Brendan Fraser’s ‘The Whale’ Passes $10 Million at Domestic Box Office

A24’s drama “The Whale” on Saturday surpassed $10 million at the domestic box office, a notable milestone for an indie movie in the pandemic era. In pre-COVID times, those ticket sales wouldn’t be particularly impressive. But the arthouse sector has struggled to rebound as adult audiences remain selective as ever about movie choices. Turnout for prestige dramas, like “Tár” ($5.7 million), “She Said” ($5.8 million), “Triangle of Sadness” ($4.1 million), and Women Talking” ($393,985), range from disappointing to downright dismal. “The Fabelmans,” the latest from Steven Spielberg, isn’t outpacing “The Whale” by much, with $13 million to date, while director… Read Full Article