Although debuting around the same time as major goliaths likeMufasa: The Lion KingandSonic the Hedgehog 3,Nicole Kidman’sBabygirlhas still found success at the box office. The film has put together $21 million domestically in just a few weeks to pair with $4.9 million from international markets for a worldwide total of $26.6 million. This $21.7 million domestic haul is enough to makeBabygirlone of thetop 15 highest-grossing A24 movies ever, sitting at #14 at the time of writing ahead ofThe Green Knightat $17 million but still behindWe Live in Timeat $24 million. The film boasts scores of 76% from critics and 48% from general audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
Babygirlhas performed admirably considering the competition it’s up against, especially with it only being in just over 2,000 theaters, which is more than a thousand less than the biggest earners, who are between 3,500 and 4,000.The film opened with $4.4 million the weekend after Christmasand then followed that by only dropping a remarkable 1% during its second weekend in theaters, earning almost the same amount.Babygirlthen fell slightly by 31% to earn $3 million this past weekend in theaters, but the film has still put together a run for A24 to be happy with, especially with its reported production cost being at around $20 million. Streaming information has yet to be announced forBabygirl, but after it completes its VOD run on digital platforms, it will likely joinother A24 movies on Max.
What Topped the Box Office This Weekend?
The newest arrival,Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, finished atop the domestic box office this weekend with $15 million, narrowly beatingMufasa: The Lion King, which grossed $14.2 million during its fourth weekend in theaters.Sonic the Hedgehog 3also refused to slow down at the box office during its fourth weekend in theaters, adding another $11 million to its domestic total, andNosferatuscored an additional $6.8 million this weekend, a 47% drop from the weekend prior.Moana 2,A Complete Unknown, andWickedfinished in the fifth, sixth, and seventh spots with $6.5 million, and $5.1 million each.
Babygirlis still playing in most theaters everywhere. Stay tuned to Collider for morebox office updates on the filmand find tickets below for a showtime near you.
Babygirl follows a high-powered CEO, played by Kidman, who jeopardizes her career and family by engaging in a risky affair with her much younger intern, portrayed by Dickinson. The movie explores themes of power dynamics and desire, drawing inspiration from films likeIndecent ProposalandBasic Instinct.
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