Mercy Stalls at the Box Office With Roughly $20–$25 Million Worldwide After Week One
Early grosses trail the film’s reported $60 million cost, signaling a steep climb to profitability.
Overview
- The sci-fi thriller opened at No. 1 domestically with about $11 million in its first weekend.
- By the end of week one, domestic earnings remain under $15 million, with worldwide totals reported at about $20.0 million by Box Office Mojo and roughly $25 million by Collider.
- The production budget is widely reported at approximately $60 million, raising the likelihood that theatrical receipts alone will not cover costs.
- Critical reception is poor at around 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score sits near 82%, which observers suggest could boost PVOD and streaming performance.
- Trackers expect the film to lose the top domestic spot this weekend to Sam Raimi’s Send Help, which is projected to open near $15 million.