Kingdom increases screen average

The crime drama Animal Kingdom was up 27 percent during its second weekend, reaching a box office result of $1,835,922 since its June 3 release. It also went from 48 to 56 screens.

“It makes us proud – and patriotic – that it’s one of ours!” said Madman Theatrical distribution manager James Hewison.

Hewison emphasised that a screen average increase during a film’s second week – from $12,586 last week to $15,161 over the long weekend – is remarkable for any release. The total for the weekend was $858,854, enough to reach #6 in the box office list.

In a press statement, director David Michôd said the last few weeks had been “overwhelming” and that he was “really happy” with the way the film has been received.