Detective Pikachu beats Tomb Raider to claim best US opening weekend for video game film Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Detective Pikachu beats Tomb Raider to claim best US opening weekend for video game film Charging by the hour. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 22 May 2019 24 comments Although the bar was set fairly low, Detective Pikachu has managed to claim the title of best ever opening weekend for a video game film. In the US, at least. According to figures from Box Office Mojo, the film pulled in $58m (£44.5m) during its American debut, earning around $10m more than 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, which managed $47.7m (£36.6m). This is not adjusted for inflation, however, so perhaps the classic Lara Croft title would have fared better had it been released in 2019. Meanwhile, the worldwide figures paint a slightly different story, with Warcraft still comfortably holding onto the title of best video game film opening weekend globally. Detective Pikachu managed a respectable $161m (£123.66) worldwide, but importantly Warcraft earned a whopping $156m (£119.7m) in China in its first five days - even if its American takings totalled a disappointing $24.4m (£18.43) during the same period (via The Guardian). According to analyst Daniel Ahmad, the general sentiment surrounding the film in China is that "the world that has been created and special effects are great but the story and script could be better". Tough crowd. Detective Pikachu opening weekend in China was $41m. An ok, not great opening imo. At a push it could reach the $100m lifetime mark in China. pic.twitter.com/Mlm7IFmc1S- Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) May 12, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Of course, if you're looking for a point of comparison to dwarf all these figures, look only to Avengers: Endgame, which is still rumbling on - and managed to earn $63m (£48m) in its third weekend. In total, it's now the second biggest film ever, earning a total $724m (£556m) domestically and $2.48bn (£1.8m) globally, placing it just behind Avatar at $2.78bn (£2.14m) (via Box Office Mojo). Still considering whether to help bump up Detective Pikachu's numbers? Check out Chris Tapsell's review of the film to help you decide - although personally I think it's worth going just to see the hideous Mr. Mime - or even worse, that Ditto. You'll know what I mean. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store