Anyone But You
Summary
According toDeadline,Anyone But Youwill pass the $50 million mark domestically, reaching $57.4 million after its fourth week in theaters.
With weekend numbers extending to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the film is estimated to bring in a total of $9.25 million, and will see a 23% decrease for its 3-day performance.
What Anyone But You’s Success Could Mean For Romcoms
Anyone But Youremains a surprising box office hit, doubling its reported budget of $25 million, and managing to earn more than competitorsAquaman and the Lost KingdomandMigrationin week four, although both films have gained larger overall sums.
Earlier in January,Anyone But You’s increase in gross set the romcom apart from other movies released around that time, andthe latest update suggests that its steady performance may continue.Beyond monetary success,Anyone But Youhas also originated the viral trend of audiences exiting theaters, lip-syncing and dancing to the song “Unwritten,” by Natasha Bedingfield.
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney’s rom-com movie tells a complete story, but does Anyone But You have a post-credits scene worth waiting for still?
In recent years, romcoms have become relegated to streaming platforms, but fans of the genre are advocating for a theatrical resurgence.
While some films, includingCrazy Rich Asiansand 2022’sTicket to Paradise, have proven successful at the box office, it’s still uncommon to find many wide releases.
Just recently,Kate Hudson discussed why making romcoms has become difficult, revealing that getting male actors on board can be tough.
WithAnyone But Youin mind, it’s worth wondering whether Hollywood will acknowledge the commercial response by producing similar content, and if big-name talent will join.
GivenAnyone But You’s latest box office milestone, the film may be able to reach $100 million before its run ends.
Because audiences appear to enjoy the movie, it will be interesting to see if more romcoms of that style get made as well.
Source: Deadline
