Fresh off his appearance in the hit Netflix seriesBlack Doves, in which he starred alongsideKeira Knightley,Ben Whishawis experiencing box office success withPaddington in Peru, the long-awaited third installment in the beloved children’s franchise. Thanks to the film’s strong performance so far,Whishaw’s career box office haul has passed an impressive milestone globally. Whishaw has appeared in films of all shapes and sizes over the years, from indie dramas such asPassagesto billion-dollar-grossing blockbusters such asSkyfall.
Paddington in Peruhas generated over $130 million at the worldwide box officeso far,pushing Whishaw’s cumulative haul past the $4.3 billion mark. This puts Whishaw ahead of actors such asCatherine O’Hara,Bryan Cranston,Mark Strong,Christoph Waltz, andJesse Eisenberg. In a matter of days, Whishaw will overtake fellow BritsHugh GrantandKenneth Branagh. Interestingly, Whishaw is currently only around $50 million shy of passingJohn Krasinski’s career haul, which he likely will, considering how well the Paddington movies tend to do. The franchise has generated over $700 million worldwide, with the first installment having grossed over $300 million globally.
The most successful film that Whishaw has been a part of is the James Bond hitSkyfall, which grossed over $1.1 billion globally. Whishaw debuted as the “quartermaster” Q in the film; it’s a role that he reprised inSpectre(over $870 million worldwide), andNo Time to Die(over $750 million worldwide). Some of his other major hits, besides the three Paddington films, includeMary Poppins Returns(nearly $350 million worldwide), andPerfume: Story of a Murderer(over $130 million). Whishaw has balanced his theatrical output with appearances in several successful television shows, such asLondon Spy,A Very English Scandal, and the fourth season ofFargo.
The ‘Paddington’ Movies Have Been Beloved by Audiences and Critics
Like its predecessors,Paddington in Peruhas beencritically acclaimed. It currently holds a “fresh” 94% approval rating on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, as compared to the first film’s 96% score, and the second film’s near-perfect 99% score. Produced ona reported budget of $90 million,Paddington in Peruis directed by the debutanteDougal Wilson, who took over from series architectPaul King. The movie also featuresHugh Bonneville,Emily Mortimer,Julie Walters, andOlivia Colman. You can watchPaddington in Peruin theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Paddington in Peru
