Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' Leads a Quiet Box Office Weekend with $12 Million Debut

The Mark Wahlberg-led thriller claimed the top spot despite poor reviews and a sluggish January box office.

'Flight Risk,' directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg, earned $12 million domestically in its opening weekend, making it the top-grossing film during a slow January box office.
The film, released by Lionsgate, has garnered mixed audience reception with a 'C' CinemaScore and a 63% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, while critics were largely negative.
Globally, 'Flight Risk' brought in $16.2 million, but its $25 million production budget means it will need sustained earnings to break even.
Disney’s 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and Sony’s 'One of Them Days' followed in second and third place, earning $8.7 million and $8 million respectively during the weekend.
January's box office remains subdued, with no new releases surpassing $12 million, reflecting a broader trend of slower theatrical performance in early 2025.