Paramount’s latest release, “Bob Marley: One Love,” directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, made quite a splash at the international box office on its opening day. Garnering a total of $4.9M across 10 markets, the biopic about the reggae legend was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from offshore audiences. This article will delve into the film’s success, its impressive box office figures, and its impact on various countries.
With the international cumulative standing at $5.4M, “Bob Marley: One Love” has become a global phenomenon. The film premiered in 10 markets, and several of them catapulted it to the No. 1 spot. In Jamaica, it broke records by achieving the biggest opening day of all time. The praise and support from fans and audiences seem to be consistent across countries, with notable successes and record-breaking openings in many nations.
“Bob Marley: One Love” shattered records and achieved notable milestones in various markets around the world. The United Kingdom witnessed outstanding success, with the biopic clinching the top spot on its opening day and earning an impressive gross of $2.3M from 687 locations. This achievement makes it the biggest opening day for a music biopic in the UK. Similarly, in France, the film debuted at No. 1 on the chart, amassing $1.3M from 590 sites. Its cumulative box office in France, including previews, stands at $1.7M, making it the second biggest music biopic opening day after “La Vie en Rose.”
Australia proved to be another strong market for “Bob Marley: One Love,” as it premiered at No. 1, grossing $615K from 260 cinemas. This achievement secures the film’s position as the second biggest music biopic opening day in Australia, only behind the immensely popular “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Spain also had a solid start, debuting at No. 3 with $185K from 314 theaters. It stands as the second-best biopic opening day after “Bohemian Rhapsody.” New Zealand experienced immense love for the film, with the biopic opening at No. 1 and earning $175K from 103 locations. This opening day becomes the biggest music biopic opening day ever in New Zealand and the largest Valentine’s Day opening. Another success story unfolded in Sweden, where “Bob Marley: One Love” claimed the No. 1 spot with $155K from 150 cinemas, becoming the second best music biopic opening day, second only to “Bo Rhap.” In Belgium, the film debuted at No. 2 on Wednesday, with a total gross of $130K, including previews, marking the best start for a music biopic. Finally, Norway celebrated a No. 1 opening with $90K from 77 cinemas, another second-best start behind “Bo Rhap.”
The overwhelming success of “Bob Marley: One Love” can partially be attributed to the efforts of the cast and filmmakers, who went on a three-week-long tour beginning on January 23 in Kingston, Jamaica. The tour included a fan event featuring performances from Mystic, Yohan Marley, and DJ Zuri Marley. The event was attended by over 900 local cast, crew, dignitaries, including the Jamaican Prime Minister and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The film received further premieres in London, Paris, Berlin, Perth, and Melbourne, showcasing its global appeal and capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” has proven to be a massive success, captivating audiences across various countries and breaking records in the process. With its impressive box office results and enthusiastic support from fans, the biopic has solidified its place as one of the most influential music biopics of all time. As the film continues its international release, it is poised to inspire and entertain audiences around the world, paying homage to the iconic reggae legend, Bob Marley.