EXCLUSIVE : As the international box office slowly limps back to life, the tendency for audiences to lean into fresh and local titles continues. France , for example, saw a 23% increase in ticket sales across the Top 10 over the most recent weekend, led by Gaumont’s new local comedy Tout Simplement Noir and followed by Warner Bros’ Scoob ! , also a new entry, which did $900K in the Hexagon – and $1.8M total in five markets. Scoob! , the feature animation from director Tony Cervone, opted to have a PVOD and digital ownership release instead of theatrical domestically. It began streaming on HBO Max in June, but is hitting cinemas in some overseas markets. The full weekend was $1.8M from France, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Vietnam. The results are strong in light of the ongoing crisis. Spain opens today and there are about 20 more releases still to come. Related Story How 'Detective Chinatown 3' Became A Box Office Sensation & What The Middle … [Read more...] about ‘Scoob!’ Is Weekend Top Dog With $1.8M From 5 Overseas Markets; ‘Peninsula’ To Thrill Korea – International Box Office