Bob Marley: One Love Continues Box Office Dominance

The biographical film Bob Marley: One Love continues to make waves at the box office, achieving a significant milestone in its successful run. Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular role of the iconic reggae musician, and co-written and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the movie has garnered widespread acclaim. Alongside Ben-Adir, the stellar cast includes Lashana Lynch and James Norton.

Upon its release over Valentine’s weekend, Bob Marley: One Love soared to the top spot, surpassing other new releases such as the superhero blockbuster disappointment Madame Web. According to Deadline, the film is poised to retain its No. 1 position at the domestic box office for the second consecutive weekend, boasting a 3-day total of $13.95 million. This achievement propels its cumulative domestic earnings to an impressive $71.6 million. Moreover, its international performance has contributed significantly, with earnings reaching $39.7 million, pushing its global total well beyond the coveted $100 million mark. Notably, Bob Marley: One Love joins an elite group of 2024 releases, including The Beekeeper and Mean Girls, as only the third film of the year to surpass this milestone.

Despite its commercial success, the biopic has yet to secure a spot among the top 25 highest-grossing biographical films of all time. Topping this list is the 2023 hit Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, which amassed a staggering $912.6 million worldwide. Notable entries include acclaimed titles such as American Sniper, The King’s Speech, and The Wolf of Wall Street, with earnings ranging from $187.7 million to $547.4 million.

However, Bob Marley: One Love has already secured its place as the seventh highest-grossing music biopic of all time. While Bohemian Rhapsody remains an outlier with earnings exceeding $900 million, other titles in this category range between $100 million and $300 million. Furthermore, all of these films have received Oscar nominations, indicating a promising awards trajectory for the new biopic.

With its continued box office success, Bob Marley: One Love is poised to ascend further in the rankings in the weeks to come. Despite facing competition from upcoming releases such as the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two, scheduled for release on March 1, the film is expected to surpass Ray and potentially outperform Walk the Line and Rocketman with strong audience retention in the coming weeks.