“NAZA,” an award-winning documentary about Israel’s war in Gaza, opens at No. 1 at the Italian box office, outperforming the re-release of “Avengers: Endgame: Encore,” according to multiple outlets. On its first theatrical run following a Venice launch, the film takes the top spot and draws stronger daily grosses than the Marvel title in Italy.
Reports cite box-office figures from the opening days. The Guardian and others say “NAZA” posts about €451,872 on Monday, while Middle East Eye reports “NAZA” grosses roughly €1.1 million across Monday and Tuesday, compared with about €356,000 for “Avengers: Endgame: Encore” over the same period. The Guardian also notes the documentary was initially scheduled for a short Italy run, but extends after sold-out screenings.
Outlets also describe the film’s recognition and subject matter. “NAZA” has won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and features interviews with Israeli military and intelligence insiders about alleged systems used in targeting. The differing coverage largely centers on which box-office numbers are emphasized and how the film’s release schedule and audience response are framed. Euronews and others add that the documentary is set for a wider international release in the coming weeks, including the U.S. and multiple additional countries.
