Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw Then TV Glow” is making waves at the box office, with an estimated earning of over $195k on 21 screens in its second week of release. The film’s success can be attributed to its passionate fan base, which primarily consists of young, male, and LGBTQ+ viewers. This gender-bending supernatural thriller has captured the attention of audiences and is set to continue its rollout in the weeks to come.
Director Jane Schoenbrun was recently honored with a Breakthrough Artist award at the Coolidge Corner theater in Boston. The screening of “I Saw Then TV Glow” was sold out and attended by cast members Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine. The film follows the story of queer teens coming of age in the 1990s suburbs, who are obsessed with a late-night sci-fi television show.
In addition to “I Saw Then TV Glow,” there have been several other notable releases in the past week. Sideshow/Janus Films’ “Evil Does Not Exist” by Ryusuke Hamaguchi grossed about $102.7k on 34 screens in its second week, with a cumulative earning of $165k. The film is set to expand to 60 additional screens before its national release.
While some films have seen success at the box office, others have faced challenges. Vertical’s “Poolman,” starring Chris Pine, is tracking at $131k in 162 theaters. Briarcliff Entertainment’s “Not Another Church Movie” with Jamie Foxx is estimated to earn $360k playing at 1,108 locations. IFC Films’ “Force of Nature: The Dry2,” starring Eric Bana, grossed $34.5k on 153 screens.
Counter-programming from Fathom Events’ presentation of MET Opera’s “Madama Butterfly” grossed nearly $1.1 million at 732 locations. Omjee Group’s “Pollywood Shinda Shinda Ni Papa” saw $487k in just 102 theaters. The film, directed by Amarpreet G.S. Chhabra and set in Canada and India, follows the story of a Punjabi father facing a culture clash.
Ethan Hawke-directed “Wildcat” from Oscilloscope earned $72k on six screens, with a total cumulative earning of $134.4k. The film is set to expand to over 100 theaters in the upcoming weeks.
Overall, the box office numbers from the past week reflect a diverse range of films and genres, showcasing the variety of stories being told in the world of cinema. As audiences continue to return to theaters, we can expect to see more intriguing and captivating films making their mark at the box office.