The sexy tennis drama “ Challengers ” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Zendaya and castmates Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor have been on a globetrotting press tour to get the word out about Italian director Luca Guadagnino’s original film, which opened in 3,477 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
“We’re obviously very, very happy with the number,” said Kevin Wilson, who heads theatrical distribution for Amazon Studios and MGM. “Looking at the audience who showed up, it’s really encouraging. It’s not the easiest audience to get to theaters.”
Women made up 58% of ticket buyers, who also skewed younger overall: 41% were between the ages of 18 and 24.
Ticket sales from large format screens, including IMAX, made up about 40% of the opening weekend grosses. According to PostTrak exit poll reported by Deadline, 55% of audiences said they went to see the film because of Zendaya. In fact, this weekend, Zendaya movies accounted for around 26% of the overall box office with the re-release of “ Dune: Part Two ” in IMAX, which made nearly $2 million.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Auto industry insiders highlight interdependence between China, EuropeMiami Dolphins bolster pass rush, taking Chop Robinson of Penn State with 21st pick of NFL draftHow at least 13 banks may have worked with feds to SPY on transactions of hundreds of proHow a boy's offer of one dollar to a 'homeless man' sparked an incredible friendshipTen stocks to invest in NOW to profit from Rishi's defence spending boostMike Trout leading majors in home runs, but is looking for more consistency at the plateDavid Bowie was rightFrankie Capan III shoots 13Sacha Baron Cohen breaks his silence after Rebel Wilson's redacted memoir was released in the UKChiefs trade up with Bills to select WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in NFL draft
2.746s , 6500.90625 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Box office: ‘Challengers’ scores with $15 million in ticket sales ,World Wanderer news portal