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Biopic 'Sarah's Oil' Strikes Box Office Gold, Debuts at #3
9 Nov, 2025
Summary
- 'Sarah's Oil' debuts at #3 in domestic box office
- Modest $1.7 million opening day, including $460k from previews
- Strong word-of-mouth, 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes
In a surprising turn of events, the biographical drama 'Sarah's Oil' has made a strong debut in the domestic box office, landing at the #3 spot just behind 'Predator: Badlands' and 'Regretting You'. The film, which quietly premiered this past Friday, October 7th, earned a modest $1.7 million on its opening day, including $460k from Thursday previews.
Despite the modest opening, the word-of-mouth for 'Sarah's Oil' has been overwhelmingly positive, with the film receiving a near-perfect 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and starring Zachary Levi, the PG-rated film is inspired by the 2014 book 'Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America' by Tonya Bolden.
Industry experts are projecting 'Sarah's Oil' to earn between $4-5 million over its opening weekend at the North American box office. With a reported budget of $18 million, the film is expected to perform well if the strong word-of-mouth continues, as it requires less than $50 million to break even.
