Sound of Freedom, the surprise box office hit based on a former government agent’s pursuit to rescue child sex trafficking victims has grossed more than $100 million at the domestic box office, despite the scrutiny the film has received for its lead actor’s statements about the child trafficking ring in Hollywood.
Sound of freedom became the first indie film in the post-pandemic era to cross the $100 million mark in north america, doing so after three weeks in theaters.
The anti-child sex-trafficking film places among the top 20 biggest releases of the year, ahead of a number of films with star-studded casts like Jennifer Lawrence’s no hard feelings and magic mike’s last dance—a striking feat given the film’s $14.5 million budget.
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So far this year, it is the 16th-highest grossing north american film of the year and if it keeps climbing it’s likely to surpass scream vi, currently ranked 14th with $108 million, and the flash, currently ranked 15th with $107 million.
In its opening weekend, sound of freedom placed third behind insidious: The red door and indiana jones and the dial of destiny.
The non-major studio hollywood movie, which has been a gift to exhibition, has dynamited the red state, flyover state, and faith-based audience crowd, all of whom are intrigued by the anti-child trafficking topic. Angel studios has crowdfunded the p&a and pays back its investors, while ticket sales were also reportedly crowdfunded by right wing groups, those tickets on hand for those who can’t afford to go to the movies.
The movie posted a $14.2m opening day plus previews, with a first 3-day of $19.6m and an amazing second weekend of $27.2m, +39%.
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