A24's 'Primetime' Opens to $19.2M, Third-Best Weekend Ever
Robert Pattinson's true-crime thriller 'Primetime' debuts with $19.2 million, ranking fourth domestically and marking A24's third-best opening weekend.
"Primetime," the true-crime thriller starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, opened with $19.2 million from 2,863 North American venues, according to Variety. The film ranked fourth on domestic charts in its opening weekend.
The debut marks A24's third-best opening weekend ever. The film cost $15 million to produce.
Directed by Lance Oppenheim, "Primetime" holds an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes and received a B CinemaScore.
Pattinson proved the main draw: more than 75% of audiences cited him as their top reason for buying a ticket. The film also skewed young, with 69% of opening weekend audiences under 30.
Quick answers
How much did 'Primetime' earn in its opening weekend?
The film opened with $19.2 million from 2,863 North American venues.
Who stars in 'Primetime'?
Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen in the true-crime thriller, directed by Lance Oppenheim.
How does 'Primetime' rank among A24 releases?
It is A24's third-best opening weekend ever.