“Coco” breaks opening record in Mexico

Disney-Pixar “Coco” received over 4 million spectators in its first opening weekend in Mexico, which has made it the most-watched original animated film in the country.

According to Forbes, this Day of the Dead-themed film grossed $176.7 million of Mexican pesos during that same weekend and is expected to have a similar reception in other countries of Latin America.

"Coco" was directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina, and produced by Darla K. Anderson, and will premiere in the U.S. on November 22.

On its Twitter account, Dinsey-Pixar shared photos of the film's opening in Mexico City:
 

Seize your moment to sneak a peek at last night's Mexico City premiere of #PixarCoco, in theatres in Mexico Oct. 27 and in the US Nov. 22. pic.twitter.com/8QfKb1u5uf

— Disney•Pixar (@DisneyPixar) 25 de octubre de 2017

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