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'Tony' Cooks Up $5M Weekend Box Office Hit
23 Aug
Summary
- Tony' earned $5 million on its latest weekend.
- The film's budget is estimated to be under $15 million.
- It centers on Bourdain's early cooking experiences in Provincetown.
The biographical film "Tony," focusing on the early life of Anthony Bourdain, has demonstrated considerable box office strength. It generated $5 million from 1,652 screens during its most recent weekend, securing a seventh-place position. Production sources suggest the film's budget was less than $15 million.
"Tony" initially opened on August 7 in a limited six theaters, expanding to 37 venues last weekend. To date, it has grossed $6.6 million since its debut. This success is bolstered by critical acclaim and widespread appreciation for Bourdain, whose unique culinary and travel programs, along with his seminal book "Kitchen Confidential," established him as a revered figure.
The narrative of "Tony" is set in Provincetown, Massachusetts, depicting Bourdain's experiences that ignited his culinary journey. The film stars Dominic Sessa as Bourdain, alongside Emilia Jones, Dagmara Domińczyk, Leo Woodall, and Antonio Banderas.
This success marks another win for A24 this summer, following other notable releases. However, "The Death of Robin Hood" was less fortunate, earning $8.7 million.
