The Fate of the Furious has $100 million Opening Weekend
The Fate of the Furious topped $100 million at the domestic box office, leading the Easter weekend charge and becoming the second 2017 release to top the century mark over its three-day opening. More importantly, on top of its North American debut, the film premiered in over 60 international markets where it brought in a record $432.3 million, resulting in a record $532.5 million worldwide debut.
The film, directed by F. Gary Gray, is also the highest-grossing opening for an African American director ever, according to Universal. Gray also directed the film Staight Outta Compton.