International audiences Bond with 'Quantum of Solace'

Zap2it.com (MCT) - Although it won't open in the United States until Nov. 14, "Quantum of Solace" is already breaking international records.

Daniel Craig's second tour of James Bond duty made an estimated $38.6 million overseas in the weekend ending Nov. 3, despite playing in only three markets.

According to media reports, "Quantum of Solace" made a whopping $25.3 million in the United Kingdom, easily breaking the three-day premiere record held by "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." The Bond film began its run with a record-breaking $8 million Friday.

In France, "Quantum of Solace" added another $10.6 million, the market's best-ever Bond debut, beating out "Casino Royale." And in Sweden, the film's $2.7 million take was the fourth biggest launch ever.

Playing in 32 markets, "High School Musical 3" was second in foreign box office, bringing its overseas total to $85 million with a $25.9 million weekend.

Third place went to "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," which premiered to record-breaking takes in Russia and Ukraine and did $17.8 million.

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