Bohemian Rhapsody Box Office collection: Freddie Mercury biopic’s worldwide tally sits at $141.7 million
There`s a new box office queen in town. Fox`s Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" overperformed with a rocking $50 million when it debuted in 4,000 theaters. That was enough to dominate in North America over fellow newcomers "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" and "Nobody`s Fool". Here are the Box Office details, according to Reuters:
Bohemian Rhapsody: Second-best music biopic
Bohemian Rhapsody: Critical response
Rami Malek stars as iconic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in the film, which cost around $50 million to produce. It`s a bittersweet symphony for Fox as the studio prepares to merge with Disney. "Bohemian Rhapsody" has generated a mixed critical response, though audiences have embraced it with a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore. Image source: YouTube
Bohemian Rhapsody: Co-produced by New Regency
"I`m not surprised there`s a disconnect, but audiences didn`t miss it," said Chris Aronson, Fox`s head of domestic distribution. "That`s the power of word of mouth - and Queen and their music." Overseas, "Bohemian Rhapsody" bowed this weekend with $72 million for a global start of $122.5 million. Imax screens accounted for $10 million of its box office total. The biographical musical, co-produced by New Regency, opened in the United Kingdom last weekend with a huge $12.2 million, ranking as one of the best debuts in that territory. Its worldwide tally currently sits at a strong $141.7 million. Image Source: YouTube
Bohemian Rhapsody: Director Bryan Singer
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: $20 million from 3,766 venues
Disney`s "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" launched at No. 2 on the lower end of expectations with a disappointing $20 million from 3,766 venues, a rare miss for the Magic Kingdom given the movie`s $125 million price tag. The disastrous opening is the lowest in over a year for the studio. Though Disney has struggled recently with movie`s that don`t feature a Spandexed superhero, the studio can at least afford to take a hit. Image source: YouTube
Disney: Biggest releases of 2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Worldwide total of $58 million
Disney: Classic Christmas Tale
Disney is hoping the classic Christmas tale is able to pick up steam as it heads into the holidays. "Obviously, it`s not the start we were looking for, but it`s a great family friendly option," said Cathleen Taff, Disney`s president of domestic distribution. "Sometimes it doesn`t connect as broadly as we want it to." Image Source: YouTube
Nobody`s Fool: $13.7 million from 2,468 screens
In third, Paramount`s "Nobody`s Fool," the first R-rated comedy from Tyler Perry, generated $13.7 million from 2,468 screens. That`s one of the lowest bows for a Perry movie, It`s the first solo starring vehicle for breakout Tiffany Haddish, who continues to solidify her box office chops. The boisterous funny woman also starred in this year`s "Night School" with Kevin Hart, along with Ike Barinholtz`s "The Oath." Image Source: YoouTube
A Star Is Born: Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga starer
Rounding out the top five are holdovers "A Star Is Born" and "Halloween." Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga`s "A Star Is Born" pocketed another $11.1 million in its fifth outing, marking an impressive drop of just 21 percent. That brings its domestic tally to a huge $165 million. Universal and Blumhouse`s R-rated slasher "Halloween" earned $11 million for a North American total of $150 million. Image Source: YouTube
Boy Erased: Opened in five theaters, generated $220,000
At the specialty box office, Focus Features` "Boy Erased" opened in five theaters in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco with the best screen average of the weekend. It generated $220,000 for an average of $44,000 per location. Lucas Hedges and Nicole Kidman star in the gay conversion drama, which will expand into 75 theaters next weekend. "It`s a very emotional time in America, and audiences seem to be seeing and hearing the urgency in this story. It`s a film we always hoped would bring families together and get people talking, and that seems to be happening," said Focus` president of distribution Lisa Bunnell. Image Source: YouTube