Revenue in North America for the year dipped 2.3 percent, but growth at the international box office resulted in a 3 pecent uptick at the worldwide box office.
Among other specialty offerings making an aggressive play over holidays, 'The Shape of Water' and 'Phantom Thread' also impress, while 'I, Tonya' hopes to skate to glory.
Ridley Scott raced to finish 'All the Money in the World' after replacing disgraced actor Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer; Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' likewise launches on Christmas Day.
'Pitch Perfect 3' and the 'The Post' also prosper. The verdict is out on 'The Greatest Showman,' while R-rated comedy 'Father Figures' finds coal in its stocking.
'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' and 'The Greatest Showman' join 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' in the holiday parade on Wednesday, followed by 'Pitch Perfect 3,' 'Downsizing' and 'Father Figures' on Friday.
The family-friendly drama will be looking to generate the same positive word of mouth in China that has lifted it to an outsanding $103 million in North America.