The documentary NAZA, a powerful film that premiered at the Venice Film Festival, has officially crossed the $1 million mark at the specialty box office. Recently acquired by Neon during its theatrical rollout, the film is projected to add another $74,500 from 73 screens in its fourth week, bringing its cumulative gross to a strong $1.07 million. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, who are also among the Oscar-winning directors behind No Other Land, NAZA was initially self-distributed by its producer, The Guardian. Neon's acquisition highlights the film's growing traction, with plans to expand to even more cities throughout October and November.

Meanwhile, Netflix's La Bola Negra has made a significant impact in its limited expansion. The TIFF Audience Award-winner added $245,000 over three days from just nine theaters in its second weekend, pushing its cumulative total to $650,000. Alamo Brooklyn emerged as a top performer for the film, which marks a noteworthy strategic move for Netflix. La Bola Negra is the very first film the streaming giant is accompanying into theaters with official box office grosses, signaling a potential new direction for how the company approaches select theatrical releases.

These successes unfold within an increasingly competitive specialty market. Neon, a prominent player in independent distribution, is also seeing solid numbers from other titles. Its generational documentary Once Upon A Time In Harlem is estimated to pull in $50,200 in its second weekend from three screens, for a total cume of $157,300. Additionally, Neon's Cannes Palme d’Or-winning drama, Fjord, is in its third week and is expected to add $333,000, bringing its cume to $694,000.

Other notable limited releases include Sony Pictures Classics' The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, starring John Turturro, which opened to $156,000 across six theaters. AMC Lincoln Square led its debut with $33,000, boosted by engaging Q&A sessions. Mubi also launched Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland, a Cannes Best Director-winner, in four New York and Los Angeles theaters, securing an $83,800 opening weekend. Mubi reported strong audience demand, with sold-out shows across all four locations.

The robust performances of NAZA and La Bola Negra, alongside other strong contenders, underscore a vibrant and diverse specialty box office, capable of delivering significant returns for compelling cinematic storytelling.