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Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” release and box office growth

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A24’s *Tony*, directed by Matt Johnson, opened in the United States on 5 August 2026 and was followed by a Canadian rollout. The film focuses on a single summer in Provincetown, portraying a teenage Anthony Bourdain (played by Dominic Sessa) navigating a high-pressure kitchen and a mentorship with head chef Ciro (Antonio Banderas). Rather than a traditional biopic covering Bourdain’s entire life, the movie is a fictionalized coming-of-age story inspired by the early chapters of his memoir, *Kitchen Confidential*. The narrative explores Bourdain’s transition from a restless, self-described “narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout” to a man finding his footing in the culinary world, while also touching on his aspirations to become a writer influenced by figures like George Orwell and Jack Kerouac. Critical reception has been largely positive, with critics praising the coming-of-age narrative and Sessa’s performance. ~~As the film expanded internationally, A24 held preview screenings in Melbourne and Sydney for chefs and tastemakers ahead of~~ Sessa has noted personal connections to the ~~20 August release in Australia and New Zealand.~~ character, describing himself as a “beach bum” during his own youth. Following its wider theatrical release, the film has seen significant box office success. It earned $5 million from 1,652 screens during its opening weekend, securing seventh place on the charts and bringing its total gross to approximately $6.6 million. The production budget is estimated to be less than $15 million. As the film expands internationally, it is scheduled for release in Italy on 27 August 2026 under the title *Tony - Diario di un giovane cuoco*.

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