Overview

• The Warner Bros. release earned an estimated $48.5 million worldwide, including $22.4 million in North America, according to industry tallies.
• Reported costs include about $130 million for production and roughly $70 million for marketing, with trade estimates putting break-even near $300 million.
• Critical reception is exceptionally strong, with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and an 85% audience rating reported over opening weekend.
• Premium formats powered the debut, with about 51% of domestic grosses from PLFs and $4.6 million from IMAX across 412 screens.
• The studio is leaning on an extended theatrical window and awards momentum to build revenue, though upcoming releases could pressure the film’s legs, analysts say.