The phenomenal success of "Evil": John M. Chu conquers the box office

Can a movie about magic eclipse anything we've seen before? The premiere of "Evil" by John M. Chu impressed not only the audience, but also the critics, becoming a real box office phenomenon.

Phenomenal start: "Evil" conquers North America

During its opening weekend, Evil collected $114 million in North America. This not only made the film the leader of the box office, but also set a new record among adaptations of Broadway musicals.

"It's a real juggling act, " noted David A. Gross, emphasizing the great interest of the audience in musical numbers and costumes.

Expansion on the international market

In the international arena, "Evil" also gained recognition, earning another 50.2 million dollars. This brings the film's worldwide total to an impressive $164.2 million.

Competition with "Gladiator II"

"Evil" had a serious competitor in the face of the sequel "Gladiator II" from Ridley Scott, but the opening fees of the latter amounted to 55.5 million dollars, which turned out to be lower than the forecasts.

The Success of Broadway Adaptations: The New Standard?

"Evil" proved that high-quality adaptations of Broadway musicals can be successful both in the United States and in the world. This confirms that musical numbers and costumes become part of the cinematic experience for the audience.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk