The respectable opening suggests that Munich could potentially have a $100 million run. Spielberg's The Terminal had a similar start, yet eventually yielded more than $140 million. In fact, the director hasn't failed to top $100 million mark in international receipts since Amistad. Distributor DreamWorks positioned Munich to capitalize on the Academy Awards nominations.

In France and Germany, Munich was hurt partially by severe winter weather, causing the closure of several cinemas. France was still Munich's best market with $2.6 million from 445 screens, on par with The Terminal. Other debuts included United Kingdom ($2.1 million from 387 screens), Germany ($1.7 million from 394), Italy ($1.7 million from 214) and Spain ($1.7 million from 217).

Munich also opened at #1 in Israel, surrounded by controversy as the picture dramatizes Israel's reaction to the Palestinian terrorist attack at 1972 Munich Olympics. The $140,483 gross came from only 30 screens.

Source: Box Office Mojo.

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