After almost instantaneously becomingA24’s highest-grossing film domestically,Everything Everywhere All at Onceis now officially the studio’s highest-grossing movie worldwide. Following its limited release in March, the film managed to initially bring in over $500,000 across a mere ten venues in NYC, LA, and San Francisco, despite only being able to work with a $25 million budget.
However,Everything Everywhere All at Onceeventually expanded to over 2200 screens across the US. The film has luckily been able to reach more and more people over time and has simultaneously remained in the top 10, weekend after weekend, at the box office as well. The critically acclaimed film featured seasoned actor andaction star Michelle Yeohin a role that fans have never quite seen her take on before. The genre-bending and time-travelling film showcased a side of cinema that hasn’t been brought forth to the public for some time.Everything Everywhere All at Oncefollows an aging Chinese immigrant (Yeoh) who suddenly finds herself tasked with an inter-dimensional adventure in order to ultimately save the fate of her own world. Throughout the film, Yeoh’s character must learn how to channel her newfound powers in order to explore alternate universes, which allows her to unpack a lot of her unhealed childhood trauma.
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Everything Everywhere All at Oncetackles first-generation trauma and ancestral trauma on a global platform, providing long-needed representation of communities of color who have undergone so much collective harm. The film brought forth a new narrative and story that has never quite been told or captured like this before. Therefore, many believed thatEverything Everywhere All at Oncehad a fair chance at beating out its rivals, A24’sUncut GemsandLady Bird. Now, as reported byDeadline,Everything Everywhere All at Oncehas officially surpassedA24’s hit horror movie,Hereditary.
Hereditaryserved as A24’s highest-grossing film ever worldwide, bringing in $80.2 million - that is untilEverything Everywhere All at Oncemade its theatrical debutand earned $80.9 million so far.Everything Everywhere All at Oncehas yet to open in territories such as Latin America, France, Italy, and Japan, which will undoubtedly only increase its record-breaking box-office status and earnings. As of right now, the movie is currently showing in over a thousand theatres across North America.Everything Everywhere All at Once’s expected final earnings domestically it set to be an impressive $70 million.
A24 is a renowned, award-winning film studio. A24 may be best known for their filmsThe Tragedy of Macbethand Best-Picture winnerMoonlight, just to name a few. Following the overwhelming amount of support and love the film has received so far, it’s natural to assume thatEverything Everywhere All at Oncewill be making a splash during award season. The multiverse movie seems to only continue to grow its fan base, so whether the film does end up receiving an Oscar nomination,Everything Everywhere All at Oncehas already won amongst audiences.
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