said Paul Dergarbedian, senior media analyst at comScore.ĭergarabedian noted that Pixar films are among the most consistent performers at the box office and have been part of the “fabric of American cinematic culture” for decades. “While every dollar counts to offset production, marketing and distribution costs, the impact of the non-playability of a Pixar film like ‘Lightear’ in some countries, as the data shows us, does not have a profound effect on the bottom line.”.
China represented only 3%, about $32.5 million, while the combination of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates accounted for less than 2%, or less than $20 million. According to comScore data, the United States and Canada represented the largest share of ticket sales, generating 40% of the film’s total box office, or about $434 million. “Toy Story 4” released in 2019 grossed over $1 billion globally. However, these markets aren’t the make-or-break for “Lightyear”‘s global box office run, if the past performance of Pixar films is any indication.
It is also expected that China will not make the film available. Countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates have decided not to release the film.
