Beyoncé’s film, “Renaissance,” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend with a domestic gross of $21 million, thanks to its direct distribution arrangement with AMC Theatres.
The “Cuff It” singer’s movie performed well within initial box-office projections of $20-25 million.
In its third weekend, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” earned $14.5 million and ranked second in box office sales. However, it was still no match for the concert film, which claimed the top spot with a total revenue of $121.2 million in the North American market.
“Renaissance” had a strong domestic debut, coming in fifth place among all concert movies. It fell behind the impressive opening weekends of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” at $92.8 million, “Miley Cyrus’ Best of Both Worlds” at $31 million, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” at $29.5 million, and Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” at $23.2 million.
Also in the top five at the domestic box office were Toho International’s “Godzilla Minus One,” earning $11 million during its opening weekend; Universal Pictures’ “Trolls Band Together,” bringing in $7.6 million in its third weekend for a North American total of $74.8 million; and Disney’s “Wish,” with a second week gross of $7.4 million and a cumulative North American total of $42 million.
Renaissance, a creation of Beyoncé’s, showcases the renowned singer as director, writer, and producer. It documents highlights from her recent worldwide tour as the “Alien Superstar” and features snippets from various shows, including her triumphant three-day showcase at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Additionally, the film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous planning involved in delivering such a grand concert experience.
The movie achieved a perfect 100% critics score as well as a matching 100% audience score on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, it received an unblemished A-plus grade from CinemaScore’s audience polls.
In his review of the nearly three-hour-long film “Renaissance,” Times pop music critic Mikael Wood praises its ability to showcase the intensive labor and dedication behind Beyoncé’s unquestionable title as the greatest live performer of her generation. The film not only celebrates her talent, but also highlights the sacrifices and unwavering determination necessary to make it all appear effortless.