Sundays final tally will determine ifBottoms nabs the highest per-screen average post-pandemic on ten or more screens.
The Alamo runs are a partnership launched after the films buzzy premiere at SXSW.
We fit their profile, said Kevin Wilson, head of distribution for MGM/Amazon Studios.
Bottoms: from left: Rachel Sennott, Ruby Cruz, Ayo EdebiriUnited Artists / courtesy Everett Collection
Their bizarre plan works.
Sennott starred in Seligmans 2020 indie hitShiva Baby.
Edebiri broke out inThe Bear.
Its so nice to see these little movies, especially post-pandemic, do well, said Wilson.
It feels like the marketplace is coming back.
Exit polls are above the norm, with women under 25 especially enthusiastic.
Breakdown: Friday $782,519; Saturday $522,677; Sunday $418,141.
The distributor is projecting National Cinema Day will provide a 6% bump today.
Music Box FilmsFremontgrossed $16k from limited showtimes at fourindependenttheaters in the San Francisco Bay area.
Additional regional limited engagements begin next week along with TVOD and DVD.
