Nicolas Cage’s film Longlegs had a successful weekend, grossing $6.7 million on 2,730 screens. This brings the film’s total earnings to $58.6 million, surpassing Parasite to become the indie distributor’s highest-grossing film. Additionally, in its third week of release, Longlegs has become the top-grossing R-rated horror film of 2024 and the highest-grossing indie horror film of the past decade, beating out other notable films in the genre.
The Fabulous Four Opens with Just Over $1 Million
In wide release, Bleecker Street’s The Fabulous Four is estimated to have grossed just over $1 million in its opening weekend on 1,045 screens. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and starring Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Bette Midler, the film follows a group of lifelong friends as they travel to Key West to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding. The Fabulous Four has secured the eighth spot at the weekend box office.
Focus Features’ Dìdì, the 2024 Sundance Audience Award winner, grossed $200k at five locations in limited release. With a per theater average of $40k, Dìdì is one of the top three limited openings of the year. The film, directed by Sean Wang, has received critical acclaim with a 95% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and an early audience score of 100%. Focus Features plans to continue its slow platform release strategy by adding approximately 50 theaters next weekend.
Raayan Enters the Domestic Box Office Top 10
Raayan, a Tamil-language crime thriller from PrimeMedia, written and directed by Dhanush, entered the domestic box office rankings at number 10. The film grossed $378.6 over the weekend on 120 screens with a cumulative total of $453k. This demonstrates the diverse range of films that are finding success in the current box office landscape.
Widow Clicquot, a historical drama by Thomas Napier, continues to perform well in its second week of release. On 83 screens, the film earned an estimated 3-day box office gross of $113k, bringing its total earnings to $396k. Similarly, IFC Films’ Oddity by Damian McCarthy has grossed $100k in its second weekend on 229 screens, surpassing a total of $1 million.
Focus Features’ Touch, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, is in its third week of release, grossing $43k over the weekend in 84 theaters. The film’s cumulative earnings have reached $1.1 million, showcasing a consistent performance at the box office despite increased competition.
Overall, the weekend box office results indicate a variety of films finding success in different genres and release strategies. From horror to crime thrillers to historical dramas, audiences have a diverse array of options to choose from, contributing to a dynamic and engaging box office landscape.