Welcome back to Box Office Breakdown, the weekly segment where I analyze the top ten highest grossing films of the past weekend.
Unfortunately, since most theatres are still closed down due to the COVID-19 and will continue to be for a while, we are unable to analyze the box office as studios are not reporting weekend projections. Due to this situation, studios are prematurely pulling films from theatres and releasing them on VOD, allowing audiences to watch them within the comfort of their own home. While theatres are temporarily shut down for an indefinite amount of time, we are dedicating this segment to analyzing how each film fares on VOD.
This past weekend was very uneventful in terms of new releases. The only notable new release was the independent action-thriller Becky. The film represents a dramatic turn for Kevin James, who typically sticks to comedic performances and is often type-cast. While the film has received generally mixed reviews from critics, it has attracted a small cult following due to its absurd and over the top nature. The film has been climbing the charts due to the attention that Kevin James’ dramatic-leaning performance has been garnering. It is currently sitting at #18 on the iTunes Charts.
Aside from new releases, we wanted to report which films have been generating the most sales on the iTunes Charts. Apple doesn’t release statistics or a weekly chart, so these are the top 10 films on iTunes based on the moment this article was being written:
10. Scoob!
9. Emma
8. The Professional
5. Little Women
3. Just Mercy
1. Midway
In the coming weeks, we will continue to analyze the state of VOD releases and will provide updates regarding upcoming films.
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