From CNBC:



Warner Bros. Discovery had a Merry Christmas with the highest Christmas Day opening since 2009 for their newest film “The Color Purple.” The movie brought in $18.15 million, surpassing 2012’s “Les Misérables” and falling just short of 2009’s “Sherlock Holmes.” With ticket sales from “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” and “Wonka,” Warner Bros. Discovery held the top three spots at the box office over the holiday. Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore, commented on the impressive results from the diverse slate of entertainment offered by Warner Bros.’ collection of December releases.

“The Color Purple,” produced by Oprah and Steven Spielberg, is based on the Broadway musical adaptation of the book-turned-movie of the same name and caters to an older audience. This has been important as older audience members have been reluctant to return to cinemas in the wake of the pandemic.

This article highlights how “The Color Purple” has made an impressive debut in the box office during the holiday season, contributing to Warner Bros. Discovery’s success.



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