The Viola Davis-led action epic “The Woman King” easily conquered the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters, against a crowded market of new releases.
Next week will see the release of Olivia Wilde’s much-discussed “Don’t Worry Darling," which could give a boost to the box officeThe Viola Davis-led action epic “ The Woman King ” easily conquered the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters, against a crowded market of new releases. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, surpassed expectations and earned $19 million in ticket sales, according to estimates from Sony on Sunday.
“The Woman King” was released by Sony and TriStar in 3,765 locations and carries a reported production budget of $50 million, which was co-financed by eOne. The film, about the Agojie, the all-female army of the Kingdom of Dahomey in West Africa in the 1800s, got glowing reviews after its debut at the Toronto Film Festival. It currently boasts a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
“This one has great reviews, an epic story and a great star in the lead role," said Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore’s senior media analyst. “People want to go to the movie theater and audiences are back in the habit of expecting new movies in theaters." The horror movie “Barbarian,” a 20th Century Studios release, took second place in its second weekend with $6.3 million.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Viola Davis and Gina Prince-Bythewood on the Battle to Get ‘The Woman King’ MadeFor the film’s star and director, the historical epic of West African female fighters represents Black women in a new light: 'The part of the movie that we love is also the part of the movie that is terrifying to Hollywood.'
Read more »
5 Healthy Habits Viola Davis Swears by To Look Amazing at 57Viola Davis is extremely dedicated to her health routine. Here are some of the star's habits that help her look so amazing at 57.
Read more »
Viola Davis is 'The Woman King' in an epic story inspired by true events'The Woman King' is Gina Prince-Bythewood's most ambitious project yet — a rousingly old-fashioned action-drama, drawn from true events, about women warriors in 19th-century West Africa.
Read more »
Viola Davis is 'The Woman King' in an epic story inspired by true eventsThe Agojie are led by the powerful General Nanisca, played by a galvanizing Viola Davis. She isn't the ruler of this kingdom — that would be the king, played by John Boyega — but given the movie's title, you suspect it's only a matter of time.
Read more »
‘Woman King,’ Viola Davis and the culmination of a struggle | amNewYork'It was sort of metaphoric to not just everything I had done to prepare for this role but everything that I had done as a Black woman to prepare for this moment.'
Read more »
Viola Davis Found Purpose With ‘The Woman King’: ‘Hitting the Glass Ceiling Is Not Success, It’s Significance’In “The Woman King,” Oscar-winner (and four-time nominee) Viola Davis stars as Nanisca, leader of the Agojie, an all-woman fighting force who defended the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and…
Read more »