LOS ANGELES – Widely projected to make $5 million at the box office, Dennis Quaid’s “REAGAN” surprised box office watchers by nearly doubling that, riding off with $9.2 million, finishing in third place at the box office behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Alien,” while landing the No. 3 per-screen average on opening weekend.
Moviegoers gave the film an “A” CinemaScore and a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes in sharp contrast to the Rotten Tomatoes critics score at 19%. That 79% chasm makes it the film with the greatest gap between critics and fans in the history of Hollywood theatrical films, surpassing the previous record of 65% held by “The Boondock Saints” which was favored by 91% of fans and 26% of critics.
“We are thrilled to be sitting in the top 5 with our first movie in a competitive market over this holiday weekend. We expect the film will continue to grow in the weeks ahead especially in the South and Midwest,” said exhibition veteran Kevin Mitchell, president of the newly launched Showbiz Direct which released the film on 2,750 screens.
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, “REAGAN” follows Ronald Reagan from his dusty small-town roots to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage. “REAGAN” is directed by Sean McNamara (“Soul Surfer,” “Miracle Season”).
“REAGAN,” starring Dennis Quaid as the 40th president, is a cinematic experience that transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, offering a profound exploration of the enduring impact of the power of one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey. Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan’s when Reagan first catches the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating.
In addition to Quaid, the “REAGAN” cast includes Academy Award® winner Jon Voight; Golden Globe nominee Penelope Ann Miller; BAFTA nominee Mena Suvari; Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Kevin Dillon; and Disney star David Henrie.
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About ShowBiz Direct:
ShowBiz Direct is a pioneering motion picture distribution company dedicated to transforming the landscape of movie distribution. ShowBiz Direct specializes in identifying and promoting commercially viable content, ranging from niche independent films to major tent-pole releases. ShowBiz Direct’s mission is to fill the void left by traditional studios’ selective distribution processes, offering a platform for diverse stories that resonate with and appeal to a broad audience, with a commitment to bridging the gap between innovative filmmakers and a global audience in a more cost-effective and transparent way. ShowBiz Direct stands as a catalyst for bringing deserving content into the limelight, ensuring that these voices have the chance to be heard and their visions have the opportunity to be seen on the big screen.
