
The Bob Marley: One Love biopic has already grossed over US$100 million in just over a week of its global opening.
In fact, the Paramount released movie has generated US$101.1 million worldwide after only 10 days in theatres, including US$61.4 million in North America and US$39.7 million from 59 international territories. The film depicting the life of Jamaica’s most prominent musician and reggae superstar, Bob Marley, is feeling more than alright at the global box office.
Bob Marley: One Love retained the top spot on domestic charts in its second weekend of release, grossing US$3.7 million on Friday. Internationally, the film added US$3.3 million on Thursday and expanded into eight new markets this weekend.
The biopic, which opened on Valentine’s Day on February 14, beat expectations in its box office debut with US$28.6 million over the traditional weekend and US$52 million during the six-day holiday stretch. Although the biopic landed mediocre reviews (and holds a 42% average from critics on Rotten Tomatoes), it earned an “A” CinemaScore from early audiences.
The full-length film cost US$70 million to produce. Kingsley Ben-Adir leads Bob Marley: One Love as the titular reggae legend, with Lashana Lynch co-starring as his wife Rita Marley.

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the film follows the journey behind Marley’s revolutionary music from his African and European tour in the mid-1970s to the production of his landmark album Exodus, the ninth studio album released by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
Commenting on the global sale of the film Ziggy Marley, son of the renowned Reggae legend, issued a statement, saying, “My family and I are honoured with the amazing response to Bob Marley: One Love, Like my father’s music, this movie is meant for the people and his message of peace, love, and unity is clearly connecting with audiences around the world. We thank the people for embracing this film and in so doing helping to highlight the message of one love.”
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