"On June 4, Fathom Entertainment will release "The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act," a compilation of the show's eighth episode and its previously unreleased ninth and final installment, in U.S. theaters. The release already broke presale records for Fathom upon its April 10 release, and IndieWire can exclusively report that ticket sales for the limited engagement have now surpassed $7.5 million. In addition, the number of theaters carrying the release has more than doubled since first launch, going from approximately 900 theaters to crossing 2,100 North American theaters."
"At first glance, "The Amazing Digital Circus" doesn't seem like anyone's idea of a box office smash. A surreal and dark independent animated series produced by Australian company Glitch, the online series plays like a more colorful version of Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream," following a group of humans trapped in a virtual reality simulation where they're tormented by the erratic ringmaster AI Caine and struggle to maintain their sanity."
"Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt told IndieWire in an interview that the company's interest in "The Amazing Digital Circus" came from researching the show's massive online success, such as the 1.2 billion views the first eight episodes have amassed on YouTube. In addition, the show hits several sweet spots for Fathom, with their animated releases, such as the annual Studio Ghibli Fest, proving some of their most lucrative events; their biggest theatrical release ever was a 2024 rerelease of "Coraline," which grossed $34 million."
"Fathom has also announced that an exclusive collectible popcorn bucket and beverage cup will be made available at select participating theaters nationwide."
A surreal, dark independent animated series follows humans trapped in a virtual reality simulation, tormented by an erratic ringmaster AI while struggling to maintain sanity. The series has a large online fanbase and has accumulated billions of views across its episodes. Fathom Entertainment will release a theatrical compilation featuring the eighth episode plus a previously unreleased ninth and final installment. The limited engagement has broken presale records and now has ticket sales exceeding $7.5 million. The number of participating theaters has more than doubled, expanding from about 900 to over 2,100 across North America. Select theaters will offer exclusive collectible popcorn and beverage items.
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