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It looks like Ghost’s “Rite Here Rite Now” film ended up being a huge success for the band. According to Trafalgar Releasing, the initial screenings on June 20-23 catapulted the movie to the No. 9 spot on the worldwide Top 10 box office list with a total gross of $5.04 million. The film was shown in over 1,800 cinemas across 49 territories.

The following was said about specific territories:

“‘Rite Here Rite Now’ entered the Top 10 of the North America box office with a cumulative total gross of $2.65 million, making it the highest-grossing hard rock cinema event ever in North America. The film reached No. 3 at the June 20 box office with a gross of more than $1.12 million and a per-screen average of $1,492 across 755 movie theaters. On June 21, it grossed more than $238,000 across 366 movie theaters. Continuing its success, it landed at No. 7 at the June 22 box office with a gross of more than $1.03 million and a per-screen average of $1,376 across 751 movie theaters. Finally, on June 23, it grossed over $257,000 and a per-screen average of $718 across 358 movie theaters.

Regional highlights also included U.K. and Ireland with a $606,000 gross and No. 5 at the box office, Germany with a $332,000 gross and No. 3 at the box office, Mexico with a $326,000 gross and a No. 5 box office position for the weekend, and Australia with a $178,000 gross and No. 6 at the box office.”

Frontman Tobias Forge commented:

“Having wanted to make a movie for most of my life, I was overwhelmed to see the interest our fans showed in the film before it was even released. Now as people seem to have not only seen it, but also seem to dig it… That really gets my motor humming. Thank you all!”

Kymberli Frueh, SVP of programming and content acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing, added:

“We’re thrilled to be part of this historic moment for Ghost and their fans across the globe. ‘Rite Here Rite Now’ proves there’s a huge appetite for concert films that deliver an unforgettable experience. It’s a testament to the power of music and the magic of seeing incredible concerts on the big screen and together with other fans.”

Notably, further screenings of “Rite Here Rite Now” have since been added in select markets. You can find one near you HERE. The soundtrack will also be available on July 26.