Anthony Bourdain Biopic ‘Tony’s Sizzling Expansion

Key Points:

• A24’s "Tony," a coming-of-age film about young Anthony Bourdain, expanded to 1,642 theaters, earning $5 million over the weekend and totaling $6.6 million in its third week, buoyed by strong reviews (95% Rotten Tomatoes) and positive audience reception.
• Black Bear’s "Spa Weekend," starring Leslie Mann and Isla Fisher, opened at No. 9 with an estimated $3 million from just over 2,000 screens, resonating particularly with older audiences in the South, Midwest, and West Coast.
• Mubi’s horror film "Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma" grossed $1.9 million in its nationwide expansion to 1,036 theaters, building on strong word of mouth and critical acclaim as one of the year’s best-reviewed horror movies.
• Vertical’s family film "The Magic Faraway Tree," featuring Andrew Garfield, debuted to $1.4 million across 1,611 theaters, performing well in major coastal cities and showing broad appeal in heartland markets.
• Moderate and limited releases saw varied results, including Telugu film "Irumudi" with $1 million from 345 locations, Focus Features’ "Hot Spot" at $250k from 268 theaters, and Neon’s horror "It Ends" earning $60k from 5 screens.