The much-anticipated period drama “Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese and starring the acclaimed actor Leonardo DiCaprio, has made its debut at the North American box office, earning $9.4 million on its first day. Despite a strong start, the film lags behind Taylor Swift’s concert film, “The Eras Tour,” which garnered $10.4 million on its second Friday in theaters.
Out of the $9.4 million collected by “Killers of the Flower Moon,” $2.6 million came from Thursday previews. The film is now expected to have a total weekend gross of $23 million. Although this figure exceeds the opening weekend earnings of their previous collaboration, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” in 2013, which brought in $18 million, the film eventually grossed a remarkable $116 million throughout its run in North American cinemas.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” features a star-studded cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lilly Gladstone, and Jesse Plemons. Produced by Paramount Pictures, the film will also premiere on Apple TV.
On the other hand, “The Eras Tour,” which achieved the highest-ever opening for a concert film, accumulating $96 million during its first weekend, experienced a 72% drop in earnings on its second Friday, making $10.4 million. Remarkably, even with the dip, Taylor Swift’s concert film managed to outperform “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which boasts A-list talent and is directed by a legendary filmmaker. “The Eras Tour” has now crossed the $100 million milestone in the domestic box office.
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan commended Taylor Swift’s distribution strategy for “The Eras Tour,” noting that it is not being handled by traditional studios but rather by the theater chain AMC. Nolan predicted that the film would be exceptionally profitable.
While “Killers of the Flower Moon” opens to critical acclaim and high expectations, “The Eras Tour” continues to dazzle with its unique distribution strategy and ongoing box office success, highlighting Taylor Swift’s impact on both the music and film industries.
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