Sony Pictures-MGM’s 23rd James Bond pic Skyfall became the 14th film ever to reach $1 billion globally, with a domestic cume of $289.6 million and $710.6 million internationally. Sony, which a month ago posted the studio’s best-ever performance at the box office with $4 billion worldwide, announced Skyfall‘s latest milestone today. Skyfall is the third pic this year to hit $1 billion globally, after Disney/Marvel’s The Avengers ($1.5B) and Warner Bros’ The Dark Knight Rises ($1.1B). Skyfall, by far the highest-grossing James Bond movie, is still going strong (No. 11 this weekend with $4.6M domestic), and has yet to bow in China.


James Cameron is laughing at all these mediocre accomplishments being celebrated.
That’s alright. I laughed at Avatar’s feeble attempt at a decent script.
If by “decent” you mean “one that does not become the highest-grossing film, ever” then you are right.
It’s going to beat The Dark Knight Rises, which is incredible. How many people would have predicted that last summer?
Glad to hear it as both Sony and MGM could use some good news this year!
That this sorry excuse for an actual 007 movie is the highest-grossing says a lot about the modern audience and what they’re willing to accept.
It says that a movie costs $12 to see today when in 1962 it cost 12 cents.
I think, you’ll forgive this ‘sorry’ excuse as it sets up future Bonds nicely and these will probably be more typical Bond than the past couple of movies.
Wrong. “Casino Royale” was supposed to have been the reboot that set up future Bonds. The last two have been failures, story-wise. Sorry.
Are you high? Best Bond movie EVER, and I’ve a lifelong fan.
well done and well deserved
Cameron wont be laughing when 2015 rolls around. Avengers 2 or perhaps SW 7 will most likely the second spot on the all time chart.
Billion Dollar Bond.
Yet another reason – the main reason most likely – box office is up this year. Good movies are being made. This isn’t just a popular James Bond flick. It’s a lauded one.
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