Reggae beats superheroes as “Bob Marley: One Love” rocks the box office.
TIME AFRICA
Paramount’s biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” continues to dominate the box office, adding $7.4 million and bringing its domestic total to $25.3 million over the Presidents’ Day weekend. The film, boosted by strong audience reception and an “A” CinemaScore rating, is on track to exceed expectations and double the six-day haul of Sony’s new superhero flick “Madame Web.”
The biographical musical drama that chronicles the life and career of the legendary reggae musician. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Marley, the film follows his journey from his humble beginnings in Jamaica to his international stardom while exploring themes of love, faith, revolution, and social justice. Despite mixed reviews, the film has found success at the box office, resonating with audiences seeking inspiration and connection through Marley’s music and message.
“Madame Web” struggles to spin a box office web:
Sony’s “Madame Web” received lukewarm reviews and poor audience scores, leading to a lackluster box office debut. The film earned $4.3 million on Friday, bringing its North American total to $12.5 million. With a projected six-day domestic debut closer to $20 million and an $80 million production budget, “Madame Web” faces an uphill battle to recoup its costs.
Marley’s music transcends, while “Madame Web” faces franchise blues:
“Bob Marley: One Love” benefits from the reggae legend’s global appeal and resonates with audiences on an emotional level. “Madame Web,” on the other hand, struggles to establish itself as a franchise starter, weighed down by negative reviews and online buzz referencing Sony’s past superhero stumbles.
The winds that sometimes take something we love, are the same that bring us something we learn to love. Therefore we should not cry about something that was taken from us, but, yes, love what we have been given. Because what is really ours is never gone forever”.
-Bob Nesta Marley
Brad Pitt and a swam of A list celebrities joined Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Bob Marley: One Love at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
Marley went all red with a red hat, and Pitt and Ben-Adir stuck with all black for their outfit for the night.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Brad Pitt, Ziggy Marley, and Kingsley Ben-Adir attend the Los Angeles Premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” at Regency Village Theatre on February 06, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
