Indie Films Hit $1M Mark Amidst Crowded Market

The documentary film 'Naza,' recently acquired by Neon, has crossed the $1 million mark at the box office this weekend. The film, which premiered at Venice and is directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is projected to earn $74.5k in its fourth week, bringing its total to $1.07 million. Its producer, The Guardian, has been self-distributing the film.

Neon's other releases show mixed results. 'One Upon A Time In Harlem' is estimated to earn $50.2k in its second weekend, reaching a cumulative $157.3k. The Cannes Palme d'Or-winning drama 'Fjord' is in its third week, with an estimated $333k weekend gross for a total of $694k.

Limited releases are seeing notable success. Netflix's 'La Bola Negra' expanded to nine theaters, earning $245k in its second week for a $650k cumulative gross. Sony Pictures Classics' 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' starring John Turturro, opened to $156k in six theaters.

Mubi's 'Fatherland,' directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, opened with $83.8k in four theaters across New York and Los Angeles, with sold-out shows reported. In wider releases, A24's 'You Can See Everything' is performing strongly, with an estimated $19.5 million weekend gross, bringing its total to $45.1 million. Laika's animated film 'Wildwood' debuted at number three with $11.78 million.