The highly anticipated film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, shone brightly at the box office this weekend, raking in an impressive $27.4 million in global ticket sales. Of this total, $21 million was contributed by audiences in the U.S. and Canada alone.
According to Comscore, this post-Thanksgiving holiday weekend release is projected to have the highest domestic box office gross in the past two decades. This remarkable achievement further solidifies Beyoncé’s status as an entertainment powerhouse.
Directed, written, and produced by the multi-talented artist herself, Renaissance showcases Beyoncé’s 39-city blockbuster world tour. Captivating audiences worldwide, the film offers an intimate glimpse into her electrifying performances.
Coincidentally, Renaissance follows in the footsteps of Taylor Swift’s concert film, The Eras Tour, which was a resounding success at the box office. Beyoncé’s latest offering is expected to attract around 900,000 viewers over the weekend. The average ticket price for this highly anticipated cinematic experience is estimated to be $23.32, surpassing Swift’s The Eras Tour ticket price of $20.78.
According to EntTelligence, data analytics experts, the audience for Renaissance skews slightly older, more diverse, and predominantly male when compared to Swift’s film. Additionally, it attracts a lesser family-oriented crowd than Swift’s PG-rated production.
In another notable accomplishment, Renaissance marks AMC Theatres Distribution’s second consecutive No. 1 domestic box office opening following The Eras Tour, which premiered on October 13.
Comscore’s senior media analyst, Paul Dergarabedian, highlights the significance of both films opening at number one. He believes this speaks volumes about the tremendous allure of popular music acts and their impact not only on theaters but also on their respective record labels.
The remarkable success of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé echoes the magnetism and talent of the iconic artist herself, solidifying her status as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
Beyoncé’s Film Breaks IMAX Records
Beyoncé’s latest film has not only captivated audiences around the globe but has also made waves in the IMAX box office. With an impressive $4.6 million in North America and a staggering $5.1 million globally, it marks the second biggest IMAX opening weekend for a musical concert or documentary.
Taylor Swift’s Film Dominates the Box Office
Taylor Swift’s film, on the other hand, continues to shine at the box office. Coming in as the 15th highest-grossing film over the weekend, it has raked in an impressive $178.8 million domestically and a whopping $249.5 million worldwide, according to BoxOfficeMojo.
International Success for Beyoncé
The success of Beyoncé’s film is not limited to North America. This weekend alone, it is projected to generate an additional estimated $6.4 million in 94 markets. Furthermore, it will continue to roll out in various countries, including Brazil, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, and Thailand in the coming weeks. Comscore’s expert, Dergarabedian, believes that this will further contribute to its international triumph.
Other Top Performers
While Beyoncé and Taylor Swift dominated the box office, other films also made their mark. Lions Gate’s “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” secured second place with an impressive $14.5 million over the weekend and a cumulative total of $121.2 million. Toho International’s “Godzilla Minus One” followed closely behind in third place with $11 million.
Box Office Rankings
Universal’s “Trolls Band Together” took the fourth spot this weekend, earning $7.6 million domestically and accumulating $74.8 million overall. Disney’s “Wish” earned a respectable $7.4 million during its second weekend, bringing its domestic total to nearly $42 million.
Strong Box Office Performance Continues
Overall, this weekend’s box office raked in an estimated $94.7 million domestically. Furthermore, with domestic box office sales reaching $8.37 billion so far this year, there has been a remarkable 23% increase compared to last year.