Musical biopics are some of the best-performing genres, andA Complete Unknownis no exception. The movie starring Timothée Chalamethas made over $53 million worldwideand has primarily rolled out in the United States. This total is expected to grow over the coming weeks, as the Bob Dylan biopic will expand its international rollout throughout January. While the movie’s focus makes it appeal mostly to an American audience, the total will still grow as more people get to see the film.
The film’s director,James Mangold, is no stranger to the music biopic. He previouslynarrated the life of Johnny Cash in the acclaimed 2005 filmWalk the Line. The movie earned multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor, a category in whichA Complete Unknownis likely to be a strong competitor. Barring further disruptions, the Oscar nominations are set to be announced on Thursday, January 23, revealing the fate ofA CompleteUnknownand other films at the most coveted ceremony of the year. For now, though, the movie continues its box office momentum with a new record.
A Complete Unknown Has Made James Mangold One Of The Highest-Grossing Directors
He Beat Out Joss Whedon To Do So
A Complete Unknown’s box office numbers have now madeMangold one of the highest-grossing directors at the domestic box office, and he even beat outJoss Whedonfor the honor. An award-winning producer and director, Whedon saw his biggest box office when he made his MCU debut in 2012 withThe Avengers, which was followed byAvengers: Age of Ultronin 2015. Also, the executive producer forBuffy the Vampire SlayerandFirefly, Whedon is considered a definitive voice in the sci-fi genre.
Every Real Person In A Complete Unknown
Following the recent trend of biopics based on prominent musicians, A Complete Unknown tells the story of iconic singer/songwriter Bob Dylan.
Mangold has beaten Whedon in one regard, however, asA Complete Unknownhas now positioned the director within the top 40 highest-grossing directors at the domestic box office. PerThe Numbers, Mangold’stotal domestic box office is now $1.127 billion, putting him at no. 39 to rank above Whedon andMeet the Parentshelmer Jay Roach. This now kicks Whedon to the no. 41 slot.
Our Take On Mangold’s New Box Office Record
Mangold Doesn’t Need Superheroes To Succeed
Unlike Whedon, whose record is mostly attributed to his twoAvengersmovies, Mangold has a more diverse background of films that have put him in this spot. While his top three highest-grossing movies domestically are all IP projects, his next two areWalk the LineandFord v. Ferrari, both biopics. WithA Complete Unknownbeing the latest addition to Mangold’s personal domestic box office top 10, the director has further proven the versatility of his box office viability.
A Complete Unknown
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A Complete Unknown is a biographical movie that follows a young Bob Dylan as he integrates with New York and catches the eye of the folk singers in the area, eventually propelling him into stardom.
