Angels Studios’ Jim Caviezel thriller, Sound of Freedom, came on strong on Tuesday giving Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny a run for his money, however, until ac…
a run for his money, however, until actuals are reported, it remains to be seen who won July 4th, both distributors reportingas a clear No. 2 in its opening yesterday with $11M at 2,634 theaters, withNonetheless, all industry eyes are watching the anomaly of this non-major studio independent title which has faith-based elements. Some pre-release projections haddoing $11M-$15M over six days, not one. We also heard a 6-day of $20M.
Angel Studios is a using a crowdfunding platform to spur its ticket sales, named ‘Pay It Forward’. The patent-pending technology from the distributor is billed as empowering moviegoers to purchase tickets for other people. It was first launched back in March with the release ofabout the prophet Abraham, that movie opening to $5.5M and finaling stateside at $12M. Angels Studios reports this morning that an additional $2.6M has been raised by crowdfunding, bringing the gross forto $14M.
What’s going on here? I hear from theater owners that some of them were allowed to screen the movie as early as Monday. Also, there’s a big right-wing fueling of grosses here, many tell me.show, where the host was urging viewers to turn out for the opening. I’m hearing whispers that many right wing groups snapped up tickets and are giving them out for free.are those faith-based titles that are based on true stories or are part of a thriller genre, but it’s even blowing those titles away, i.e.
‘s better-than-expected July 4th, a day not always known for moviegoing, was only off 3% from Monday’s $11.8M putting its 5-day haul atNo Time to Die,
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