A24’s ‘The Drama’ Defies Expectations: Zendaya & Robert Pattinson Rom-Com Hits $43 Million Worldwide & Becomes Studio’s Third-Biggest Opening
The Drama is serving plot twists both on-screen and at the box office. A24’s bold, R-rated romantic comedy-drama The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, has shocked skeptics by delivering a strong opening despite heavy pre-release controversy. The film earned an estimated $14.4 million domestically in its first weekend (April 3–6, 2026) and an impressive