‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Burst Into Theaters | Opening to Over $50 Million at Box Office

“Bob Marley: One Love” busted into theaters with an estimated $27.7 million for the 3-day and $51 million for the 6-day holiday stretch (Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day).

Globally the film has grossed 75.4 million at the Box Office. “Bob Marley: One Love” hit theaters February 14th.

On the big screen for the first time, fans are discovering Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

Audience breakdowns;
37% Caucasian/25% Hispanic/31% Black/3% Asian/4% Other
65% Excellent/26% Very Good = 91% Total Positive, 77% (definite recommend)
27% (exceeded their expectations)

Ziggy Marley stated, “My family and I are honored with the amazing response to Bob Marley: One Love. Like my father’s music, this movie is meant for the people and his message of peace, love, and unity is clearly connecting with audiences around the world. We thank the people for embracing this film and in so doing helping to highlight the message of one love.”

This is now the #2 theatrical release of a biopic, coming after 2015‘s “Straight Outta Compton,” which grossed $60.2 million opening weekend.

Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita.

Cast includes; Kingsley Ben-Adir, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Anthony Welsh, Michael Gandolfini, Umi Myers, and Nadine Marshall.

UB Spotlight: Ziggy Marley, Director Reinaldo Marcus Green and Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch Talk “Bob Marley: One Love!”