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Drummer Boy, led by Joel David Smallbone, has packed quite the debut at the North American box office. The historical drama has landed in the top 3 of the North American box office rankings. It has also registered one of the biggest opening weekends ever for Angel Studios’ live-action releases, as predicted by the industry trackers. Keep scrolling for the numbers.
The film received a solid 94% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to perform well financially during its theatrical run. Facing a monster like Godzilla and a big-budget animated film in its opening weekend, still coming out in the top 3, is quite commendable for the historical drama.
Drummer Boy box office collection in North America
According to Box Office Mojo, Drummer Boy has exceeded the industry’s projections with a strong $9.2 million opening weekend across 2,850 theaters in North America. Fueled by positive word-of-mouth, the historical music romance has secured the third-biggest opening weekend ever for an Angel Studios live-action release.
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 It comfortably outperformed the opening weekends of several studio releases, including Solo Mio ($7.2 million), Cabrini ($7.2 million), Runner ($6.2 million), and Homestead ($6.1 million). Among Angel Studios’ live-action titles, only David ($22 million), Young Washington ($20.8 million), Sound of Freedom ($19.7 million), and The King of Kings ($19.4 million) have posted higher opening figures. However, the latter is an animated release.
What is the film about?
The film follows a young drummer boy, an enslaved woman, and a divided family as they each struggle to find freedom amid America’s fight for independence. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, their journeys unfold through battles, personal losses, and the power of music, exploring themes of faith, forgiveness, and the enduring hope for a life free from oppression. Drummer Boy was released on November 6.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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