Overview

• Opening weekend domestic gross landed at roughly $5.9–$6 million from 3,345 theaters, marking the lowest debut of Johnson’s career, according to industry reports.
• The film finished third at the box office behind Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl at about $33 million and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another at roughly $11.1 million.
• Johnson addressed the result on Instagram, thanking audiences, saying box‑office outcomes can’t be controlled, and calling the experience life‑changing.
• Critical reception remained solid — Certified Fresh near 73% on Rotten Tomatoes with Benny Safdie winning Venice’s best director — while audience scores were mixed with a B‑ CinemaScore.
• Analysts cite weak word‑of‑mouth, an audience mismatch for Johnson’s dramatic turn, and strong counter‑programming, leaving theatrical recovery uncertain against the reported $50 million budget.