Overview
- The threequel led North America with an estimated $21.3 million, marking the franchise’s lowest domestic opening weekend.
- International markets delivered about $54.2 million for a $75.5 million global debut, with China contributing roughly $19–22 million among the top territories.
- Lionsgate and director Ruben Fleischer indicate a fourth film is in development with a script underway.
- Reception skews mixed-to-favorable, including a Rotten Tomatoes score near 59%, a B+ CinemaScore, and PostTrak showing about 63% of audiences would recommend it.
- Paramount’s The Running Man opened to $17 million domestically and about $28.2 million worldwide as the box office gears up for major holiday releases.