Theater counts: Shang-Chi holds off Malignant to remain widest release
September 9, 2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was a welcome surprise at the box office last week as the latest Marvel film tallied up an impressive $75 million during its first weekend, and currently carries a six-day total of $106 million in North America. The film debuted in 4,300 locations and will retain that count entering its second week. New this week from Warner Bros. is Malignant, directed by James Wan and starring Annabelle Wallis. The supernatural-horror film is estimated to debut in 3,800 theaters, including IMAX locations, while simultaneously being available to stream on HBO Max. Also new in wide release this week is the Kendrick Brothers’ inspirational docu-drama from Sony Pictures, Show Me the Father, opening in 1,073 locations. Rounding out the top five this week is Free Guy, going from 3,885 last week, to 3,650 this week; Candyman settling in at 3,279 locations this week; and PAW Patrol: The Movie, which begins its fourth week in 2,820 theaters.
Arriving in limited theaters this week is Focus Features’ The Card Counter. The thriller starring Oscar Isaac as an ex-military interrogator turned gambler who is haunted by the ghosts of his past decisions releases in 580 venues. Also worthy of mention is romantic comedy, Dating & New York. The IFC Films feature debuts in 38 locations.
Looking ahead to next week we see the release of the latest film directed by, and starring Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood. Cry Macho, based on the novel of the same name follows a one-time rodeo star and washed up horse breeder who, in 1978, takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. Warner Bros. will release the western-drama in theaters and on HBO Max. Also opening next week is the Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander drama, Blue Bayou. The film from Focus Features is set to release in an estimated 400 locations…
Note: Warner Bros. counts are estimates.
Theater Counts for September 10 - September 12
| Movie | Distributor | Theaters | Previous
Theaters | Change |
|---|
| Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Walt Disney | 4,300 | 4,300 | |
| Malignant | Warner Bros. | 3,800 | | New |
| Free Guy | 20th Century Studios | 3,650 | 3,885 | -235 |
| Candyman | Universal Pictures | 3,279 | 3,569 | -290 |
| PAW Patrol: The Movie | Paramount Pictures | 2,820 | 3,004 | -184 |
| Jungle Cruise | Walt Disney | 2,800 | 3,075 | -275 |
| Don't Breathe 2 | Sony Pictures | 1,708 | 2,176 | -468 |
| Respect | United Artists Releasing | 1,307 | 2,107 | -800 |
| Show Me the Father | Sony Pictures | 1,073 | | New |
| Old | Universal Pictures | 583 | 742 | -159 |
| The Card Counter | Focus Features | 580 | | New |
| Black Widow | Walt Disney | 525 | 750 | -225 |
| The Night House | Searchlight Pictures | 500 | 1,020 | -520 |
| The Boss Baby: Family Business | Universal Pictures | 483 | 445 | +38 |
| The Protégé | Lionsgate | 394 | 1,451 | -1,057 |
| F9: The Fast Saga | Universal Pictures | 338 | 387 | -49 |
| Stillwater | Focus Features | 313 | 488 | -175 |
| The Forever Purge | Universal Pictures | 182 | 234 | -52 |
| Flag Day | United Artists Releasing | 167 | 196 | -29 |
| Cruella | Walt Disney | 55 | 55 | |
| Together | Bleecker Street | 14 | 244 | -230 |
