Young Washington collected $5.6M domestically on Day 3, bringing its US total to $20.9M.
A respectable third-day performance after a softer second day.
Day 3 Snapshot
Day 3 US Domestic$5.6M
US Domestic Total$20.9M
Worldwide Gross$20.8M
Budget$85.0M
vs Previous Day-26.8%
The film has opened on a moderate note. After collecting $7.7M on Day 2, it saw a 27% drop on Day 3, which is fairly typical for non-franchise releases. At $20.9M after three days, Young Washington has made a decent start for a historical drama with an $85M budget.
The film will need strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews to build momentum beyond its opening weekend, as it lacks the built-in audience of major franchises.
Reality check: Young Washington has opened modestly. Its long-term success will depend heavily on critical reception and audience recommendations rather than front-loaded box office.