LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "The Avengers" flexed its muscles overseas, opening at No. 1 in all 39 markets and rolling up $ 178 million a week ahead of its U.S. debut. Joss Whedon's superhero spectacular earned a whopping $ 24.7 million in the U.K., Disney's best three-day weekend ever there. It also took in $ 19.7 million from Australia, a record $ 15.9 million from Mexico and another $ 12.9 million from Korea. In addition to Mexico, "The Avengers" opening was the biggest ever in Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, New Zealand and the Philippines. ...
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"The Avengers" smashes overseas box office records
