A24’s ‘The Invite’ Expands Nationwide, Enters Top 6 at Domestic Box Office
A24’s ‘The Invite,’ directed by Olivia Wilde, has made a significant impact in its third week of release, expanding to a limited nationwide footprint of 1,610 locations, up from 28 screens in its initial release. This expansion has contributed to the film’s impressive box office performance, with the comedy grossing over $5.7 million in week three and a cumulative total of $7.38 million.
‘The Invite’ boasts an impressive 96% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, along with an 88% audience score and excellent exit polls. The film, which features Olivia Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, launched on seven screens on June 26, marking one of the top per-screen openings of the year.
According to solid audience recommendations, ‘The Invite’ has received a definite recommendation at 69%, 4.5 stars, and 89% positive reviews.
In other indie film news, Angel Studios’ ‘Young Washington’ ranked No. 5, while Focus Features’ ‘Obsession’ took the No. 7 spot. A24’s ‘Backrooms’ ranked No. 10 in the domestic box office rankings.
‘Obsession,’ which crossed the $250 million mark in its ninth week, has solidified its position as the fifth-highest-grossing horror film domestically of all time, according to Focus Features.
Other Notable Indie Film Openings
Sony Pictures Classics’ ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ debuted on 1,000 screens, grossing $954,000. The film, directed by David Wain and starring Zoey Deutch, marks a significant opening for the studio.
Magnolia Pictures’ ‘Maddie’s Secret’ continued its holdover performance, grossing an estimated $150,000 on 149 screens in week four, bringing its cumulative total to $799,000.
IFC Films’ ‘Night Nurse’ is expected to debut on 330 screens, with an estimated $72,000 gross.
Indian Films Post Strong Numbers
Shloka Entertainment’s ‘Lenin,’ a Telugu romance directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, opened in 250 theaters, grossing $560,000. Shree International’s ‘Dhamaal 4,’ a Bollywood comedy, debuted in 387 theaters, with a $467,000 weekend.
‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’ and ‘Remake’ Shine in Specialty Box Office
‘Reading Lolita in Tehran,’ a film adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s bestselling memoir, opened exclusively at the Angelika Film Center in New York City, grossing an estimated $15,000 as the top film in the complex for the weekend. The film, directed by Eran Riklis and starring Goshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir, and Mina Kavani, represents a unique cultural collaboration between Israeli and Iranian artists.
Music Box Films’ ‘Remake,’ a documentary directed by Ross McElwee, premiered with a $8,500 opening at Film Forum, boasting a 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film will expand to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto next weekend.
Big World Pictures’ ‘The Hole,’ a 1981 comedy directed by Tsai Ming-Liang, re-released with a $6,800 opening at Film at Lincoln Center.
Brainstorm Media’s ‘The Floaters,’ a Jewish summer camp comedy, grossed $8,500 on one screen at the Quad in New York City, selling out multiple shows. The film will expand to Los Angeles next week, with additional releases throughout July and August.
