Alexander Skarsgård Romance Fantasy Opens to $5.7 Million
The film, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Olivia Colman, opened in fewer than 1,500 theaters and beat Black Bear's In the Grey and Shelter debuts.
A romance fantasy film starring Alexander Skarsgård and Olivia Colman opened to $5.7 million from fewer than 1,500 theaters, according to Collider. The debut exceeded expectations for the release.
The opening haul came in above two other Black Bear Pictures releases: In the Grey took $2.9 million in its debut, while Shelter opened to $5.5 million.
The film also posted a stronger hold this past weekend than A24's You Can See Everything and Heart of the Beast.
Counter-programming for older audiences
Over the past week, the film served as counter-programming for older women while the market was dominated by titles aimed at other demographics, according to Collider.
Quick answers
How much did the Alexander Skarsgård and Olivia Colman film open to?
It opened to $5.7 million from fewer than 1,500 theaters.
How did its opening compare with Black Bear Pictures' other releases?
Its debut was higher than In the Grey ($2.9 million) and Shelter ($5.5 million).