Dennis Quaid’s ‘Reagan’ Exceeds Box Office Expectations, Bringing in $10.3 Million

Published on September 4, 2024

The biopic “Reagan” exceeded box office expectations after its release over Labor Day weekend. The full-length feature film, starring Dennis Quaid, is the story of former President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy Reagan, who is portrayed by Penelope Ann Miller. According to Box Office Mojo, “Reagan” took in over $10.3 million during the Aug. 30–Sept. 2 showing period, ranking third behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Alien: Romulus.” The biographical film “almost doubled projections that it would make about $5 million in its opening weekend,” per The Oklahoman, earning $7.4 million from Friday through Sunday. Directed by Sean McNamara, “Reagan” is based on the 2006 book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by author and professor Paul Kengor....