Indie Films
Indie films expand strongly during MLK weekend box office
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Over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in 2026, indie films like Hamnet and No Other Choice saw significant expansions and solid grosses, contributing to a diverse box office performance. Major releases such as Avatar: Fire and Ash continued to dominate globally, while the re-release of The Lord of the Rings trilogy marked its 25th anniversary with impressive returns. Sony's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opened softly domestically but found success in international markets like the UK and Mexico.
Letterboxd is set to launch its Video Store on December 10, 2025, allowing users in 23 countries to rent and stream a curated selection of indie films. The platform, popular among cinephiles, will debut with nine titles across two shelves focused on unreleased gems and lost classics. This move aims to enhance film discovery by leveraging community insights.
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Despite the dominance of 'Wicked: For Good' at the box office, indie titles 'Rental Family', 'Nuremberg', and 'Sentimental Value' posted solid performances over the weekend. 'Rental Family' opened to an estimated $3.3 million, while the others continued strong holds in their respective weeks. These results highlight resilient audience interest in specialty cinema amid major releases.