Beyonce gushes she is ‘overwhelmed by the outpouring of love’ from fans for her concert film: ‘I am so touched and encouraged by the incredible reviews’
Beyonce Knowles-Carter took to Instagram to express her deep gratitude to fans for supporting her concert film and documentary Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.
While reacting to the news that her highly anticipated film took over the box office this weekend, the 42-year-old superstar said she is “so deeply grateful to AMC and every team member who worked so hard on this film.”
“I can't thank you all enough for your support. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done because of the short turnaround time,” she captioned a video of footage from the film's multiple premieres, attended by Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Lizzo Kris Jenner and several other A-stars. thrushes.
To get the film to audiences on such a tight deadline, the Destiny's Child alum confessed that she “practically slept during the editing, coloring and mixing sessions.”
Grateful: Beyonce Knowles-Carter took to Instagram to express her deep gratitude to fans for supporting her concert film and documentary, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Impressive: While reacting to the news that her highly anticipated film took over the box office this weekend, the 42-year-old superstar said she is “so deeply grateful to AMC and every team member who worked so hard on this film.”
Despite feeling like she was racing against the clock to “get this movie out so quickly,” the mother of three was elated that “it was worth it.”
'I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from my Hive. And WOW! I am so touched and encouraged by the incredible reviews!!!” she cheered, nodding to the Renaissance film that debuted with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
The 32-time Grammy winner also said she loves seeing “everyone all dressed up in their most lavish lewks in the theaters.”
'The stupid dares still happen, even in the theatre!! You're destroying me. Please keep that energy going. I can't wait to see what else you all do 🙂 I also love seeing the positive experiences of people who weren't my fans or didn't know my story yet,” the Halo hitmaker continued. “The people who had no interest in seeing my shows, who have now gained a deeper understanding and respect for everything it takes to be a RENAISSANCE woman.”
The singer-songwriter, dubbed Queen Bey by her fans, noted that she was “very proud” to have launched her “film on World AIDS Day in memory of” her uncle Johnny.
“I pray that I continue to create something that lifts you all up, just as you continue to lift me,” she concluded. 'Although I am often critical and feel that my art is never finished, the pendulum is swinging. I feel gratitude. “We did it.” We have the number 1 movie in the country! And 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. And that's because of you and your support! I humbly thank you.'
Within an hour, her post received more than 569,866 likes and 20,500 comments.
The video montage included reviews of the film and shots of fans jumping out of their seats to dance in the theaters as they watched her perform.
“I can't thank you all enough for your support. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done because of the short turnaround time,” she captioned a video of footage from the film's multiple premieres, attended by Taylor Swift (seen above), Blake Lively, Lizzo Kris Jenner and several other A-listers
Supporting: Blake Lively (seen above) at the London premiere of Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce earlier this month
Supportive: Beyonce's husband, Jay-Z, looked sharp in a white jacket and black pants as he attended one of her movie premieres
Lizzo also attended Beyonce's new concert film Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé in Beverly Hills
Glamorous: Lupita Nyong'o, seen above, made a cameo in Beyonce's Instagram video
Stylish: Janelle Monáe stood out from the crowd in a black and white polka dot dress and a pair of matching boots
Over the weekend, her concert film had a solid opening weekend, grossing $22 million.
Renaissance premiered exclusively at AMC Theaters, the chain's second concert film this year following Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour, which grossed $178.8 million domestically and $249.5 million worldwide.
Renaissance – which Beyonce wrote and directed (with James B. Merryman and Mark Ritchie directing the live segments) opened in 2,539 theaters.
It earned an impressive average of $8,270 per screen.
Beyonce's film ended the two-week reign of The Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which dropped 50.1% to $14.5 million for a domestic total of $121.2 million.