roped in an estimated $330.1 million worldwide, including $125.1 million in North America, in its pre-Thanksgiving weekend box office debut, and became the sixth biggest grossing weekend opener.
In addition, the film's weekend debut earnings secured it as a franchise high, beating out
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,
which drew in $102.7 million in 2005.
Earlier this month, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Hot Topic launched dedicated in-store boutiques with exclusive Deathly Hallows-inspired merchandise. Products, available now, include juniors', young men's and women's apparel (i.e. Gryffindor and Slytherin polo-and-tie combination tees), bags, throws, jewelry, key chains, stationery and posters.
In other Harry Potter news:
- Screenlife has released Scene It? Harry Potter App for iPhone and iPod touch, as well as an HD version for iPad.
- Warner Bros. Domestic Television has granted ABC Family the television premiere rights to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2. ABC Family now has rights to all eight films.
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