Wonka hits a major milestone at the global box office, and there are still a few more weeks before its box office run comes to a definitive end.

Summary

• Wonka achieves box office success with $500 million worldwide, surpassing its $125 million budget.
• Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Willy Wonka showcases the character's journey before owning the chocolate factory.
• The movie continues to dominate the charts and has the potential to break more box office records in its run.

Wonka has achieved yet another milestone at the box office. A prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the movie also serves as a predecessor for both Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp's live-action adaptations. Timothée Chalamet's depiction of Willy Wonka takes place long before he owns his titular chocolate factory, as he works to build what will someday be his legacy.

While it was not a guaranteed success, Wonka has become a dominant force at the box office. According to a report by Variety, the movie has crossed the $500 million mark worldwide. With Wonka having a $125 million budget, profitability was never a guarantee, but the movie musical has been at the top of the charts since it was initially released. There is still more time in its run, leaving even more opportunities to break box office records.

How Much Will Wonka Gain At The Box Office?

It is difficult to see a future for a Wonka sequel, given the nature of the story. Unless Timothée Chalamet is looking for the chance to adapt Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for a third time, the story is likely to end here. That's why its initial box office take was so important for the movie. Wonka was released on December 15, and it has spent much of its run at the top or very close to it. Despite stiff competition from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, The Beekeeper, and now Mean Girls, it has steadily increased its gains.

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This weekend, it took third place, just behind Mean Girls and The Beekeeper, which are both fresh releases. While Mean Girls easily took the top slot, Wonka can look forward to diminished competition next weekend. With the horror movie I.S.S. as the week's biggest release, the whimsical musical could corner its own market with only Mean Girls as competition.

Movie	Box Office Results
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory	$4 million
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory	$475 million
Wonka	$505 million and counting

At this point, any major gains at the box office are unlikely given that the movie is already so far into its own run. Had there been less competition this week, there might have been a chance to cruise to success, but Mean Girls has been a major challenge that the movie may not be able to overcome. Chalamet can only hope for a slow and steady stream of viewers before itofficially leaves theaters and heads for streaming platforms. Regardless, Wonka has already become the highest-grossing of the Willy Wonka movies, which is an accomplishment in itself.

Source: Variety