Indie Film Beats Dune 2 and Godzilla x Kong at the Box Office in Historic Feat

As stated in a previous article, “Civil War” managed to make a splash at the box office, collecting $25 million in just three days after its release. Produced by independent studio A24, it is their best start and most expensive film to date. By dethroning “Godzilla x Kong”, which only raised 15 million dollars this week, and “Dune 2” (4 million) – still a very good score 3 weeks after release – “Civil War” now ranks first in the box office. In France, impatient spectators will have to wait until April 17 to be able to enjoy the film in cinemas.

Civil War, an independent production that is worth the detour

In “Civil War,” we delve into the heart of an escalating civil war tearing the United States apart, following a team of journalists seeking to reach Washington to report the biggest story of their lives. This storyline has captivated critics, earning an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 267 reviews, with an audience score of 77%.

Garland's storyline is not only a warning about how easily an armed society descends into violence, but also a love letter to journalism. – Richard Whittaker for Austin Chronicle

This dystopia highlights the moral dilemmas that war journalists can face. According to Randy Myers of Mercury News, Alex Garland managed to communicate a powerful message: “in a nation where citizens take up arms against each other, everyone fails.” The British screenwriter seems to reflect the current situation in the United States and attempts to depict the absurdity of such a conflict. While the film is off to a strong start, it remains to be seen how audiences will respond, which will determine whether “Civil War” can reach the $100 million mark.

A surprising success

With “Civil War,” Alex Garland makes his best start as a director, far surpassing the figures for “Annihilation” ($11 million), “Ex Machina” ($6.8 million) and “Men” ($3.2 million). million). It must be said that it is also their most supported project, with a marketing campaign estimated at around $20 million. This success far exceeds expectations, even for the distributor. The studio, usually associated with limited or event releases, as for “Everything Everywhere All At Once” two years ago, records its best historical start with “Civil War”, despite its high budget. With rave reviews, “Civil War” is expected to continue to generate impressive revenue with its upcoming release in all theaters.