Strong audience buzz is boosting Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” in what has otherwise been a rough Presidents’ Day weekend for the box office compared to years past.
The music biopic, which stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the famed reggae legend, is opening quite well with an estimated $51 million 6-day domestic opening. While critics were tepid on the film with a 43% Rotten Tomatoes score, Bob Marley’s fans are singing its praises with an A on CinemaScore and a 93% RT audience score.
Overseas, “Bob Marley” is getting some help with $29 million from international markets — including $9.3