Babygirl Surpasses $50 Million at Global Box Office

A24's provocative drama "Babygirl" has achieved a global box office milestone of $50 million, with international earnings reaching $22.6 million and domestic grossing $27.4 million.

Directed by Halina Reijn, the film stars Nicole Kidman alongside Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas. It follows the unraveling life of a powerful CEO after an affair with a younger intern.

International Performance

Internationally, "Babygirl" has performed exceptionally well, particularly in Ukraine, where it became A24's highest-grossing release ever, earning $685,000. Reijn's home country, the Netherlands, contributed $4.27 million, while the UK debuted strongly with $1.3 million.

Scandinavian markets exceeded expectations, with Denmark ranking "Babygirl" in the top spot during its opening week. The combined Scandinavian total has reached $2.1 million. In Poland, the film secured A24's second-highest-grossing opening ever, and in Romania, it became the distributor's highest-grossing film in the territory at $432,000.

The CIS region embraced "Babygirl" with a $672,000 opening, surpassing films like "Anora" and "A Simple Favor." France and Spain also reported strong results, with box office totals of $1.54 million and $809,000 respectively.

Cultural Impact

Beyond box office numbers, "Babygirl" has had a significant cultural impact. In the US, the film sparked viral conversations around its "milk scene" and the resurgence of George Michael's hit "Father Figure." Initially targeting an older female audience, the film has expanded its appeal, with A24 reporting that males now comprise nearly half of viewers.

In Spain, El Pais dedicated coverage to nationwide discussions on mature female representation in cinema. Mental health professionals in Ukraine and Denmark are using the film as a tool for discussing female sexuality and aging.

Critical Acclaim and Distribution Success

The $50 million milestone cements "Babygirl" within A24's top-grossing films worldwide. The distributor's elite circle includes "Everything Everywhere All at Once," "Civil War," "Hereditary," "Lady Bird," and "Moonlight."

Critical acclaim has further bolstered the film's success, including Kidman's Best Actress win at the Venice Film Festival.

Director Halina Reijn expressed her gratitude for the global success of "Babygirl," emphasizing its ability to resonate with audiences and encourage self-acceptance. She noted the film sparking conversations about shame and desire and being described as a "movement" in some countries.