‘American Hustle’ Crosses $200 Million at Worldwide Box Office

David O. Russell’s Oscar-nominated con man comedy has taken in $138M domestically, $64M from overseas

Columbia Pictures and Annapurna Pictures’ “American Hustle” has surpassed $200 million at the worldwide box office.

The announcement was made Thursday by Jeff Blake, chairman, worldwide marketing and distribution for Sony Pictures.

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The Atlas Entertainment Production starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence, has grossed $138.7 million in North America, setting a career high for director David O. Russell at the domestic box office, surpassing the $132.1 million take of “Silver Linings Playbook.”

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“American Hustle” has has grossed $64 million to date in overseas, and is yet to open in Germany, Russia and Korea. It’s production budget was $40 million.

“American Hustle” received 10 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and all four acting categories.

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