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Wicker, starring Olivia Colman and Alexandra Skarsgård, earned strongly at the box office in North America. The movie thus has a chance of becoming Black Bear’s biggest domestic release ever. It also has a solid chance of becoming a box-office success worldwide and reaching the break-even point. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The film has received very high ratings on the aggregate site from critics and audiences. The critics described the film as a charming fable that balances naughty and nice elements, with its appeal driven by well-timed cheeky humor, seamless creature effects, and Olivia’s immensely lovable performance. Directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, the film features Alexander Skarsgård, Elizabeth Debicki, Marli Siu, Nabhaan Rizwan, Richard E. Grant, and Peter Dinklage in key roles.
How much has the film collected so far at the box office?
According to Box Office Mojo, Olivia Colman‘s Wicker has earned $5.7 million on its opening weekend at the box office in North America. It added $671k on its first Monday at the domestic box office, and it has hit the $6.4 million cume in just four days. The film is on track to hit the $10 million cume in its second frame. Wicker dropped by 56.5% from Sunday and is set to extend to more screens in North America.
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Wicker’s budget & break-even analysis
The film has a low production cost, and Black Bear also spent a small amount on distribution in North America. According to reports, the Olivia Colman starrer was made at a production cost of $10 million, and Black Bear has purchased its distribution rights for only $ 2.5 million.
Therefore, under industry standards, a film must earn 2.5x its production cost to reach break-even at the box office. The Black Bear film must earn around $25 million at the box office to break even and become profitable. The film will be expanded to 829 additional screens in North America, helping it reach the break-even target faster. It is running on 1,471 screens in North America and, after expansion, will be available on 2,300 screens.
What is the film about?
The film follows an ostracized fisherwoman who commissions a local basketmaker to weave her a husband. However, when her wicker creation proves unexpectedly extraordinary, his presence sparks jealousy and turmoil, threatening to disrupt the peace of their quiet village. Wicker was released on October 23.
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