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. The Woman KingHD
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
(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. Historical Context & Controversy (2022) is a historical
Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega.