Long-awaited sequel performs strongly in UK and France, although behind February blockbuster Dune: Part Two

Gladiator II isn’t entertaining audiences in the US, Canada and China until this Friday, but scored the highest ever international opening for a Ridley Scott film over the weekend, taking $87m.

The film opened in 63 territories late last week, including the UK, where it took $11.4m from 722 locations. It also performed particularly strongly in France ($10.3m from 729 locations).