‘NAZA’ Tops $1 Million With Neon, Solid Limited Expansion For ‘La Bola Negra’ — Specialty Box Office — SkimNews
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- NAZA passed $1 million this weekend, posting an estimated $74,500 across 73 screens in week four for a $1.07 million cumulative gross.
- Neon acquired NAZA during its theatrical rollout after The Guardian had self-distributed the documentary; more cities are scheduled throughout October and November.
- La Bola Negra expanded to nine theaters and grossed $245,000 over three days in week two, reaching $650,000 cumulatively; it is Netflix’s first film released in theaters with official box-office grosses.
- Once Upon a Time in Harlem took an estimated $50,200 in its second weekend on three screens, bringing its cumulative gross to $157,300.
- Fjord earned $333,000 in week three, lifting its cumulative gross to $694,000 as Neon’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning drama continued its limited run.
- Fatherland opened in four theaters in New York and Los Angeles with $83,800, while Mubi reported sold-out shows at all four locations.
- The Only Living Pickpocket in New York opened in six theaters with $156,000, including $33,000 at AMC Lincoln Square, where Q&As boosted the venue’s take.
Why it matters: Neon’s acquisition of NAZA arrives with the documentary already at $1.07 million, while La Bola Negra delivers Netflix’s first officially reported theatrical release and $650,000 from nine theaters. The weekend’s specialty results span multiple distributors, from Fjord’s $333,000 week to Mubi’s Fatherland selling out all four locations.
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