The film has earned a national theatrical release after a 100 screen run in Vietnam.
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The Australian film, which stars Adrien Brody and Sam Neill, has been sold in more than 60 countries.
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The film opened nationally on April 21 and achieved $3,120 per showing on 19 screens.
Disney's The Jungle Book also continues its charmed run at the Australian box office, dropping only four percent over the weekend to pull in $5.7 million. Jon Favreau's film is about to crack $20 million overall, at 304 locations across the country.
In addition to Los Angeles, the film's New York City premiere will take place May 1 at The Center, co-Presented by NEWFEST.
The Australian premiere season begins in Melbourne on May 5 with the sold out Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF) opening night.