One Year Ago (Sunday, August 23, 2020)…”Unhinged,” a violent thriller starring Russell Crowe, grossed $4.06 million in its U.S. debut this weekend for a cumulative gross of $5.06 million, according to film industry estimates released Sunday.
“Unhinged” is playing at 1,823 locations in North America, as theaters gradually reopen after months of inactivity due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Words On Bathroom Walls,” based on the novel by Julia Walton and released by LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, opened to with $462,050 Friday through Sunday on 925 U.S. screens, Comscore reported.
IFC Films released “Tesla,” a biopic starring Ethan Hawke as the famed inventor, in 108 theaters to $42,000.
Paramount’s “The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run,” which is playing in Canada only, earned $550,000 at 326 locations in its second weekend for a cumulative total of $2.05 million.
For other films released in the United States and Canada, Comscore reported the following results:
–“The Rental” grossed an estimated $108,000 at 105 locations in its fifth week.
— “The Tax Collector” grossed an estimated $121,800 at 121 locations in its third week.
— “The Silencing” grossed an estimated $18,128 at 58 locations in its second week.
— “The Burnt Orange Heresy” grossed an estimated $28,521 at 139 locations in its eighth week.