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The Christian movie Jesus Revolution announced that it will be shown in 100 additional theaters following a very successful launch.
In its first week, the film exceeded expectations and grossed $16 million in just 2,475 theaters. Analysts only expected between $6 million and $7 million.
The movie Jesus Revolution is a true story about the hippie Jesus movement in the late 1960s.
“Jesus Revolution” is trending in the United States! Let’s keep talking about it! pic.twitter.com/4c9mTHS8NA
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) February 28, 2023
Faith films are here to stay. Thank you for your support of JESUS REVOLUTION! If you’ve already seen the film, please go leave a review on Rotten Tomatoes and let your voice be heard. pic.twitter.com/FucUiJqVbL
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) March 1, 2023
The Christian-themed comedy-drama stars Kelsey Grammer. It finished at No. 3.
“We’ve added 100 new theaters for this weekend!!” the Kingdom Story Company said in a statement. “The audience reaction has blown us all away, and we’re thrilled to be bringing JESUS REVOLUTION to more cities!” Here’s a look at the trailer:
YOU made this happen. Thanks to all of you for sharing the love for JESUS REVOLUTION and joining us in theaters! Let’s keep the momentum going this weekend. ✌️🌼 pic.twitter.com/HZnWPRqbxe
— Jesus Revolution (@JesusRevMovie) February 25, 2023
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Jesus Revolution easily beat Hollywood’s expectations for its opening weekend, exceeding box office estimates by more than twofold.
Jesus Revolution has benefited from enthusiastic word-of-mouth, with moviegoers giving it an A+ Cinemascore rating. The movie even managed to win over some mainstream movie critics, who praised the movie’s warmth and unexpected sense of humor.
— Advertisement — Audiences have largely raved about the film, giving it a 99 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while critics have been somewhat mixed. Though still “Fresh,” the film currently holds 60 percent critics rating on RT while holding a 7.8 rating on IMDB based on 2.6k votes.
