WARNER BROS. PICTURES’ ACCLAIMED HIT “ARGO” STRIKES BOX OFFICE GOLD, SURPASSING $100 MILLION

Ben Affleck’s widely acclaimed dramatic thriller “Argo” has crossed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution.  One of the best reviewed films of the year, “Argo” has earned an estimated $101 million, domestically, to date.

In making the announcement, Fellman stated, “‘Argo’ is one of those rare cinematic achievements that has been equally and enthusiastically embraced by both critics and audiences.  Its success at the box office, combined with categorical raves from critics everywhere, is a testament to the talents behind the film, beginning with its remarkable director and star, Ben Affleck.  We congratulate him and everyone involved in ‘Argo’ on this milestone.”

“Argo” has been applauded by moviegoers and hailed nationwide by critics, a number of whom have called it one of the best films of the year, among many other accolades.  At the box office, “Argo” accomplished the extremely rare feat of climbing to number one in its third weekend in release.  Overall, it remained solidly in the top ten for seven weeks, including four weeks in the top three.

Word of mouth has been unabated, which will carry the film through the holiday season, while the buzz surrounding “Argo” has continued to build throughout the fall, heading into awards season.  In October, the cast won the Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year.

“Argo” chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans—spearheaded by the CIA’s heroic exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez—which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis.  The drama focuses on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played, information that was not declassified until many years after the event.

Now playing in theaters nationwide