Disney's Aladdin has surpassed $500 million at box offices around the world in just over two weeks.
In the 15 days since its release, the live action remake has become the third highest grossing film of 2019, hitting the milestone on Thursday.
It means Disney is behind the three biggest films of the year; Avengers: End Game, which made $2.7 billion worldwide following its release in April; Captain Marvel, released in February, which made $1 billion; and now Aladdin.
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Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Guy Ritchie and Will Smith in Amman. Getty Images -
British actress Naomi Scott smiles as she arrives to address a joint press conference at the Jordanian Royal Film Commission, in Amman, on May 13. EPA -
Will Smith and director Guy Ritchie speak to the media during their visit at the Amman Citadel, an ancient Roman landmark, on May 13. Reuters -
Cast members of Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' - Naomi Scott, Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Guy Ritchie - walk during their visit to the the Amman Citadel. Reuters -
Will Smith, who plays in the Genie, at the Citadel. Getty Images -
Naomi Scott, pictured at the Jordanian press conference, plays Princess Jasmine. Getty Images -
Will Smith, Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud attend the VIP screening of 'Aladdin' on May 13. Getty Images -
Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott in Amman. Getty Images -
Will Smith revealed his son, Jaden, convinced him to take the role in 'Aladdin'. Getty Images -
Much of the film was shot in Jordan. Reuters -
Naomi Scott, Will Smith and Mena Massoud capture their visit to the Citadel. Reuters -
'Aladdin' will be released in UAE cinemas on May 23. AP
The remake, which was mostly filmed in Jordan, stars Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, and Will Smith as the Genie. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the remake of the 1992 classic has won critical acclaim around the globe.
Aladdin is one of a number of high-profile films set to be released by Disney this year. With Tim Burton's Dumbo already in cinemas, this summer will see the live action remake of The Lion King released, alongside the highly-anticipated Toy Story 4. Later in the year will come Frozen 2 and trilogy finale Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker.
