A24’s drama “The Whale” surpassed 10 million at the domestic box office, a notable milestone for an indie movie in the pandemic era.In pre-covid times, those ticket sales wouldn’t be particularly impressive.
But the arthouse sector has struggled to rebound as adult audiences remain selective as ever about movie choices.Turnout for prestige dramas, like “Tár” (5.7 million), “She Said” (5.8 million), “Triangle of Sadness” (4.1 million), and Women Talking”, range from disappointing to downright dismal.
“The Fabelmans,” the latest from Steven Spielberg, isn’t outpacing “The Whale” by much, with 13 million to date, while director Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy “The Banshees of Inisherin” has been trucking along with 9.1 million so far.
But when it comes to 2022 releases, only one indie, A24’s timeline-bending “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” became an undisputed commercial hit, generating 100 million globally.“The Whale,” starring Brendan Fraser as an obese recluse who attempts to reconnect with his daughter,
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