Nicole Kidman’s ‘Babygirl’ Crosses $50 Million at Global Box Office for A24, Riding Wave of Cultural Impact (EXCLUSIVE)

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The thought-provoking movie “Babygirl” from A24 has grossed over $50 million worldwide, with foreign markets contributing approximately $22.6 million and domestic sales earning around $27.4 million, according to data from the studio.

Under the direction of Halina Reijn, the movie features Nicole Kidman, along with Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas. The storyline revolves around a high-powered executive whose world comes crashing down following an inappropriate relationship with a junior colleague.

Globally, the film’s performance has been exceptionally strong. In Ukraine, “Babygirl” has set a new record for A24 as their highest-earning release, raking in $685,000 across 190 screens and surpassing mainstream studio films. The Netherlands, where the director is originally from, has contributed $4.27 million to its total earnings. In the U.K., it opened powerfully with $1.3 million, placing among the top R-rated debuts of the year alongside “Poor Things” and “Smile 2”.

The Scandinavian box office performance surpassed predictions, as the movie secured the number one position in Denmark during its debut week. Overall, the Scandinavian earnings have amounted to $2.1 million. In Poland, the film ranks as A24’s second most profitable opening of all time, while in Romania it holds the record as the highest-grossing movie distributed there, earning $432,000.

The CIS region kicked off the movie to an impressive opening of $672,000, outperforming similar films such as “Anora,” “Marry Me,” “A Star Is Born,” and “A Simple Favor.” France and Spain have also reported robust earnings, with cumulative totals of $1.54 million and $809,000 respectively. In Belgium and Luxembourg, the film has continued to gather momentum, placing second in ticket sales for two consecutive weekends and experiencing only a minor 5.5% decline, accumulating $431,000.

The influence of this movie transcends simple ticket sales in the U.S. It’s generated a lot of buzz due to its viral milk scene and the revival of George Michael’s ’80s song “Father Figure.” At first, it mainly appealed to older women, but now men make up almost half of the viewership, as reported by A24.

El Pais, a prominent Spanish newspaper, has reported on countrywide dialogues among women between the ages of 54 and 64 regarding the portrayal of mature females in cinema. In Ukraine and Denmark, healthcare specialists are leveraging this film as a tool to stimulate conversations about female sexuality and aging.

Reaching $50 million in box office sales positions “Babygirl” among A24’s most successful films globally, joining an exclusive group that includes “Everything Everywhere All at Once” ($143.4 million), “Civil War” ($127.3 million), “Talk to Me” ($92.1 million), “Hereditary” ($87.8 million), “Lady Bird” ($78.9 million), “Moonlight” ($65.1 million), “The Whale” ($57.6 million), “The Zone of Interest” ($52.6 million), “Heretic” ($52.2 million), and now “Babygirl”. The film’s success has been underscored by critical praise, with Kidman earning the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival.

Reijn expressed immense joy over the global success of ‘Babygirl.’ He’s overwhelmed by its impact on numerous people, which he finds both heartwarming and inspiring. His ultimate aim for the film is to help viewers feel less isolated, more connected, and empowered to express their true selves boldly. It’s incredibly humbling for him to observe the global discussions sparked by the movie about topics like shame and desire. Yesterday, a young woman told him that in her country, ‘Babygirl’ is not just a film; she referred to it as a movement. To see people opening up, engaging, enjoying themselves, and sharing their stories goes beyond anything he could have ever envisioned.

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2025-01-30 13:46