Pirates life still alive with a strong opening of 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5'; 'Guardians' drops

Americans maybe tired of Johnny Depp's work but overseas seems not. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (named as Salazar's Revenge in the country) opened to a strong PHP 90.1 million here in the Philippines.

The fifth installment improved over the previous film On Stranger Tides which opened to PHP 63.1 million (it was also the first film to be in 3D). This is impressive for a decade old franchise. Ticket inflation and the rise of number of theaters can also be factored. With Wonder Woman already setting records on its opening, expect a drop from here. A final gross around PHP 150-160 million seems likely. 

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol .2 dropped 72 percent this week with PHP 2.79 million. In five weeks, the Marvel superhero ensemble has already collected PHP 313 million. The Wall opened this week with PHP 2.09 million. Updated box office for The Fate of the Furious has now it at PHP 382 million.

Philippines Box Office

May 24-31, 2017

Source: Box Office Mojo