Box Office Report
The latest box office numbers are in, and it’s been a great weekend for Warner Bros. Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, "One battle after another", has debuted at number one, earning an estimated $22.4 million in North America. This is the best opening weekend of Anderson’s career, and it’s a significant achievement for a film with a long runtime and an R-rating.
Film Performance
The film, which is based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel "Vineland", has earned $26.1 million internationally, bringing its total worldwide gross to $48.5 million. With a production budget of $130 million, the film still has a way to go to break even, but its strong opening weekend is a promising start. The film’s cast, which includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro, is likely to help attract audiences in the coming weeks.
Box Office Rankings
The box office rankings for the weekend are as follows:
- "One battle after another" debuted at number one, earning $22.4 million
- "Gabby’s doll house: the film" came in second, earning $13.7 million
- "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" took third place, earning $7.1 million
- "The strangers: Chapter 2" opened in fifth place, earning $5.9 million
Other Films
Other films that were released over the weekend included "A big, brave nice journey", which earned $1.3 million in its second weekend, and "Eleanor the Great", which earned $935,577 on 892 screens. The latter film, which stars Scarlett Johansson and June Squibb, is a drama that premiered at the Cannes film festival.
IMAX Performance
"One battle after another" also performed well in IMAX theaters, earning $4.6 million on 412 screens. This represents 21% of the film’s total weekend gross, and is a significant contribution to its overall box office performance. The film was also shown in a limited number of Vistavision theaters, which offer a unique and immersive viewing experience.
Conclusion
Overall, it’s been a strong weekend at the box office, with several films performing well and earning significant amounts of money. "One battle after another" is the clear winner, however, with its debut at number one and its strong earnings in IMAX theaters. As the film continues to attract audiences in the coming weeks, it will be interesting to see how it performs and whether it can break even and turn a profit.
