The Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow film is doing its biggest business in China, where it has earned $143 million to date to become the top-grossing Warners title in history in the Middle Kingdom.

In North America, Ready Player One's total through Thursday was $71.9 million. Its overall foreign total is roughly $228 million.

Spielberg's last big-budget commercial film, The BFG, was a major disappointment, topping out at $55.5 million domestically and $183.3 million globally following its release in summer 2016.

His recent adult dramas, such as the Oscar-nominated The Post, have been solid box-office players. The Post has grossed $168.7 million since its release in December.