Overview

• Early North American previews and IMAX screenings netted $10 million, signaling a robust domestic opening weekend
• The film earned Rs 5.25 crore on its first day in India, with evening show occupancies peaking at 41.8%
• Chinese audiences contributed $2.7 million on opening day across 51,000 screenings, ranking it among top Hollywood original debuts post–COVID
• Apple’s promotional push included iPhone alerts, haptic trailers and surprise Brad Pitt appearances while Lewis Hamilton offered technical consultancy to heighten authenticity
• Full pirated copies of the movie surfaced on torrent sites shortly after its theatrical debut, spotlighting early digital piracy challenges