Alexander Skarsgård Fantasy Romance Officially Removed From 500-Plus Theaters
A surprising box-office run
The film emerged as one of the fall’s unexpected sleeper hits. Its early box-office debut beat expectations, and it went on to hold impressively in theaters. Its performance was notable for Black Bear Pictures, which had not produced a domestic hit in the previous year. The distributor’s releases included Christy, Shelter, In the Grey and The Rivals of Amziah King.
Theater count declines
The film has earned $20 million in domestic ticket sales and $30 million worldwide. Those totals amount to three times its reported $10 million budget.
Awards season could help
The movie’s run reflects the challenge facing niche releases as newer films arrive. Its theater count had begun to fall even after its initial success and strong holds.
Further gains remain possible if the film draws awards-season attention. The article describes its reception as excellent, while noting that it has not yet reached the end of its commercial run.
Key points
- The fantasy romance stars Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård.
- The movie is leaving more than 500 theaters ahead of a PVOD release later this month.
- It has grossed $20 million domestically and $30 million worldwide.
- Its reported budget was $10 million, and awards-season attention could bring further gains.