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The film’s poor critical and audience reception translated directly into dismal box office numbers. Opening weekend saw the movie gross only $2.4 million domestically. Notably, it had not been released internationally yet, and the figures indicated almost no international market interest. The film’s extremely low attendance was reflected in the fact that only about three tickets were sold per showing after the first week.
Just a few weeks after opening, The American Society of Magical Negroes was pulled from theaters altogether. The poor performance—both in terms of revenue and audience engagement—made its continued theatrical run untenable. The decision to withdraw was swift and stark, emphasizing how quickly a film can become economically unviable when audience interest falters.