Indie Box Office: ‘Nirvanna the Band’ and ‘Pillion’ Shine

Valentine’s Day weekend and President’s Day brought a vibrant mix of indie films to theaters, showcasing significant box office achievements. Notably, Neon’s *Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie* is projected to earn $1.25 million over the three-day period and approximately $1.4 million throughout the four-day weekend, across 365 screens. This comedic adventure sees characters Matt and Jay stumble back to 2008 as their plans go awry. The film enjoys acclaim, holding a Certified Fresh rating of 97% from Rotten Tomatoes critics and a 96% audience score.

Box Office Highlights: Pillion and More

A24’s *Pillion*, directed by Harry Lighton, experienced a promising week. Expanding to 24 screens, it is expected to generate $350.9k over three days and around $408.2k for the four-day weekend. This brings its total to approximately $699k through Sunday and $756k through Monday. The film, a winner of the Cannes Un Certain Regard Best Screenplay award, stars Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling and has garnered positive word of mouth, resulting in sold-out screenings across various markets.

Other Indie Performers

• Cold Storage (Samuel Goldwyn Films): Earned $1.1 million over three days and is projected to reach $1.3 million across 1,041 theaters over four days.
• The Moment (A24): Expanded to 1,119 screens in its third week, grossing $447.9k for three days and a projected $527.4k for four days, totaling around $3.5 million to date.
• The Secret Agent (Neon): In its twelfth week, it eyes $149k over the four-day weekend, bringing its total to approximately $3.8 million.

Moreover, other indie films are performing well, including *Solo Mio*, *Good Luck Have Fund*, *Iron Lung*, and *Dracula*. These movies currently rank 5th, 7th, 9th, and 10th, respectively, in box office standings.

Limited Releases and Notables

In limited releases, *Kokuho* from Gkids grossed an estimated $32.7k over four days, totaling $180.7k across five screens. Janus Films’ *The Love That Remains* also performed modestly, earning $32k over 25 screens for a total of $86.7k. Additionally, *The Testament of Ann Lee* continues to draw audiences, having earned $41k in its eighth week, bringing its cumulative earnings to approximately $2.5 million.

Indie cinema continues to thrive with diverse offerings, showcasing unique storytelling and strong performances that resonate with audiences. For more insights and updates on box office trends, visit Filmogaz.com.