Sony Pictures Classics’ 4k rerelease of Run Lola Run proved to be a hit over the weekend, bringing in an estimated $154k on 275 screens. The film, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in the U.S., follows the story of Lola as she races through Berlin to save her boyfriend’s life. The experimental thriller has once again captured audiences’ attention and is a testament to the enduring appeal of indie cinema.
A24’s Tuesday, a modern-day fairy tale featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, made a strong entrance with a $26k opening on two screens. Directed by Daina O. Pusic, the film premiered at Telluride and quickly became a must-see for audiences, leading to sold-out Q&A shows throughout the weekend. With plans to expand nationwide next week, Tuesday is poised to continue its success in the indie film circuit.
Utopia found success with I Used to Be Funny, starring Rachel Sennott, which grossed an estimated $15k over the weekend on one screen. Ally Pankiw’s directorial debut, lauded at SXSW, captivated audiences at the Quad Cinema and is set to continue its run in NYC before opening in LA and select theaters across the U.S. and Canada. With strong performances and rave reviews, I Used to Be Funny is proving to be a standout in the indie film landscape.
Bleecker Street’s Ezra, directed by Tony Goldwyn, continued its run with a gross of $370k in its second weekend on 1,145 screens. Despite mixed reviews, the film has maintained a 91% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, showing that it has resonated with viewers. On the other hand, IFC Films’ In A Violent Nature saw a steeper drop in its second week, bringing in $209k on 1,266 screens for a cume of $3.64 million. With a lackluster reception from audiences, the film failed to connect in the same way as other horror fare from IFC.
Neon’s Spanish animated film, Robot Dreams by Pablo Berger, continued to perform well with $53.6k on seven screens in its second week, bringing its cume to $100.4k. Oscilloscope’s Flipside, a documentary executive produced by Judd Apatow, saw $12.5k on nine screens in its second week for a cume of $26.5k. These films showcase the diversity and quality of indie cinema, proving that there is a wide range of stories to be told and audiences eager to experience them on the big screen.