‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Hits $44 Million in Box Office Receipts

‘Bob Marley: One Love,’ Paramount’s biopic about the reggae legend, strikes $44 million in ticket office invoices over the Valentine’s Day weekend.

Paramount’s biopic, “Bob Marley: One Love,” about the reggae legend and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, remained high over the Valentine’s Day weekend, generating $44 million at the ticket office in the 6 days because its release. The film generated $27.7 million in 3 days alone– greater than Paramount’s Elton John biopic “Rocketman,” which premiered throughout the pre-pandemic summertime of 2019.

The Marley movie falls simply shy of beating Warner Bros.’ Baz Luhrmann-directed”Elvisin 2022, with a three-day opening weekend of $31.2 million. Relatively speaking, 20th Century Fox’s 2018 Freddie Mercury biopic, the multi-Oscar winning “Bohemian Rhapsody,” published a three-day opening of $51 million.

“Bob Marley: One Love” saw a stunning Valentine’s Day launch, thanks in no little part to its post-production team, who guaranteed the movie was all set after the stars’ strike avoided the movie from striking its at first prepared release date on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

“The date ended up being the kindling to star the fire over the long vacation weekend,” states Paramount Domestic Distribution Chief Chris Aronson. “The film’s title of ‘One Love’ represented the message of love, hope, and peace, and unity that is Bob’s musicwhich is emblematic of Valentine’s Day.”

“My household and I are bestowed the remarkable action to ‘Bob Marley: One Love.’ Like my dad’s music, this film is indicated for individuals, and his message of peace, love, and unity is plainly getting in touch with audiences all over the world,” states Ziggy Marley, who produced the movie. “We thank individuals for accepting this movie, and in so doing, assisting to highlight the message of one love.”

Information from ticket office company EntTelligence reports that the movie saw 3.8 million customers, compared to the 1.8 million generated by the movie “Madame Web,” which debuted simultaneously. The most dominant group for the motion picture is the 35-44 bracket with 22%, however it’s revealing big cross-generational appeal, with 21% in the 18-24 variety, 17% in the 25-34 variety, 16% at 45-54, and 14% at 55 or over.