Well, it's fair to say none of us saw this coming! Made for just $35 million, IT has now crossed the $500 million milestone at the worldwide box office. As a result, it's blown away the 44-year record held by The Exorcist as that was previously the world's highest grossing horror movie with over $441 million.
That's actually one of the longest-held records in cinema history so the fact IT has now topped it is extremely impressive. IT is also the biggest horror movie ever in countries like the UK, Russia, and Australia, and as the movie has yet to open in Germany and Japan, we can expect this number to rise.
"Crossing $500 million is rarified air for any film, but for a horror film it is history-making, and we could not be prouder," said Warner Bros.' Sue Kroll in a statement today. "The filmmakers and cast did more than make a box office hit; they created a communal, must-see moviegoing event that has reverberated around the globe and is still going strong. We congratulate Andy Muschietti, the extraordinary producing team, and everyone involved in ‘It’ on reaching this amazing milestone."
A sequel has already been confirmed for September 6th, 2019, and Muschietti is expected to direct the movie which will focus on The Losers Club as adults as they return to Derry to put an end to Pennywise once and for all. However, you have to believe Warner Bros. is mulling over spinoffs which could keep this franchise going for a long time to come! What did you guys think of IT? Sound off down below.
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