Wild Horse Nine Starts at $6M as Searchlight Widens to 2,000 Screens

"Searchlight Pictures' Wild Horse Nine, written and directed by Martin McDonagh, opened to about $6 million from 1,100 domestic theaters over the Nov. 6-8 weekend, according to studio estimates reported by The Associated Press, an average of roughly $5,454 per location. AP reported a further $6.6 million from international markets. Rotten Tomatoes' weekend report said the film expands to more than 2,000 theaters this coming weekend, a move that could keep it in the top 10.

Showbiz411 had described the release as ""reined in"" after Thursday previews and Friday shows totaled about $2.5 million, calling it a patient title waiting on awards attention. The film opened the 41st Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina on Nov. 5."