BTS – specifically BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul: Live Viewing grossed $6.84 million in North America on Saturday for a per-screen average of over $8,500 at 803 theaters, ranking third at the weekend box office so far after The Batman and Unexplored.

Globally, it broke the event cinema record with a worldwide box office gross of $32.6 million. The film was presented by Hybe and Trafalgar Releasing in 3,711 theaters in 75 countries/regions for a limited one-day engagement with sales announced worldwide.

“We are delighted with the record success of this project, not only for Trafalgar Releasing but for the event cinema industry as a whole. It’s a testament to both the hugely dedicated ARMY fandom and the overall return of cinemas globally,” said Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing.

HYBE 360 President DJ Kim said, “As the pandemic has made it difficult to get to the concert hall, we wanted to create an opportunity for fans to gather and watch the concert together. We are excited to provide an alternative experience for fans to enjoy the live concert.

The film was a much-needed boost to the American specialty box office. Tickets for two performances on Saturday sold out at a full price of $35. The concert was broadcast live but delayed in some regions, including the United States, to accommodate jet lag.

The event was the hugely popular group’s first stage concert in South Korea in front of a live audience since 2019. Permission To Dance On Stage is BTS’s latest series of world tours and Hybe and Trafalgar’s fourth world title with the pop icons, including those of 2018. Burning the Stage: The Movie2019 Bring the Soul: The Movie and 2020s Breaking the Silence: The Movie.

bring the soul, which brought in approx. $24.3 million during its 2-week limited theatrical run, is the previous world event cinema record holder, Trafalgar said.

Radhe Shyam, which Deadline also highlighted on Friday, came in 6^and at the box office in North America with $1.8 million from 800 screens, wide for an Indian release. The Telegu-Hindi period romantic drama is distributed by Great India Films with Alerion. The genre helped fill the gaps of a sluggish specialty release period with a steady stream of product and a loyal following. These films play all major circuits and exhibitors are anticipating a major event in pan-Indian cinema RRR later this month.

All my friends hate me de Super opened with $37,188 in 27 locations for a per-screen average of $1,377.

Documentary I’m here from Blue Fox Entertainment grossed $24,878 from 82 theaters for a $303 PSA.