Two other Chinese releases also did really well in the shape of Buddies In India and Kung Fu Yoga starring Jackie Chan.
The Journey to The West sequel $85 million over the week and was far and away the top film globally, a quiet week across the rest of the world helped.
Split fell from the top to number 4 this week with a weekly gross of $41 million which brings its total gross to $101.6 million from 36 countries.
Also new this week is Buddies In India which is at number 2, released in 3 countries it takes $44 million across the globe this week.
Again due to its Asian release Kung Fu Yoga lands at number 5 this week, released in 5 countries the film takes $40 million.
Highest total grossing movie on the global box office this week is Sing which has now taken $463.7 million and is still released in 62 countries.
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