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Indie Films Shine: 'Jane Austen' Tops Weekend Box Office

5/26/2025

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Indie films shone brightly this summer weekend, with "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" charming audiences and raking in $291k across 61 screens, proving Austen's timeless appeal. "The Last Rodeo" galloped to $5.26 million, while "Friendship" thrived with $4.6 million, fueled by enthusiastic word-of-mouth. Meanwhile, "Bad Shabbos" and a remastered "RAN" added to the excitement, earning $40k.

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Story summary

Indie films shone brightly this summer weekend, with "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" charming audiences and raking in $291k across 61 screens, proving Austen's timeless appeal. "The Last Rodeo" galloped to $5.26 million, while "Friendship" thrived with $4.6 million, fueled by enthusiastic word-of-mouth. Meanwhile, "Bad Shabbos" and a remastered "RAN" added to the excitement, earning $40k.