As Neon was justly feted this weekend for a fifth consecutive Cannes Palme d’Or winner (Anora), it also had a nice showing at home with a terrific expansion for indie Babes.
The feature directorial debut of Pamela Adlon jumped from a 12-screen opening last week to 590 and hit no. 9 at the domestic box office with an estimated $1.06 million three-day weekend and cume of circa $1.29 million.
Over the four days, including the Memorial Day holiday, the gross approaches $1.23 million and the cume $1.46 million. The film follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau) who grew up together in NYC but are now firmly in different phases of adulthood.
When carefree and single Eden decides to have a baby on her own after a one-night stand, their complex friendship faces its greatest challenge.
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