Arkansan-directed film ‘The Bikeriders’ grosses $10 Million on opening weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In its opening weekend, “The Bikeriders”, the film directed by Little Rock native Jeff Nichols, grossed $10 Million and came in third place behind “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and “Inside Out 2”.

“The Bikeriders” stars Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon and Norman Reedus and is based on the photo book “The Bikeriders” by Danny Lyon.

This image released by Focus Features shows Tom Hardy in a scene from "The Bikeriders." (Focus Features via AP)
Tom Hardy poses for photographers upon arrival at the screening of the film 'The Bikeriders' in London, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
This image released by Focus Features shows Tom Hardy in a scene from "The Bikeriders." (Focus Features via AP)
This image released by Focus Features shows Jodie Comer, left, and Austin Butler in a scene from "The Bikeriders." (Focus Features via AP)
Jeff Nichols, left, writer/director of "The Bikeriders," poses with cast members Jodie Comer, center, and Austin Butler at the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Norman Reedus, a cast member in "The Bikeriders," poses at the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jeff Nichols, writer/director of "The Bikeriders," poses at the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Austin Butler, left, and Norman Reedus, cast members in "The Bikeriders," pose together at the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

It was initially scheduled to be released on Dec. 1, 2023, but it was taken off the release schedule due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which prevented the cast from promoting the film.

Though the film’s release was delayed, it has been met with critical acclaim on review site Rotten Tomatoes where is has an 82% score from reviewers.

Nichols, who has also directed the films Mud and Midnight Special, held a sneak preview of the film in October at the Arkansas Cinema Society’s Filmland 2023 festival in Little Rock.

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