Asteroid City continues to be a successful release for Focus Features, as Wes Anderson's latest feature has managed to earn $24 million only in the United States and Canada. Out of that amount, $2.23 million was obtained this weekend alone, proving that audiences are still interested in the filmmaker's captivating story about a play taking place within a small town.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Compared to recent films by the filmmaker, Asteroid City is on its way to fall within the box office average obtained by the rest of Anderson's filmography. The action-packed animated adventure, Isle of Dogs, earned $64.2 million when it was released in 2018. That movie also included performances from actors, including Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton and Tilda Swinton.
Asteroid City turns out to be the name of a fictional story that takes place within the world of the movie, where the characters themselves play other characters in said narrative. Jones Hall portrays the role of Augie Steenbeck, a war photojournalist who plans to attend the Stargaze Convention with his three daughters and his son. Steenbeck finds himself in a very uncomfortable situation, as he hasn't told the kids that their mother passed away.
Wes Anderson WIll Tackle The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Next Wes Anderson has been keeping himself very busy during recent years, jumping from one project straight into the next one. After sharing Asteroid City with the world, the director is set to release The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar on Netflix.
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