Source: Variety.com

James Bond stayed dominant at the international box office for the fourth consecutive weekend as "Quantum of Solace" gunned down $40.6 million at 10,400 playdates in 72 markets.

"Solace" has cumed $309 million overseas, ranking No. 56 on the all-time list. Among Bond movies, it trails only 2006's "Casino Royale," which grossed $430 million internationally.

"Solace" scored its top figures with a $7.9 million launch in Australia, 44% higher than "Casino Royale," and in its Spanish opening with $5.1 million, 36% above "Casino." Its fourth British frame stayed sturdy with $4.4 million, off 44%, for a U.K. cume of $71.4 million.

The Bondpic continuing showing solid traction elsewhere with its third German weekend off 47% to $4.3 million for a $32.3 million total. France declined 45% in its fourth frame to $1.7 million, lifting the French cume to $28.8 million.

"Solace" saw China skid 63% to $1.3 million while South Korea declined 47% to $1.1 million and Switzerland fell 49% to 1 million. The Swiss cume has hit $8.1 million, making it the highest grossing film this year in that market.

"Solace," which opened most of its markets two weeks ago, will launch in New Zealand weekend. Its final markets will be Venezuela and Uruguay in December and Japan in January.