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Extrawurst Tops German Box Office With Million Views
2 Feb
Summary
- Extrawurst achieved the best opening for a German film.
- The film surpassed one million admissions in 16 days.
- A Dutch remake is in development with other remake talks ongoing.
The German-language production Extrawurst has achieved a historic milestone, marking the best-ever opening for a Studiocanal Germany release. The culture-clash comedy-drama surpassed one million admissions in just 16 days, a feat that outshone previous box-office successes like Old White Man and Family Affairs.
The film, adapted from a popular play, humorously explores cultural clashes within a small-town tennis club over a barbecue grill. Its success has led to a Netherlands-set remake being developed by Studiocanal's Dutch Film Works. Additional remake talks are also underway, indicating significant international interest in the project.
Extrawurst's triumphant run comes under the new leadership of Studiocanal Germany's co-CEOs, Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe. They expressed pride in the film's ability to resonate with a broad audience, stating that such ambitious, universal stories can indeed ignite widespread enthusiasm and inspire continued investment in distinctive German productions.
