Chloe Zhao’s Oscar-nominated biographical historical tragedy Hamnet has seen a powerful rise in domestic earnings within the US initially of its Ninth weekend. The film, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, expanded its theater count from 718 to 1,996, strengthening its box office performance.
Oscar Nominations Boost Hamnet’s Box Office Run
Almost two months since release, Hamnet has earned $16.2 million from the US markets, while $12.9 million has come from overseas, taking the entire to $29.1 million, per Box Office Mojo. Eight Oscar nominations have added weight to the film’s business profile, and the expanded screen count helps translate awards attention into ticket sales.
Hamnet Box Office Summary
- North America – $16.2 million
- International – $12.9 million
- Worldwide – $29.1 million
Hamnet Records Strong Single-Day Collection
Hamnet earned $580K on Friday, marking its highest single-day gross since release. The figure jumped 204.3% from Thursday’s $190K and rose 51.5% from last Friday’s $382K. With Saturday and Sunday still pending, the three-day frame is shaping up as considered one of the strongest weekends within the film’s run.
Hamnet vs The Brutalist Box Office Comparison
The strong Ninth-weekend start has also put Hamnet on the right track to surpass The Brutalist on the domestic box office. Adrien Brody won Best Actor finally 12 months’s Oscars for The Brutalist, which finished with $16.27 million within the US and $50.4 million worldwide. Hamnet now trails that domestic figure by only a couple of thousand dollars.
The Brutalist also secured three Oscars, including Best Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Rating, adding further context to the close box office comparison now unfolding.
Hamnet Plot
Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel of the identical name and set in late Sixteenth-century England, the fictional historical drama reimagines the non-public lifetime of the legendary playwright William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley). Their lives are torn apart when their 11-year-old son, Hamnet (Jacobi Jupe), suddenly falls sick and dies, leaving the family consumed by grief. The film explores themes of affection and loss, while reflecting on how this tragedy could have influenced Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers haven’t been independently verified by Koimoi.
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