A24’s Tony Continues to Impress at the Box Office

A24’s biopic ‘Tony’ has landed at the No. 7 spot in a significant expansion to 1,642 runs, a far cry from its initial under-40 location count. The film has cooked up a $5 million weekend and a cumulative total of $6.6 million in week 3, thanks to the Matt Johnson-directed film starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain and Antonio Banderas as an early mentor.

The coming-of-age story delves into the formative experiences of a young Anthony Bourdain, exploring how his time working at a lobster restaurant on Cape Cod helped shape him into the iconic chef and TV host he eventually became. The film has received widespread critical acclaim, boasting a Certified Fresh rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a 92% audience score, excellent exit polls, and great word of mouth across various age demographics.

The success of ‘Tony’ is a testament to the enduring appeal of Anthony Bourdain’s story and the power of well-crafted storytelling on the big screen. As the film continues to gain momentum, it’s clear that audiences are eager to learn more about the life and legacy of this beloved culinary figure.

Other Notable Releases at the Specialty Box Office

In addition to ‘Tony,’ several other films have made a splash at the specialty box office. Black Bear’s ensemble company ‘Spa Weekend’ has opened at No. 9, raking in an estimated $3 million on just over 2,000 screens. The film follows three childhood besties as they embark on a much-needed spa getaway that descends into chaos when their trainwreck friend joins. The ensemble cast includes Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, and Anna Faris.

Mubi’s ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ by Jane Schoenbrun starring Gillian Anderson and Hanna Einbinder rounds out the top ten with $1.9 million on 1,036 screens in a nationwide week 3 expansion. A stellar opening has put the edgy horror film at a cumulative total of $3.7 million. One of the best-reviewed horror films of the year, ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ has built on momentum established during its limited release in New York, LA, and other major markets, continuing to find an audience among moviegoers drawn to unconventional horror and indie cinema.

Vertical’s first family film ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ based on a beloved U.K. book series and starring Andrew Garfield debuted to $1.4 million at 1,611 theaters. The distributor noted strength across the country from Salt Lake City, Pittsburgh, Providence, and Portland to Oregon, Honolulu, and Anchorage. Cinemark’s heartland-based theaters were particularly strong, speaking to the family audience.

Moderate releases include Prathyangira Cinemas’ family actioner ‘Irumudi,’ a Telugu film by Shiva Nirvana, which opened to a cool $1 million from 345 locations. Sci-fi drama ‘Hot Spot’ from Focus Features debuted to $250k at 268 locations and will continue its limited theatrical run in coming weeks. ‘Never Stop Chasing,’ Abramorama’s storm chasing documentary with Reed Timmer and his crew, opened to $164k at 126 theaters.

Lastly, Neon horror ‘It Ends’ opened on 5 screens to $60k, while Watermelon Pictures’ documentary ‘American Doctor’ took in $32k at 2 theaters in NY and LA for an $82k week 2 cume, expanding to Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle next week.

Greenwich opened French hit ‘The Marching Band’ in NYC at the Angelika Film Center for an estimated 3-day weekend gross of $12.2k.