Sequel Success: ‘One Love’ Tops Box Office Charts

In a remarkable feat, the biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” has maintained its dominance at the box office for a second consecutive week, surpassing new releases and holding the top spot. The Paramount film, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, continued to exceed expectations by generating $13.5 million during its second week of release. Notably, the musical biopic has now grossed nearly $72 million domestically in North America, surpassing its production cost of $70 million.

The film’s success is attributed to its focus on the legendary Rastafarian Bob Marley, depicting his journey while creating the iconic 1977 album “Exodus” and leading up to a memorable concert in Jamaica. Despite Marley’s greatest hits being released almost 50 years ago, the film has resonated with audiences, showcasing the enduring appeal of his music and legacy.

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba—To the Hashira Training” secured the second spot with an impressive debut of $11.5 million. This Japanese anime installment, co-produced by Crunchyroll and Sony, achieved notable success despite being screened in fewer locations (1,949) compared to “One Love.”

Claiming the third position at the box office was “Ordinary Angels,” a faith-based film by Lionsgate starring Hilary Swank, which earned an estimated $6.5 million.

However, “Madame Web,” a superhero movie, continued to face challenges, grossing just $6 million in its second week and reaching slightly over $35 million. Despite high expectations and Dakota Johnson in the lead role, the Spider-Man spinoff failed to meet anticipated numbers.

Universal’s animated film “Migration” secured the fifth spot with $3 million after its 10th weekend, bringing its domestic total to $120 million. “Argylle” came in sixth with $2.8 million, slightly ahead of “Wonka,” which earned $2.5 million. The musical “Wonka,” directed by Paul King and featuring Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka, has accumulated over $214 million after 11 weeks.

A new entry, “Drive-Away Dolls,” directed by Ethan Coen, debuted in eighth place with $2.4 million, preceding “The Beekeeper” and “The Chosen” season four, a Christian series centered around Jesus Christ.

While the past week was characterized as slow, anticipation is building for the highly anticipated “Dune: Part Two” next week. It is expected to significantly boost box office numbers and potentially dethrone “One Love” from its reign at the top spot.

The estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore, are reported as follows:

1. “Bob Marley: One Love,” $13.5 million.
2. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba—To the Hashira Training,” $11.5 million.
3. “Ordinary Angels,” $6.5 million.
4. “Madame Web,” $6 million.
5. “Migration,” $3 million.
6. “Argylle,” $2.8 million.
7. “Wonka,” $2.5 million.
8. “Drive-Away Dolls,” $2.4 million.
9. “The Beekeeper,” $1.9 million.
10. “The Chosen,” Episodes 4-6, $1.7 million.