Much like the revolutionary hip-hop group N.W.A. that the film is about, "Straight Outta Compton" shatters expectations with a record-breaking $56.1 million in ticket sales.

The hit film enjoyed the largest opening ever for a musical biopic, according to Entertainment Weekly. It's also the biggest opening for an R-rated film debuting in August.

Even the studio was not able to predict the wild success of this Universal film, predicting to hit just over $20 million, a number that was surpassed by Friday. During the movie's opening weekend, the number practically doubled.

A report from The Hollywood Reporter touched on the variety of the "Straight Outta Compton" audience, with a balanced representation of African-Americans (46%), Caucasians (23%), Hispanics (21%), Asians (4%) and others (6%). Both men and women are well represented in attendance as well.

Nick Carpou, Universal's president of domestic distribution, told THR: "Our marketing department incentivized people of all ages to check the movie out. We always approached this as going after the most mainstream audience that we could. When you've got the principals behind the film followed by as many people as they are, that's an extra factor."

With a budget of less than $30 million, "Straight Outta Compton" is an overachieving screenplay that is set to achieve more milestones in the box office and awards. Already, Oscar buzz is circulating on the film that pulls off both street cred and Academy consideration.

The biopic of one of hip-hop's most influential groups was met with appreciation during the official Academy screening. Not only was it well-attended, it also garnered a rare round of applause, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"It succeeds as a studio picture while transcending what that usually is," a member of the Academy told the site. "It's a very visceral, poetic, terrific film. It is worthy of some real consideration, particularly I think for acting, directing and even best picture - but, but, it's very early in the season, and there are a zillion other pictures coming out."

A report from Variety highlights the relevance of the powerful film in today's social landscape. Vice president and chief analyst Phil Contrino addressed it in a statement with the online magazine.

"There are tons of moments in this movie that are very topical," Contrino said. "Even though it takes place in the '90s, it's still relevant today. It proves a powerful point that nothing has really changed."

"Straight Outta Compton" is co-financed by Universal and Legendary. Cast include O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Aldis Hodge and Neil Brown Jr. It is produced by former N.W.A members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, among others.