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 its 2021 films would not only be released in theaters, but also simultaneously on WarnerMedia’s HBO Max. streaming service as well.
The Little Things, starring a trio of Oscar winners – Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek, had the highest debut of a miniseries 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 premiere has outpaced other ‘old thrillers’ that have opened since the pandemic closed many cinemas across the country.
His $ 4.8 million debut surpassed 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 News of Universal’s World ($ 2.25 million) starring Tom Hanks.
The Little Things grossed $ 4.8 million in 2,171 cinemas, representing an average of $ 2,210 per screen over the opening weekend.
Thriller: The premiere managed to overcome other ‘old-age thrillers’ that debuted since the pandemic that closed many cinemas across the country
Opening weekend: The Little Things grossed $ 4.8 million in 2,171 cinemas, representing an average of $ 2,210 per screen over the opening weekend
While many cinemas across the country are still closed – like Los Angeles, whose cinemas have been closed since mid-March, others are reopening.
The cinemas in Chicago and greater Illinois opened this weekend, with the cinemas in Boston scheduled to open on Monday at 25% capacity for the first time since December.
Seattle is expected to reopen some cinemas next weekend as well, although cinemas in two of the most important markets have not yet opened widely.
Theaters: Although many cinemas across the country are still closed – like Los Angeles, whose cinemas have been closed since mid-March, others are reopening
There are only 5% of cinemas open in the entire state of California, with only 20% of cinemas in New York open.
As for The Little Things, HBO Max did not release any audience data for its streaming debut, although the service was apparently satisfied with its performance.
‘We are absolutely excited about the way Warner Bros.’ The Little Things is performing on HBO Max – immediately moved up to number one, where it currently stands, ‘said Andy Forssell, EVP and general manager of HBO Max.
Preview: As for The Little Things, HBO Max did not release any preview data for its streaming debut, although the service was apparently satisfied with its performance.
“After the great success of Wonder Woman in 1984, The Little Things shows the insatiable appetite that our audience has for high quality films,” he added.
The Little Things follows two policemen (Denzel Washington and Rami Malek) who are on the hunt for a serial killer (Jared Leto) in 1990 in Los Angeles.
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 policemen (Denzel Washington and Rami Malek) who are on the hunt for a serial killer (Jared Leto) in 1990 in Los Angeles
The Croods: The New Age quickly held second at the box office, earning $ 1.84 million, up 2.5% over last weekend, with Wonder Woman in 1984 in third place with $ 1, 3 million.
Last weekend’s winner, The Marksman, dropped to fourth place with $ 1.25 million, with Monster Hunter ($ 740K) completing the top 5.
The top 10 were completed 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