Fast and Furious 9 Speed Past $500 Million Mark
Thus far, the film has collected $500.30 million globally.
In the US, the film has grossed $125.90 million.
The film is going to face a huge challenge this week as
Marvel Studios’ Black Widow hits theatres in many countries on July 9. As per
estimates, the Scarlett Johansson-led MCU film is tracking for a $90 million
opening, which, if comes true, would break F9’s record.
The action movie premiered in South Korea in May and
released on June 25 in North America. It brings back director Justin Lin, who
has helmed four other films in the franchise. Lin has penned the script with
Alfredo Botello and Daniel Casey.
The movie features a huge ensemble cast, including Vin
Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John Cena, Jordana
Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Michael Rooker, Helen Mirren, Kurt
Russell, and Charlize Theron.
F9 received mixed critical reviews with a 60 per cent score
at Rotten Tomatoes.
The critical consensus reads, “F9 sends the franchise
hurtling further over the top than ever, but director Justin Lin’s knack for
preposterous set pieces keeps the action humming.”