Ben Affleck’s latest directorial venture, Air, is off to a promising start at the box office. The film, which centers around the efforts of Nike salesman Sonny Vaccaro (played by Matt Damon) to sign rookie Michael Jordan for the creation of the iconic Air Jordan shoe brand, has grossed an impressive $14.4 million in its opening 3-day weekend in the domestic box office. When factoring in the two additional days since its Wednesday premiere on April 5th, Air has accumulated a healthy $20.2 million across 3,507 theaters in North America.
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These 5-day earnings have exceeded initial expectations and mark a strong beginning for a drama geared towards adult audiences. The film had a robust start on Wednesday, raking in $3.2 million. While Thursday saw a modest 26% drop with $2.4 million, Friday witnessed a notable rebound with a 106% increase, culminating in $5 million. Saturday’s box office performance surpassed the previous day with $5.8 million, reflecting a 16% surge. As of the current moment, Sunday’s earnings stand at $3.5 million, demonstrating a solid showing even on Easter Sunday.
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With its 3-day weekend earnings of $14.4 million, Air secures the fourth spot in the domestic box office rankings. Leading by a considerable margin is the newly released Super Mario Bros movie, amassing a whopping $146.36 million domestically. Notably, it has set a new record as the highest-grossing global opening for an animated film, amassing a staggering $377.2 million worldwide. The competition for the weekend remains tight, with Air’s $14.4 million closely trailing behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which earned $14.5 million, bringing its domestic total to $62.2 million in its second weekend, and John Wick: Chapter 4, which brought in $14.6 million in its third weekend, reaching a domestic total of $147 million.
What Are People Saying About Air?
Air’s success can be attributed to its appeal to both shoe enthusiasts and sports fans, but perhaps the most significant factor is the overwhelmingly positive response it has garnered from both critics and audiences. The film currently boasts an impressive 92% Critic Score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the Audience Score soars even higher at 98%. In Collider’s own review, our very own Ross Bonaime awarded the film a B+ and commended Ben Affleck’s direction, noting that Affleck skillfully crafts the film, building anticipation, generating excitement, and delivering an enthralling and gripping story about the iconic Air Jordan brand.
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As of now, Air is exclusively available in theaters, offering audiences a compelling cinematic experience. Take a look at the trailer and synopsis for this captivating drama directed by the award-winning Ben Affleck:
‘From the acclaimed director Ben Affleck, AIR unveils the remarkable and game-changing partnership between a young Michael Jordan and Nike’s burgeoning basketball division, which revolutionized both the world of sports and contemporary culture with the introduction of the iconic Air Jordan brand. This compelling narrative delves into the high-stakes gamble taken by an unconventional team, the unwavering vision of a determined mother who recognizes her son’s exceptional talent, and the ascent of a basketball phenomenon who would ultimately become the greatest of all time.
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