Los Angeles, CA – The highly anticipated action comedy film, “The Fall Guy,” is making waves at the box office with a midday gross of $10.4M on Friday. However, despite strong projections, the film is falling short of its expected $35M opening at 4,002 theaters, hinting at an estimated $28M debut.
The film’s budget of $130M, potentially even higher at $150M, is raising eyebrows among industry experts. Nevertheless, “The Fall Guy” has already garnered over $8.4M from its initial release in 38 markets, including countries like Australia, Turkey, Netherlands, and Spain, with plans for further international expansion.
While the film has yet to receive an audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, it is facing competition from other releases like Amazon MGM Studios’ “Challengers” and 20th Century Studios/Lucasfilm/Disney’s “The Phantom Menace,” both vying for box office success with their respective performances.
Despite initial setbacks due to production delays, “The Fall Guy” is generating buzz for its star-studded cast and nostalgic Hollywood charm. With favorable reviews and a PG-13 rating, the film is poised to appeal to a wide audience as it expands to more theaters across the country.
In addition to “The Fall Guy,” other films like Sony/Screen Gems’ “Tarot” and Legendary/Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” are also making their mark at the box office, contributing to the dynamic landscape of the current film market.
As the summer movie season kicks off, the industry is closely watching the performance of these films and anticipating the impact of upcoming releases. With the re-release of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” in celebration of its 25th anniversary, studios are leveraging iconic franchises to attract audiences to theaters.
Overall, the box office is heating up with a mix of new releases and reimagined classics, setting the stage for a dynamic and competitive summer movie season with plenty of excitement and anticipation for film enthusiasts worldwide.