“Bob Marley: One Love” continues its triumphant run at the box office, having crossed the $100 million mark ($61.4 million domestically and $39.7 million overseas) in just 10 days since its theatrical debut.
“One Love” Sets New Standards for Music Biopics:
The Marley-inspired film, released on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), made waves with a stellar six-day launch of $51.1 million, cementing its status as one of the highest-grossing music biopics to date, according to THR.
While “Straight Outta Compton” maintains its position at the top with a $60.2 million opening in North America in 2015, “One Love” is quickly closing the gap.
In stark contrast, Sony’s “Madame Web,” featuring Dakota Johnson, experienced a lackluster opening with just $26 million, marking one of the lowest debuts for a film associated with a Marvel character, despite not being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as reported by THR.
“One Love” Shines Light on Icon’s Journey:
“One Love” delves into the intricate dynamics between Bob Marley, his band The Wailers, and his family in the aftermath of an assassination attempt.
With a talented cast, including Lashana Lynch, who portrays Rita Marley, and James Norton as producer and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, the film aims to humanize Marley, whose music and message transcended mortality.
Marley’s Enduring Influence on the Music Industry:
Marley’s impact extends far beyond the silver screen, with his songs amassing an astonishing seven billion official on-demand U.S. streams, according to Luminate.
Furthermore, his compilation album “Legend” is the second-longest-charting album in Billboard 200 history, maintaining its presence for 821 weeks.
