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The Pink Panther (2006 film) film closed in theatres on April 16, 2006, having grossed $82.2 million in its ten weeks of release. Overseas, the film took $76.6 million, resulting in total box office gross revenue of $158.9 million. United States screenings made up 51.8% of box office takings, with international viewings responsible for 48.2%. "The Pink Panther" is the highest-grossing film in the "Pink Panther" franchise. The film was released in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2006, and topped the country's box office that weekend. "The Pink Panther" was released for home viewing on June 13, 2006, and sold 693,588 DVD copies, worth