'Guardians' movie is expected to gross USD 260 million in its opening weekend.

The latest film from Marvel Studios, "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3," is expected to gross USD 260 million in its opening weekend worldwide.

 

The movie had already made USD 120 million worldwide through Friday, with USD 71.5 million of that coming from foreign markets, according to entertainment trade publication Deadline.

By the end of the weekend, it is anticipated that the amount will have more than doubled to USD 150 million.

The film, which is directed by cult and horror film-maker James Gunn, is screening in 52 countries, including Singapore and China.

Xinhua reported that "Guardians 3" gained the top box-office spot in China on Saturday, and generated a daily box office revenue of USD 8.35 million.

This is the third and final film in the space fantasy franchise, about a group of bounty hunters and scavengers known as the "Guardians Of The Galaxy".

The story takes place after the events of "Avengers: Endgame (2019)" and "Thor: Love And Thunder (2022)", and sees the team going about their lives when they suddenly come under attack from a mysterious organisation.