The Drama: A Box Office Sensation Surpassing Expectations!

The Drama has emerged as a significant player at the North American box office, recently surpassing the $100 million mark globally. Despite losing screens, it continues to outperform competitors like Mother Mary. With impressive earnings both domestically and internationally, the film is on track to become one of A24's highest-grossing films. As it approaches the record set by Materialists, fans are eager to see how far The Drama will go. Featuring stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, this romantic comedy has proven to be a financial success, captivating audiences worldwide.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 27, 2026, 19:51 IST

The Drama's Box Office Triumph

The Drama has shown impressive endurance at the North American box office, even after losing a considerable number of screens last Friday. Recently, it crossed the $100 million milestone globally, solidifying its position as a formidable box-office player. This weekend, it is poised to outshine Materialists, another film that debuted earlier this year.

Despite facing stiff competition from Anne Hathaway’s Mother Mary, which received a broader release in North America, The Drama has emerged as the stronger contender. It marks the fifth film from A24 to surpass $100 million in worldwide earnings, outpacing the global total of Zendaya’s earlier project, Challengers. With a production budget of under $30 million, this romantic comedy has not only broken even but is also generating substantial profits.

In its fourth weekend, The Drama garnered around $2.6 million at the North American box office. Although it lost 807 theaters, the film's decline was limited to just 45.6% compared to the previous weekend. Currently, it trails behind Marty Supreme, which earned $5.6 million, and Civil War, which brought in $3.6 million. After four weekends, The Drama has amassed a total of $44.8 million in North America.

On the international front, the film is also thriving, earning $5.7 million during its fourth weekend. This reflects a 48.2% decrease from the prior weekend, yet it has successfully reached $62 million overseas across 45 markets. As a result, The Drama's global earnings have soared to an impressive $106.9 million.

Materialists, which was released in 2025, was the first independent film of the year to achieve over $100 million globally, grossing $107.9 million on a $20 million budget. It currently holds the title of the fourth-highest-grossing film in A24’s history. The Drama is now just $1 million away from surpassing Materialists, which would elevate it to the rank of A24’s fourth highest-grosser ever. The film, featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, premiered on April 3.