'Poor Things' Triumphs with Unforgettable Limited Box Office Debut
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Yorgos Lanthimos' film "Poor Things" had the best limited opening of the fall, earning a stellar $72K per-screen average at nine theaters in four markets. The film, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, and Ramy Youssef, received positive reviews and strong audience ratings. Additionally, "Waitress The Musical" had a successful opening weekend, grossing an estimated $3.2 million on 1,214 screens. Other notable debuts include Ava DuVernay's "Origin" and Wim Wenders' "Anselm." The indie box office is seeing strong traction with both young and older audiences, thanks to compelling storytelling and performances.
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- 'Poor Things' is too much. That's exactly why it's one of the best movies of the year The Arizona Republic
- 'Poor Things' Earns Winter's Best Limited Domestic Box Office Debut Collider
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