Overview

• Industry estimates put the debut at $22.4 million in North America and $48.5 million globally, including about $26.1 million from overseas markets.
• Premium formats drove early interest, accounting for roughly 51% of domestic receipts, with IMAX contributing about $4.6 million from 412 screens.
• The film holds about a 96% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and has sparked early awards-season buzz for Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio.
• Trade reporting pegs the production at around $130 million plus roughly $70 million in marketing, with break-even estimated near $300 million worldwide; some analysts see profitability only with strong legs and international growth.
• Warner Bros. is emphasizing a prolonged theatrical run and event-format play, though upcoming releases such as The Smashing Machine and a major re-release could challenge its momentum.