Published 17:45 IST, September 3rd 2019

'Hobbs & Shaw' beats 'Avengers: Endgame' to set new record for 2019

Dwyane Johnson and Jason Statham starrer 'Hobbs & Shaw' breaks all previous Box office records, emerges as the first film of 2019 to top the global box office.

Reported by: Diyali Banerjee
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Dwyane Johnson and Jason Statham starrer 'Hobbs & Shaw' has attained yet ar remarkable feat. Breaking all previous Box office records, film has emerged as first movie of year to top global box office four weekends in a row. In fact, 'Hobbs & Shaw' has beaten Disney/Marvel Hollywood blockbuster of year- 'Avengers: Endgame' earning 45.4 million USD worldwide over fourth weekend. 

Dwyane Johnson took to social media to celebrate occasion. He put out a video on Instagram and thanked audience for ir love and support. He said that 'Hobbs & Shaw' has broken record set out by 'superheroes'- Avengers, Spider-man and Captain Marvel, however, emphasized on how 'records are meant to be broken'. 

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"Hobbs & Shaw sets new 2019 box office record for being  #1 movie in world, for four weeks in a row. Besting previous three-week record held by Avengers, Spider-Man and Captain Marvel," Dwyane Johnson wrote in post.
 
"Records are made to be broken, so I look forward to next great movie giving us a run, kickin’ my ass and takin’ crown 👑  Thanks, everyone for amazing support and hope you had a fantastic Labor Day with your loved ones," he stated furr.

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Hobbs & Shaw

Standing true to expectations of fans, 'Fast & Furious' spin-off 'Hobbs & Shaw' is a ravishing treat to fans ahead of ninth installment of film franchise. With Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as ethical Hobbs and Jason Statham as  rogue American spy Shaw, film showcases a 'biting chemistry' between  actors who team up against Idris Elba's character in film.

Standing true to tion of 'Fast & Furious' franchise, film 'Hobbs & Shaw' is packed with jawdropping action sequences. It revolves around MI6 nt and Shaw's sister Hattie Shaw, played by Vanessa Kirby, getting hold of a highly contagious virus that has potential to destroy world.  nail-biting chemistry of Hobbs,  loyal nt of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw, a former British military elite operative, in 'Hobbs & Shaw' is an absolute treat to watch, especially after ir massive face-off in 2015’s 'Furious 7'.

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'Hobbs & Shaw' has however got mixed reviews. While 'Hobbs & Shaw' is undoubtedly a great film to watch, fans have pointed out that it is t typically a 'Fast & Furious' installment and said that 'it is too sci-fi for 'Fast & Furious' world'. However, 'Hobbs & Shaw' retains some of its basic elements like breathtaking car stuns, mindblowing actions and celebration of family bonds.

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What's next for Dwayne Johnson

Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson is gearing up for release of adventure drama 'Jumanji: Next Level' is all set to release in December this year. upcoming fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan is a sequel to 2017 film 'Jumanji: Welcome to Jungle' and fourth installment of 'Jumanji' franchise. Besides Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, film also stars Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Ser'Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, and Alex Wolff, reprising ir roles from previous film, alongside newcomers Awkwafina, Danny Glover, and Danny DeVito.

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16:18 IST, September 3rd 2019