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Zalone's Comedy Tops Italy Box Office, Beats Avatar
19 Jan
Summary
- Buen Camino grossed €68.8 million at the Italian box office.
- The film surpassed James Cameron's Avatar in local currency earnings.
- The comedy has been a consistent daily performer since its release.
Italian actor Checco Zalone has achieved a historic box office feat with his film Buen Camino, which has now grossed €68.8 million in Italy. This homegrown comedy has surpassed James Cameron's Avatar, which held the record for 16 years, in terms of local currency earnings within the country.
Released on Christmas Day, Buen Camino has demonstrated consistent popularity, drawing significant daily audiences across Italy. The film's success is particularly noteworthy as it achieved this record using only its initial theatrical run, driven entirely by domestic viewers, highlighting the powerful appeal of local cinema.
While Avatar still leads in US dollar earnings with $96.6 million across its releases, Buen Camino now stands as the highest-grossing film in Italy when measured in its native currency. This accomplishment underscores the significant impact a successful domestic film can have, even against major international blockbusters.
