The ultra violent adaptation from a series of graphic novels by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones earned $7.6 million in the U.K., second to fellow rookie The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian ($8.1 million). Wanted, which will be released around the world during the next three months, will be confronted this coming weekend by Will Smith superhero Hancock, which is set to open in 49 territories, including the U.K., Germany, Australia, Brazil and Korea.

Kung Fu Panda was No. 2 overseas with $23.3 million, followed by Prince Caspian($19.3 million), Get Smart ($12.3 million), The Incredible Hulk ($11.8 million), Indiana Jones AndThe Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull ($11.7 million), Sex And The City ($11.2 million) and The Happening ($7.4 million). At the same time, new North American champ Wall-E teed off promisingly in six Latin American countries to begin a staggered global rollout that ends in Japan on December 5. The cartoon earned $3.1 million, headed by Brazil’s $1.4 million.

Kung Fu Panda hit the top in Australia with a powerful $6.9 million, and has reached $101.1 million in a little over three sessions of staggered releases in only 14 markets. Top contributors include South Korea ($24.3 million) and Russia ($19.5 million). In addition to lording over U.K. theatres, Prince Caspian ruled in France ($6.1 million). The international total for the domestic disappointment rose to $161.2 million.