Full Breakdown
Indie Film Season Kicks Off with Strong Box Office and Critical Buzz
6/20/2026, 12:33:53 PM
Maddie's Secret Leads a Sold-Out Opening at the IFC Center
John Early’s directorial debut *Maddie’s Secret* opened exclusively at New York’s IFC Center, filling every screening during opening weekend. Moderated Q&A sessions with John Wilson, Brace Belden and Ivy Wolk sold out, and most other city venues reported near-capacity attendance. The film, which premiered at TIFF and later screened at New Directors/New Films, holds an 84 % Rotten Tomatoes rating from 38 reviews. It follows Maddie, a dishwasher turned viral food-content star, whose public success masks a resurfacing eating disorder. The picture expands nationwide next week, joins the Alamo Drafthouse circuit, and receives a broader release on July 3.
Indie Slate Spans Genres and Screens
The weekend also features Mark Jenkin’s sci-fi thriller *Rose of Nevada* (100 % RT) at Film at Lincoln Center, IFC Center and Landmark Nuart; Haifaa Al Mansour’s crime thriller *Unidentified* (Sony Pictures Classics) on 95 screens; Hayley Kiyoko’s romance *Girls Like Girls* (Focus Features) on 500 screens; Michael Sarnoski’s period drama *The Death of Robin Hood* (A24) on 1,760 screens; Adrian Chiarella’s queer horror *Leviticus* (Neon) in 1,075 theaters with a 93 % RT rating and a $10 million acquisition; two documentaries—*Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul* (Subtext Films, 199 runs in 25 cities) and *Peter Asher: Everywhere Man* (Quad Cinema, adding a Los Angeles engagement)—and the roadshow *Road To Everywhere* (Village East) heading to Houston, Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
Box Office and Critical Metrics
*Maddie’s Secret* reports brisk business and sold-out Q&As. *Rose of Nevada* enjoys a perfect 100 % RT score; *Leviticus* holds 93 % RT and was acquired for over $10 million. *Girls Like Girls* and *Unidentified* secure 500 and 95 screens respectively. *The Death of Robin Hood* reaches the widest footprint with 1,760 screens. The Gregg Allman documentary’s demand prompted encore showings, extending its run to 199 screenings across 25 markets. *Road To Everywhere* sold out previews in New Mexico and Colorado before its national roadshow.
On-the-Ground Reception and Official Notes
Magnolia Pictures scheduled the exclusive IFC opening for *Maddie’s Secret* and Neon disclosed a $10 million acquisition for *Leviticus* after its Sundance premiere. Subtext Films cited popular demand as the catalyst for extending the Gregg Allman documentary’s theatrical run. A24 and Focus Features rolled out wide releases for *The Death of Robin Hood* and *Girls Like Girls*. Local reports note sold-out Q&A sessions, sold-out previews for *Road To Everywhere*, and encore performances for the Gregg Allman documentary driven by audience enthusiasm.
Criticism, Gaps, and Outlook
The sources provide no critical commentary or opposition, and no discrepancies appear in screen counts, ratings or dates. *Maddie’s Secret* expands nationwide next week with a broader Alamo Drafthouse rollout on July 3. *Rose of Nevada* continues its limited run at Lincoln Center, IFC Center and Landmark Nuart. *Peter Asher: Everywhere Man* adds a Los Angeles engagement. *Leviticus* remains in wide theatrical circulation, and *Road To Everywhere* proceeds to Houston, Albuquerque and Santa Fe as part of its roadshow.
