Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” continues to make waves at the global box office, surpassing the $100 million mark in just 10 days since its release. The musical biopic has earned $101.1 million worldwide, with $61.4 million coming from North America and $39.7 million from 59 international territories.
In its second weekend, “One Love” retained its top position on domestic charts, grossing $3.7 million on Friday. Internationally, the film added $3.3 million on Thursday and expanded into eight new markets over the weekend.
Opening on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, “Bob Marley: One Love” exceeded expectations by grossing $28.6 million over the traditional weekend and $52 million during the six-day holiday stretch. Despite receiving mixed reviews (holding a 42% average from critics on Rotten Tomatoes), it received an “A” CinemaScore from early audiences. The production budget for “One Love” was $70 million.
Kingsley Ben-Adir portrays the iconic reggae legend in “Bob Marley: One Love,” with Lashana Lynch co-starring as his wife, Rita Marley. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the film delves into Marley’s transformative journey, from his tours in Africa and Europe in the mid-1970s to the creation of his seminal album “Exodus.”
Ziggy Marley, son of the Jamaican musician, expressed gratitude for the film’s reception, stating, “My family and I are honored with the amazing response to ‘Bob Marley: One Love.’ Like my father’s music, this movie is meant for the people, and his message of peace, love, and unity is clearly connecting with audiences around the world. We thank the people for embracing this film and in doing so, helping to highlight the message of one love.”
