Illumination Entertainment’s animation has raced to $344.4m via Universal Pictures International and studio executives will expect another strong weekend.

The Secret Life Of Pets debuts in a further five territories led by family-friendly Brazil this session, where it is expected to deliver a strong debut.

Jason Bourne has grossed $160m and arrives in China and Mexico this weekend, while Laika Entertainment’s animation Kubo And The Two Strings on an early $1.3m opens in seven, including Spain.

The Purge: Election Year stands at $24m and opens in the UK, where Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping also debuts.

Central Intelligence has grossed $83.7m and debuts in France and Venezuela.

Warner Bros Pictures International’s Suicide Squad had amassed $313m by Sunday.

Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory stands at $441.9m and glides into Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International this weekend.

Pete’s Dragon on an early $17.6m ventures into Germany, Austria, Thailand and several other territories this weekend.

The BFG has grossed $39.7m so far. The Jungle Book stands at $594.2m and Alice Through The Looking Glass $217.8m.

Blue Sky’s Ice Age: Collision Course on $255.7m arrives in China and Italy this weekend, while Mechanic: Resurrection opens day-and-date with North America in the high-piracy market of Russia.

Fox International’s Absolutely Fabulous stands at $29.5m and arrives in Singapore and Estonia this weekend. Juego De Heroes opens in Mexico and Cuerpo De Elite in Spain.

Independence Day: Resurgence has amassed $281.1m and comedy Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates has grossed $19.5m.

Paramount Pictures International executives reported that Star Trek Beyond has amassed $87.5m so far, while Ben-Hur has taken an early $13.8m.

The epic remake, which MGM reportedly committed to 80% of a reported $100m production budget, debuted poorly in North America last weekend and all eyes will be on whether it can recoup from international territories.

It opens in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through MGM licensee Forum Film

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows has grossed $158.8m.

The Shallows has taken $32.5m through Sony Pictures Releasing International, while Annapurna Pictures’ R-rated comedy Sausage Party has grossed an early $7m. Ghostbusters stands at $86.9m.

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