Documentary The History of Concrete Passed $2 Million
The film reached the box office milestone 25 days after its North American release.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Documentary
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The documentary The History of Concrete has surpassed $2 million in total box office gross. The film achieved this milestone 25 days after its wide release.
Why it matters
The commercial success of the film follows its acquisition by Magnolia at the Sundance Film Festival. It has also received four Critics Choice nominations.
The film has grossed a total of $2,042,000 across 172 screens in North America. Notably, the IFC Center contributed over $300,000 to this total.
The players
Magnolia
Magnolia is an independent film distributor that acquired the rights to the documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.
IFC Center
The IFC Center is a prominent independent cinema located in New York City that has served as the film's top-performing theater venue.
Critics Choice
Critics Choice is an annual awards organization that presents accolades for excellence in cinematic and television achievements.
The details
Magnolia distributed the film, which is currently playing on 172 screens including 11 in Canada. The venue count is scheduled to decrease to 125 this coming weekend.
Timeline
- 2026-10-14
The film reached its $2 million milestone within 25 days of release.
This weekend: The venue count will decrease to 125 screens.
Industry Dynamics
The box office performance of this film follows the industry pattern of high-performing documentaries that secure distribution deals during the Sundance Film Festival. This trajectory reflects the ongoing challenge of sustaining independent film visibility in the current theatrical landscape.
The film is currently available in limited theatrical release across North America, though the number of participating venues will decrease this weekend. Viewers should check local listings to see if the documentary remains available at nearby cinemas.
The takeaway
The History of Concrete has demonstrated strong commercial viability in independent theaters over its first month. Audiences interested in the film should plan to catch it in theaters soon as the screen count begins to contract.
What happens next
The film will reduce its venue count from 172 to 125 screens this weekend.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by IndieWire.
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