The movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and is being distributed domestically by A24.
Queer earned around $190,000 this weekend from seven screens, which representsa per-theater average of $27,000.
Across the extended Thanksgiving period,Queerearned just under $300,000.
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However, Craigs presence might attract casual moviegoers, despite the films unconventional themes.
Craig has cultivated a new franchise for himself following his tenure as James Bond.
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Set in 1940s Mexico City, it follows an American expat named Lee (played by Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man, Eugene Allerton (played by Drew Starkey). The film explores themes of longing, isolation, and obsession.
The film explores themes of longing, isolation, and obsession.