Bob Marley: One Love Achieves New Box Office Milestone, Ranks 6th Among Music Biopics
Bob Marley: One Love still reigns supreme, setting new records in the box office.
Bob Marley: One Love is making waves at the box office, with Kingsley Ben-Adir portraying the legendary reggae musician during a tumultuous period in Jamaica's political history. The star-studded cast also includes Lashana Lynch, James Norton, and Michael Gandolfini. Despite facing tough competition like Madame Web, the movie debuted at No. 1 in its opening weekend.
According to Variety, Bob Marley: One Love is on track to surpass $80 million domestically by the end of Saturday, making it the first 2024 release to achieve this milestone. It follows behind the success of Wonka, led by Timothée Chalamet, which crossed the same threshold earlier this year. Additionally, One Love has overtaken the 2004 Ray Charles biopic to become the sixth highest-grossing music biopic of all time.
How Much Higher Can Bob Marley Climb At the Box Office?
Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley smiling in Bob Marley One Love - How Much Higher Can Bob Marley Climb At the Box Office?
The Bob Marley: One Love release is climbing up the charts at an impressive pace. Although the Dune: Part Two box office is expected to surpass it soon as the highest-grossing domestic title of 2024 with an opening of around $76 million, the music biopic is still performing well. It remains to be seen if it can move even higher in the rankings. Below, you can find the Top 5 highest-grossing music biopics worldwide:
Title | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) | $910.8 million |
Elvis (2022) | $288.7 million |
Straight Outta Compton (2015) | $201.6 million |
Rocketman (2019) | $195.3 million |
Walk the Line (2005) | $186.79 million |
Ray has earned $123.97 million, surpassing the next-highest title by $62.82 million. According to Variety, the domestic total of the Bob Marley movie may reach $100 million, but its international earnings would need to make up the difference to outgross Walk the Line. Nevertheless, it could still deliver an impressive performance.
If Bob Marley: One Love exceeds the $100 million mark, it would join a select group of movies at the domestic box office. In 2023, only 24 films achieved this milestone, with just two being biopics - the hit Oppenheimer and the successful but controversial Sound of Freedom. While other biopics may reach this milestone in 2024, the Marley movie would remain one of the few to achieve such a high gross.
Source: Variety
Editor's P/S:
"Bob Marley: One Love" is a captivating cinematic experience that celebrates the iconic reggae legend and his profound impact on Jamaican history and global music. The film's success at the box office is a testament to the enduring legacy of Marley's message of love, unity, and social justice. The star-studded cast delivers powerful performances, bringing Marley's iconic songs and personal struggles to life. The film's success is a reminder of the transformative power of music and the importance of using our voices to advocate for change.
Moreover, the film's financial success underscores the growing demand for diverse and authentic stories on the big screen. "Bob Marley: One Love" joins a growing number of biopics that have achieved critical and commercial acclaim. This trend reflects a shift towards more inclusive and representative storytelling, giving voice to underrepresented narratives and celebrating the contributions of marginalized communities.
