The Fabelmans grossed an estimated 160k this weekend at four theaters in NY and LA. That’s a 40K per screen average, on par with recent strong (for post-Covid) specialty openings like The Banshees Of Inisherin (at 45k PSA) and Tár (also 40k), both on four screens too, reflecting a definite pickup in the specialty space. Spielberg’s written, directed and produced semi-autobiographical tale debuted into one of the biggest openings of the year with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The Universal Pictures’ release has the potential to drum up strong weekday business from older demos (U’s Ticket To Paradise has) that don’t feel the need to rush out on opening weekend, especially with Wakanda fever, or on weekends in general. It’s preparing to expand to 600 screens on Nov. 23 and will likely go beyond that given an A Cinema Score, mid-90 Certified Fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes with audiences/critics,...
The Universal Pictures’ release has the potential to drum up strong weekday business from older demos (U’s Ticket To Paradise has) that don’t feel the need to rush out on opening weekend, especially with Wakanda fever, or on weekends in general. It’s preparing to expand to 600 screens on Nov. 23 and will likely go beyond that given an A Cinema Score, mid-90 Certified Fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes with audiences/critics,...
- 11/13/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
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