Warner Bros. ‘ The Little Things topped the box office this weekend with $ 4.8 million, while fans at home can also watch the movie on HBO Max.
The studio announced in December that all of their 2021 films will be released in theaters as well as on WarnerMedia’s HBO Max simultaneously. streaming service.
The Little Things, starring a trio of Oscar winners – Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek, earned the highest debut for an R-rated thriller since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, according to Deadline.
Box office winner: Warner Bros. The Little Things topped the box office this weekend with $ 4.8 million, while fans at home can also watch the movie on HBO Max
The debut managed to beat other ‘old guy thrillers’ that have debuted since the pandemic closed many theaters across the country.
His $ 4.8 million debut beat Russell Crowe’s Unhinged ($ 4 million), Open Road Films’ The Honest Thief ($ 4 million) and The Marksman ($ 3.1 million), both starring Liam Neeson, and Universal’s News of the World ($ 2.25 million) starring Tom Hanks.
The Little Things made its $ 4.8 million from 2,171 theaters, good for a meager $ 2,210 per screen during its opening weekend.
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Opening Weekend: The Little Things made its $ 4.8 million from 2,171 theaters, good for a meager $ 2,210 per screen on its opening weekend
While many theaters across the country are still closed, such as Los Angeles, whose theaters have closed since mid-March, others are reopening.
Cinemas in Chicago and Greater Illinois open this weekend, with theaters in Boston opening on Mondays for the first time since December at 25% capacity.
Seattle is also expected to reopen some theaters next weekend, although theaters in two of the major markets are not yet wide open.
Theaters: While many theaters across the country are still closed, such as Los Angeles, whose theaters have closed since mid-March, others are reopening.
There are only 5% of theaters open in the entire state of California, with only 20% of New York theaters open.
As for The Little Things, HBO Max has not released viewer data for its streaming debut, although the service was seemingly pleased with its performance.
“We are absolutely thrilled with how Warner Bros.” The Little Things is performing on HBO Max – it shot straight to number one, where it currently stands, ” said Andy Forssell, EVP and General Manager of HBO Max.
Viewers: As for The Little Things, HBO Max has not released viewership data for its streaming debut, although the service was seemingly pleased with its performance
‘Following the breakthrough success of Wonder Woman 1984, The Little Things showcases our audience’s insatiable appetite for quality feature films,’ he added.
The Little Things follows two police officers (Denzel Washington and Rami Malek) who are in Los Angeles on the hunt for a serial killer (Jared Leto) in 1990.
John Lee Hancock (The Founder, Saving Mr. Banks) wrote and directed the film, which also stars Natalie Morales and Chris Bauer.
Killer: The Little Things follows two police officers (Denzel Washington and Rami Malek) who are on the hunt for a serial killer (Jared Leto) in 1990 Los Angeles
The Croods: The New Age held onto second place at the box office, earning $ 1.84 million, up 2.5% from last weekend, with Wonder Woman 1984 in third place with $ 1.3 million .
Last weekend’s winner, The Marksman, dropped all the way to fourth place with $ 1.25 million, with Monster Hunter ($ 740K) finishing in the top 5.
The top 10 was rounded out by News of the World ($ 540K), Promising Young Woman ($ 260K), Fatale ($ 220K), The War With Grandpa ($ 147K), and Our Friend ($ 135K).
Director: John Lee Hancock (The Founder, Saving Mr. Banks) wrote and directed the film, which also stars Natalie Morales and Chris Bauer