MUMBAI: Columbia Pictures' Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond adventure, has garnered approximately $167.1 million to become the most successful Bond film in North America.

The film has surpassed Casino Royale collections, which had grossed $167 million domestically.

Taking in a worldwide gross so far to $550 million, Quantum of Solace is already the second-highest grossing Bond film worldwide.

Sony Pictures chairman worldwide distribution marketing Jeff Blake said, "It is always gratifying when the audience responds to a film, but to be working with a character as successful as James Bond and see the two films Sony has handled become the two most successful films in the history of the franchise makes us all tremendously proud. It has been a special thrill to work on the Bond films, and we couldn't be more excited by the success of Quantum of Solace."

Quantum of Solace is still playing in 891 theatres in the United States.