In an unexpected Monday surge, Nuremberg pulled off one of the strongest climbs of the week. The World War II courtroom drama, led by Rami Malek and Russell Crowe, jumped from the No. 7 position on Friday to No. 4 on the U.S. daily charts — landing just behind Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, The Running Man, and Predator Badlands.
For a historical drama competing against action-heavy newcomers, the leap is impressive and signals something bigger: this film has legs.
A Quiet but Strong Box Office Run
Released on November 7, Nuremberg has earned $8.7 million so far from 1,830 theatres, a notably smaller footprint compared to the films it’s competing with. The film opened to $3.8 million, followed by a $2.4 million second weekend — a manageable drop of 37%, suggesting solid word of mouth and consistent adult-audience turnout.
Monday’s box office told a similar story. While the numbers weren’t explosive, they were firm enough to keep the drama in the top tier of daily performers.
Outperforming Films With Larger Releases
What makes this Monday climb even more noteworthy is how Nuremberg performed against titles with far wider distribution. It experienced a 58.9% drop, lower than:
- Regretting You (-72.5%)
- Black Phone 2 (-73.7%)
- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (-70.5%)
- The Running Man (-73.2%)
- Predator Badlands (-74.7%)
Despite running in fewer theatres than all these movies, Nuremberg still earned more than Black Phone 2 ($179,425) and Regretting You ($239,633) on Monday, pulling in around $283,000, according to Box Office Mojo estimates.
International numbers aren’t in yet, but early signs suggest the global total could soon cross the $10 million mark.
Approaching the $10 Million Domestic Milestone
Domestically, Nuremberg is on track to break the $10 million barrier by the end of its second week. Films in the historical-drama space often see stable weekday traffic — and with awards-season chatter beginning to pick up, this sustained attention could stretch the film’s theatrical run much longer than expected.
Its steady performance, strategic platform release, and strong critical appeal are helping Nuremberg carve out a firm space at the box office, even in a market dominated by large-scale commercial releases.
Final Word
Nuremberg may not be a flashy blockbuster, but its box office journey is proving remarkably resilient. With solid weekday numbers, growing audience discovery, and awards buzz simmering in the background, the film is positioned for a slow-burn success story.
