Brazilian drama 'I'm Still Here' directed by Walter Salles, dethrones 'The Brutalist' to become the weekend's top-performing film at the domestic box office.
For a whole month, director Brady Corbet's epic drama The Brutalist held the title of the best per-theater average of any film playing in the US. However, this weekend, it was dethroned by Brazil's I'm Still Here . Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Walter Salles , the drama premiered in five domestic locations, earning an impressive $125,000. Including revenue from its token Oscars qualifying run last year, the film's domestic box office haul now exceeds $150,000.
More significantly, it achieved the best per-theater average at the domestic box office this weekend. Its $25,000 PTA surpasses not only The Brutalist but also established hits like Mufasa: The Lion King and newcomers like Wolf Man.I'm Still Here, a drama centered on the wife of a disappeared political dissident, gained immense popularity in its home country of Brazil, grossing over $13 million against a reported production budget of under $2 million. Its success extends beyond box office figures; it overcame competition and even a boycott attempt from far-right groups to become Brazil's highest-grossing film since the pandemic. The buzz surrounding the film seems to be growing. Star Fernanda Torres recently defied expectations to win the Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama award at the Golden Globes. Her surprise victory has shaken up the Oscars race considerably. The film also secured a spot on the December shortlist for the Best International Feature category.Premiering at last year's Venice Film Festival to rave reviews, 'I'm Still Here' currently holds a 'fresh' 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Salles previously achieved global recognition with 'The Motorcycle Diaries,' released in 2004, and his last film was the English-language drama 'On the Road,' starring Kristen Stewart. 'I'm Still Here' is setting new benchmarks for Brazilian cinema. It delivered the biggest-ever debut for a Brazilian film in North America, outperforming 'City of God,' released over two decades ago, and coincidentally, co-produced by Salles. The film will expand into eight new locations this week and into over 500 locations on February 7 — the widest-ever release for a Brazilian film, again surpassing 'City of God.' Distributors Sony Pictures Classics are banking on Oscars success to propel the film's box office even further. You can catch 'I'm Still Here' in theaters now, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates
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