The North American box office can be notoriously unforgiving. No matter how strong the opening, sustained success largely depends on consistent audience reception — and Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda, is the latest film to experience this reality.
The film opened to a surprising and impressive response, collecting over $900K from Thursday premiere shows alone. By the end of Day 1, Kingdom had amassed a remarkable $1.2 million, outperforming the recent release HIT 3 starring Nani. Given the momentum, trade analysts projected a strong extended weekend run, with many expecting it to comfortably cross the $2 million mark.
However, the initial surge failed to translate into sustained box office success. From Friday onwards, collections began to decline steadily. By Sunday, the film had nearly stalled, earning a modest $67K.
Here’s the detailed breakdown of Kingdom’s North American box office over the extended weekend:
Premieres + Day 1: $1,202K
Day 2: $189K
Day 3: $168K
Day 4 (Sunday): $67K
Total Weekend Gross: $1,626,000
While these numbers may appear respectable in isolation, Kingdom reportedly needs to gross at least $2 million in the U.S. to break even. With the sharp decline in weekend earnings, that target now appears increasingly out of reach.
Industry sources attribute the film’s downturn to a combination of factors — most notably, a lackluster second half and the absence of standout songs. These shortcomings have seemingly limited the film’s word-of-mouth appeal, undermining its early momentum.
Despite its strong opening, Kingdom serves as a reminder that in the North American market, a film’s long-term success hinges not just on star power or initial hype, but on delivering consistent cinematic value throughout.
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