Box Office: Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ Dancing to Charming $38M U.S. Opening
The musical film “Wonka,” led by Timothée Chalamet, has shown a promising start at the box office during its opening day, grossing $14.4 million from 4,203 theaters and is projected to earn $38 million or more in its North American opening. This success is notable for the musical genre, which has faced challenges in recent times. Produced by Warner Bros. and David Heyman, known for the Harry Potter franchise, “Wonka” presents a whimsical origin tale about Willy Wonka, originally portrayed by Gene Wilder.
The film received positive audience feedback with an A- CinemaScore, and 60 percent of Friday’s ticket buyers were aged between 18 and 34, emphasizing Chalamet’s popularity among younger moviegoers. Directed by Paul King and featuring a star-studded cast including Hugh Grant and Olivia Colman, “Wonka” aims to maintain momentum throughout the holiday season.
Despite the historical struggles of the musical genre, “Wonka” and other upcoming releases like “The Color Purple” aspire to replicate the success of past hits. Notably, “Wonka” is among the first Hollywood productions following the SAG-AFTRA strike, allowing Warner Bros. to effectively promote the film and capitalize on Chalamet’s appeal, especially with younger audiences eagerly anticipating his next project, “Dune: Part Two.”
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