Distributor confident of reaching $8m by Thursday, $30m by end of run.Solstice Studios’ road rage thriller Unhinged starring Russell Crowe grossed approximately $4m as it became the first new wide release to open in the US since cinemas closed in mid-March.Comparisons are unreliable given the unique circumstances brought on by the pandemic, however Solstice brass plan a long theatrical run and expressed confidence that the numbers indicated audiences are willing to return to the cinemas amid social distancing and health and safety protocols.Playing in 1,823 sites, the film earned $1.5m on Saturday after an encouraging 10% climb from Friday.
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