Club Kid Opens Strong on Six Screens
The Jordan Firstman-directed film grossed $390,583 in its limited release weekend, with a per-theater average of just over $65,000.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Comedy
Club Kid, directed by debut feature filmmaker Jordan Firstman, grossed $390,583 on six screens in its limited release weekend. The film premiered at Cannes earlier this year and holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why it matters
The weekend results show strong per-screen demand for a limited-release comedy, which could shape how its rollout is handled as it expands. The figures also place it alongside other titles competing for audiences in a crowded holiday box office season.
Club Kid earned $390,583 on six screens, a per-theater average of just over $65,000, which outpaces the $49,200 average for I Play Rocky. Its ultimate performance will depend on how audiences respond as it widens across the country.
The players
Jordan Firstman
Jordan Firstman is the debut feature filmmaker who directed Club Kid, making his first full-length film with this release.
The details
Club Kid was released on six screens this weekend and is set to roll out steadily over the following weeks ahead of a nationwide Thanksgiving expansion. The film is set in New York's party scene and has drawn a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Timeline
Club Kid opened in six theaters this weekend, with a steady rollout planned over the following weeks.
I Play Rocky expands nationwide on Nov. 20, ahead of Thanksgiving.
Nationwide expansions for Club Kid and I Play Rocky are set for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Industry Dynamics
Club Kid's staggered rollout reflects a common limited-to-wide release strategy timed to the Thanksgiving holiday box office window. The film's early results place it among the strongest per-screen performers in a holiday season crowded with new releases.
Moviegoers will see Club Kid in a limited number of theaters first and can expect wider availability as the film expands over the coming weeks. Those hoping to catch I Play Rocky can look for its nationwide release on Nov. 20 ahead of Thanksgiving.
The takeaway
Limited releases like Club Kid can build momentum through strong per-screen averages before a wide expansion. Readers planning a holiday movie outing should check local listings as films roll out ahead of Thanksgiving.
What happens next
Club Kid and I Play Rocky are both set for nationwide expansion over the Thanksgiving holiday, with I Play Rocky opening wider on Nov. 20.
Further reading
For more on comedy films and their box office trajectories, explore the Comedy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TheWrap.
