The film exceeded expectations, opening at $19 million in the US and eventually grossing over $92 million worldwide.

It received an A+ CinemaScore from audiences and was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the American Film Institute.

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2022. Box Office & Reception

(2022) is a historical action epic that follows the Agojie , an all-female unit of warriors who protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey during the 1820s . Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood , the film stars Viola Davis as General Nanisca, who trains a new generation of recruits to fight against enemies threatening their way of life. Production & Cast Highlights Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Critics widely praised the performances, particularly Davis and Mbedu, and the grounded, athletic action choreography. Historical Context & Controversy

While the film is rooted in the real history of the Dahomey Amazons, it faced significant debate regarding its historical accuracy:

Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega.

Filmed primarily in South Africa (Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal) with a budget of approximately $50 million .

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The film exceeded expectations, opening at $19 million in the US and eventually grossing over $92 million worldwide.

It received an A+ CinemaScore from audiences and was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the American Film Institute.

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2022. Box Office & Reception The Woman KingHD

(2022) is a historical action epic that follows the Agojie , an all-female unit of warriors who protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey during the 1820s . Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood , the film stars Viola Davis as General Nanisca, who trains a new generation of recruits to fight against enemies threatening their way of life. Production & Cast Highlights Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Critics widely praised the performances, particularly Davis and Mbedu, and the grounded, athletic action choreography. Historical Context & Controversy The film exceeded expectations, opening at $19 million

While the film is rooted in the real history of the Dahomey Amazons, it faced significant debate regarding its historical accuracy:

Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega. Box Office & Reception (2022) is a historical

Filmed primarily in South Africa (Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal) with a budget of approximately $50 million .