Box Office Update ‘The Woman King’ Resounding No. 1 with 19M Weekend

In a post pandemic society, moviegoers are beginning to return to the theater. The film industry has taken a beating in the past two years, recording some of the lowest returns since the great depression. Since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted for most of the country in early 2022, the motion picture industry is making an resounding comeback. The Sony Pictures Entertainment film, “The Woman King“, starring Viola Davis took the No. 1 spot at domestic box offices from September 15th thru 18th, with $19 million.

The early indicators projected an estimated weekend total of $12 million, marking nearly 35% over expectations. “The Woman King” is an all original film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood took nearly $50 million from production to screen and scored well amongst critics which ultimately assisted with the great first weekend numbers. The tale of 19th century female warriors in a far away kingdom in Africa showcased moviegoers thirst for action packed thrillers with good acting.

Viola Davis stars in the role of the fearless leader of the Agojie, an all-woman fighting force. The film takes place in a Kingdom that has yet experienced outside colonization, however, the sense of a invasion lurks. As a matter of fact, the Europeans considered the Dahomey fighting force, the Amazons due to their brute strength and abnormal size. Based off of true events, the film is altered to reflect a depiction; however, creating a plot of creative twists and triumphs that tantalizes the senses of just and unjust.

The Woman King film directed by the filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis premiered 22, 2022 in cinema / 2h 24min / Historical, Drama, Action

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Gina Prince-Bythewood, Dana Stevens

Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch

Original title: The Woman King

“I find it very difficult to train a group of young women to suck out their vulnerability to fight. To dig deep and find that warrior spirit that understands that you have to fight for something bigger than yourself – and that it could cost you your life. That was difficult for me.” – Viola Davis