Jacob Elordi is enjoying a remarkable year in the film industry, with his latest film Saltburn, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Elordi and Barry Keoghan, making a strong limited opening weekend. The psychological black comedy thriller generated $315,000 from seven domestic theaters, with a per-theater average of $45,000, one of the best limited openings of the year. This indicates the film’s potential for wider success and a nationwide expansion.
Saltburn premiered at the Telluride Film Festival to generally positive reviews, with a current 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows a university student who becomes infatuated with a schoolmate and spends the summer with him at his eccentric family’s sprawling estate. The cast, including Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, and Archie Madekwe, brings depth and complexity to their characters.
Elordi’s success is particularly noteworthy given that his co-star Timothée Chalamet was poised to have a similar year with the release of Dune: Part Two and Wonka, but the delay of the former pushed his releases back. Instead, Elordi has had back-to-back successes with Priscilla and Saltburn, generating over $16 million domestically with the former. This sets the stage for Saltburn’s nationwide expansion ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend.
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Saltburn has also performed impressively internationally, with a total of $1.3 million from abroad, bringing the film’s early global haul to $1.6 million. The film’s success is a testament to the chemistry between Elordi and Keoghan, as well as Fennell’s direction and the overall quality of the film. With Saltburn’s strong opening weekend and critical acclaim, it is clear that Elordi is having the year that Chalamet could have had, given the circumstances.
Elordi’s success is a testament to his talent and hard work, and he is undoubtedly solidifying his position in the film industry. His versatility and range as an actor have allowed him to take on a variety of roles, from romantic comedies to psychological thrillers. Saltburn’s success is a significant milestone in his career, and he is likely to continue to make a name for himself in the industry.
