The independent box office is witnessing an incredibly tight race this week. MUBI's 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' and A24's 'Tony' are currently deadlocked in their second weekends. Both films have reached identical cumulative grosses of $1.268 million while continuing their limited theatrical runs.
Jane Schoenbrun’s 'Camp Miasma' leads the pair in terms of total weekend earnings, pulling in $890,000 across 54 locations. This represents a significant 257 percent jump from its opening performance. Meanwhile, Matt Johnson’s Anthony Bourdain biopic 'Tony' maintained a higher per-screen average at $20,047, earning $741,000 from 37 screens.
The specialized chart, which focuses on films released on fewer than 500 screens, highlights how these two titles are defining the current indie landscape. While other films like 'The Rivals of Amziah King' saw higher screen counts, they failed to match the per-screen intensity of the top two earners. Watermelon Pictures also made an impression with the new documentary 'American Doctor,' which secured a strong debut at the Angelika in New York City.
As these films continue to expand, the competition for specialized audiences remains high. Industry analysts continue to monitor how these limited-run titles sustain momentum after their initial releases. The performance of these movies serves as a clear indicator of current demand for non-wide release cinema.