CRAZY RICH ASIANS Tops the U.S. Box Office; THE MEG Wins Worldwide

CRAZY RICH ASIANS came in with a five-day total of $35 million when it opened in 3,384 locations. The film's three-day weekend total of $26.5 million brought it past THE MEG which earned $21.5 million in its second weekend.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS, directed by Jon M. Chu is the first studio film in over 25 years to feature a nearly all Asian-American cast. The film has a 93% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore.

Based on Kevin Kwan's best-selling book, CRAZY RICH ASIANS follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), who accompanies her boyfriend (Henry Golding) to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Upon meeting his parents, she quickly finds out his family is one of the richest (and most judgmental!) in Singapore. The cast also includes Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Yeoh.

In international waters, THE MEG won the box office for the second week in a row. The film made $67 million in 55 territories, for an international total of $230.4 million. It earned $21.5 million in North America, bringing its global total to over $314 million.

Internationally, CRAZY RICH ASIANS made $730,000 when debuted in six countries. The film's studio, Warner Bros, is staggering its release overseas.