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'Bob Marley: One Love' Shines at Box Office, Outperforming 'Madame Web'

The biopic's success underscores a growing audience preference for musical stories over superhero narratives.

  • 'Bob Marley: One Love' dominates the box office, signaling a shift in audience preferences towards musical biopics over superhero films.
  • The film, which opened on Valentine's Day, grossed $51 million domestically in its first six days, surpassing pre-release projections.
  • Critics have mixed reviews, but audiences awarded the film an 'A' CinemaScore, highlighting its broad appeal across generations.
  • The success of 'One Love' contributes to a growing trend of successful musical biopics, with projects on Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, and Pharrell Williams in the pipeline.
  • Despite its box office success, 'Madame Web' struggles, marking one of the lowest debuts for a Marvel character movie.
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