‘Bob Marley’ Blows Away ‘Madame Web’ With $51 Million Extended Box Office Launch

Strong audience buzz is boosting Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” in what has otherwise been a rough Presidents’ Day weekend for the box office compared to years past.

The music biopic, which stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the famed reggae legend, is opening quite well with an estimated $51 million 6-day domestic opening. While critics were tepid on the film with a 43% Rotten Tomatoes score, Bob Marley’s fans are singing its praises with an A on CinemaScore and a 93% RT audience score.

Overseas, “Bob Marley” is getting some help with $29 million from international markets — including $9.3 million in the U.K.