters now, and will hit Blu-Ray June 12th.









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