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Box office success of ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ continues

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Brazilian actress Mônica Martelli has been conducting promotional activities for her upcoming film, ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’, which is scheduled for release in cinemas on September 3. Directed by Susana Garcia and distributed by Paris Filmes, the comedy explores themes of aging, motherhood, and friendship as characters Julia and Clara navigate life in their 50s. The project was inspired by viral social media content shared by the actresses' daughters. Upon its theatrical debut, ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ set a new national record for film releases in Brazil, debuting in 1,531 screens across 773 cinemas. Following its release, the film dominated the domestic box office, reaching nearly 1 million spectators and R$ 21.6 million in revenue by the end of its first week. The film’s momentum was significantly bolstered by the ‘Semana do Cinema’ promotional campaign held between September 10 and September 13, which helped the film reach 1.23 million viewers. By September 19, the film had surpassed 3 million spectators. Its commercial success continued to accelerate, reaching 4 million viewers in less than a month. According to Rentrak data, the film has grossed R$ 66.6 million, entering the top 15 highest-grossing national productions of all time and surpassing ‘Até que a Sorte nos Separe 2’. By late September, the film’s revenue was estimated to be between R$ 70.6 million and R$ 73 million. It has become the highest-grossing Brazilian comedy in the post-pandemic era, surpassing ‘O Alto da Compadecida 2’. By early October, the film surpassed 5 million viewers, accumulating R$ 86,735,949 in revenue within four weeks. It became the first Brazilian production to lead the box office in 2026, surpassing ‘Spider-Man: A New Day’. Director Susana Garcia noted the film has evolved into an ‘organic movement’, particularly engaging women across different age groups. ~~By mid-October, the film surpassed R$ 100 million in revenue and reached 5.62 million spectators after six weeks.~~

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