Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ Takes the Box Office by Storm

A24’s The Moment with Charli XCX has delivered a remarkable limited opening, grossing nearly $428,000 on just four screens – a per-theater average exceeding $107,000. This achievement marks the third-biggest limited debut post-COVID, trailing only Marty Supreme and Asteroid City. It also places the film among A24’s top three limited releases ever, alongside the Timothée Chalamet-led hit and Uncut Gems (2019).

The directorial debut of Aidan Zamiri, co-written with Charli XCX herself, The Moment offers a comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the phenomenon that was “Brat Summer.” The film resonated strongly with fans, boasting over 60 sell-out screenings across all four initial locations. Charli XCX not only stars in the mockumentary but also serves as a producer, following its successful premiere at Sundance.

A Star-Studded Cast and Rapid Expansion

The ensemble cast includes notable names such as Alexander Skarsgård, Kylie Jenner, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, and Rachel Sennott. The film experienced the fastest presales of any A24 limited release, with numerous shows selling out quickly. Next weekend will see a limited nationwide expansion, bringing The Moment to a wider audience.

Other Box Office Highlights

Beyond The Moment, other films made waves at the box office:

• Arco (Neon): The Oscar-nominated animated film grossed $411,000 on 302 screens in its second week, bringing its cumulative total to $517,000.
• Back To The Past (Well Go USA): The Chinese/Hong Kong action-adventure comedy debuted at 50 theaters, earning $196,000.
• A Poet from 1-2 Special: This film is projected to earn $27.6,000 at two locations (IFC Center in New York & Laemmle Royal in LA).
• The Love That Remains (Janus Films): Opened to $27.2,000 on two screens in New York.
• Natchez (Oscilloscope): Opened at the Film Forum in NYC to $17,000, with a cumulative total of $29,000.
• Return to Silent Hill (Cineverse): Grossed $980.8k on 1,608 screens in week 2 for a cume of $5.1 million.

These releases demonstrate a diverse range of cinematic offerings attracting audiences across the country. For more industry news, check out Deadline.