‘Anyone But You’: Here’s All The Milestones and Records The Rom-Com Broke

‘Anyone But You,’ directed by Will Gluck and starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, continues to defy expectations with its impressive box office performance. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the romantic comedy has struck a chord with audiences, showcasing a revived interest in the genre.

The film follows Ben and Bea, portrayed by Powell and Sweeney respectively, as they rediscover their connection at a destination wedding in Australia. As the unexpected success of ‘Anyone But You’ persists, speculation about a potential sequel has emerged, with Sweeney hinting at ongoing discussions.

Here are all the milestones and records the 2023 rom-com broke.

‘Anyone But You’ is The Third-Highest Grossing Sony Movie of 2023

‘Anyone But You’ has quietly risen to become Sony’s third highest-grossing movie of 2023, despite the majority of its box office earnings occurring in the first two months of 2024. Sony’s box office powerhouse ‘Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse’ leads the pack with an impressive $381 million domestically and $682 million worldwide.

Currently, ‘Anyone But You’ is only approximately $7 million away from claiming the spot as Sony’s second-highest-grossing domestic release of 2023. Surpassing the $92 million mark set by ‘The Equalizer 3,’ starring Denzel Washington.

The Movie is Now The 36th Highest-Grossing Rom-Com of All Time

With a current standing at number 36 on the list of highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time, ‘Anyone But You’ is within striking distance of breaking into the coveted Top 35, surpassing the $196 million benchmark set by ’50 First Dates.’

Despite initially low box office expectations, the film has demonstrated remarkable potential, steadily climbing the ranks. While classics like ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ reign at the top, ‘Anyone But You’ may inch closer to them in the coming weeks, marking a remarkable achievement in its box office journey.

‘Anyone But You’’s Week 4 Box Office Beat its Opening Weekend Gross

‘Anyone But You’ achieved an impressive and rare box office milestone with its exceptional performance in the first three weeks following its $6 million opening weekend. Despite being showcased in slightly fewer theatres during its fourth week, the film garnered over $7 million in revenue.

Notably, its second and third weeks generated approximately $8.75 million and $9.75 million, respectively, underscoring the sustained impact of its social media marketing. This success likely prompted numerous repeat viewings, especially considering the limited new releases in January 2024.

‘Anyone But You’ is The First R-rated Rom-Com in 8 Years to Make More Than $100 Million

‘Anyone But You’ defied expectations with its box office triumph, undeterred by its R-rating. Surpassing $100 million globally, it marked the first R-rated romantic comedy to achieve such success since ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’ in 2016. This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy considering the strong franchise appeal of Bridget Jones, known for its two popular predecessors.

‘Anyone But You’ not only carved its niche as a standalone film but also hints at the potential for a franchise of its own. The film’s stellar 4-week opening owes much to the anticipation fueled by rumours surrounding the relationship between its lead stars, Powell and Sweeney.

The Movie is The Highest-Grossing William Shakespeare Adaptation

Collider reported that ‘Anyone But You’ has clinched the title of the highest-grossing film adaptation of a William Shakespeare original work. Loosely inspired by ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’ a comedic masterpiece believed to have originated in the late 16th century, ‘Anyone But You’ has soared to a remarkable worldwide box office total of nearly $190 million.

Surpassing the previous record-holder, ‘Romeo + Juliet’ (1996), which raked in $147.6 million globally, the film solidifies its place in cinematic history. Even Steven Spielberg’s rendition of ‘Romeo and Juliet in West Side Story’ fell short, accumulating only $76 million worldwide.