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King's Speech expected to pass $200 million

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter)

Overseas, "Speech" has earned $86.8 million to date, with several major territoriesGermany and Japan among themstill to open.

The film's worldwide total is $173.2 million.

"Speech" opens this weekend in a number of key countries, including Germany and Brazil.

Many questioned how the film would play in non-English speaking markets, especially after a relatively slow start in Spain. But after "Speech" picked up 12 Oscar nominations and won a series of major guild awards, business picked up.

To date, "Speech" has grossed a robust $6.9 million in Spain. And it's grossed $4.2 million in France since opening there last weekend.

"Speech" has done blockbuster business in the U.K. for distributor Momentum, and will cross the $50 million mark this weekend. It's earned $21.2 million in Australia and $2.1 million in New Zealand for Paramount International and local partner Transmission.