“This is a great reflection on story-telling,” says Lionsgate UK & Europe CEO Zygi Kamasa about KnivesOut’s solid UK debut of $3.8M, including two days of previews
Rian Johnson’s movie, which landed second behind‘s colossal $19M, is Lionsgate’s widest ever UK release on 630 sites, surpassing box office sensationin the UK but it was something of an anomaly., an original crime-comedy IP, has made an impressive $70M global over its first weekend off a budget estimated to be around $40M. Lionsgate financed the film with MRC.
The starry ensemble, about a detective who investigates the death of a patriarch to an eccentric family, has had strong reviews in the UK.'Frozen 2' An Ice Machine With $739M Global As Elsa Continues Reign - International Box Office“It’s a good, fun alternative for most ages, but especially adults,” explains Kamasa . “It’s a terrific result for us and its reach is a reflection of how much exhibitors have embraced the film.
But to what extent is $3M really a “terrific” opening, factoring in P&A? “Films can open to many different numbers,” admits Kamasa. “Everything is relevant to brand and size.opened on not many more screens than us and grossed $19M in the UK. The thing to remember aboutis that it wasn’t a very expensive movie. It’s a contained, murder-mystery with a terrific ensemble. It will be very profitable for Lionsgate. Everything is relevant to cost.”.
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