The mystery-thriller “Conclave” has achieved a significant global box office milestone just before awards season kicks in. Directed by Edward Berger, who helmed 2022’s “All Quiet on the Western Front”, and based on Robert Harris’s 2016 novel, the film delves into the story of a cardinal tasked with overseeing one of the Church’s most sacred and secretive traditions – the selection of the next pope. In the process, he uncovers a host of secrets and scandals about each candidate, some of which could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church. The movie features a star-studded cast including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.
Two months after its theatrical release, “Conclave” has crossed an important threshold at the global box office. According to Box Office Mojo, it has now reached $50 million worldwide. This figure is broken down into $31 million in domestic earnings and $18.9 million from international markets.
What this box office milestone means for “Conclave” is that it has become profitable. With a reported production budget of $20 million, surpassing the $50 million mark indicates that the movie has not only covered its costs but also entered the realm of potential profit. After performing exceptionally well in domestic theaters, raking in over $30 million, it has continued to make waves during its international rollout with equally impressive results. The early success in multiple overseas markets has been crucial in helping it reach this critical global box office milestone.
Thanks to its positive reviews, which laud its engaging papal-themed plot and outstanding performances, especially from Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave” is set to be a strong contender in this awards season. It has already been named one of the best movies of 2024 by both the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. Moreover, it has received six Golden Globe nominations and is tied with “Wicked” for the most nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards. This means that if it gains attention at the Oscars, it could experience an additional boost in box office performance.
“Conclave’s” box office milestone is to wonder just how far it can go. It’s a welcome sight to see a movie that offers smart and engaging entertainment achieving success at the box office. While it remains uncertain how high it will soar both in global box office numbers and during this awards season, its early victories in overseas markets and at precursor award ceremonies are certainly encouraging signs. Although it might not win all the major awards, it’s likely to secure a fair number of nominations.
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