Martin Scorsese's career spans more than fifty years as a director, screenwriter and producer. Killers of the Flower Moon, his most recent film, joins that showcase of masterpieces that made the filmmaker a legend of the seventh art. In addition to meeting critics' expectations, the ambitious feature has surpassed a new milestone in its second week in theaters, crossing the $100 million barrier at the global box office. This is no small achievement, given the current landscape of the film industry, where theatrical attendance figures are still recovering from the challenges imposed by the global pandemic and the rebound of streaming services.
The historical drama, which features starring performances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone, has to date amassed $102.1 million worldwide, with $45.3 million coming from the domestic market and $56.8 million from international markets. Killers of the Flower Moon debuted at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, followed by a global theatrical release in late October.
The film, which delves into the sudden deaths that haunted the Osage tribe, has maintained a robust performance since its release, dropping only 36% in international markets during its second weekend. Outside the U.S., key box office performers include the U.K., France and Germany. Deadline also cites significant attendance in Italy, Spain, Australia, the Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.
With its release on Apple TV+ pending confirmation, and awards season buzz already in the air, Killers of the Flower Moon is positioned as a strong contender in this year's film race. You can still see it available in theaters now.