Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2021 14:20:57 GMT -4
'Respect' opens at No. 4 at box office, earns high marks from moviegoers
Aretha Franklin biopic took in $9 million during its opening weekend.
Adam Graham
The Detroit News
The Aretha Franklin biopic "Respect" opened at No. 4 at the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $8.8 million in its debut frame, according to reports.
Marc Maron, Marlon Wayans and Jennifer Hudson in "Respect."
That's on par with pre-release box office projections for the movie, which stars Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul in a role hand-picked by the Detroit icon prior to her 2018 death.
"Respect" is earning the respect of theatergoers, racking up an A grade from CinemaScore, which measures audience reaction.
Aretha Franklin biopic took in $9 million during its opening weekend.
Adam Graham
The Detroit News
The Aretha Franklin biopic "Respect" opened at No. 4 at the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $8.8 million in its debut frame, according to reports.
Marc Maron, Marlon Wayans and Jennifer Hudson in "Respect."
That's on par with pre-release box office projections for the movie, which stars Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul in a role hand-picked by the Detroit icon prior to her 2018 death.
"Respect" is earning the respect of theatergoers, racking up an A grade from CinemaScore, which measures audience reaction.
