Overview
- Warner Bros. launched the film in theaters and premium formats on Sept. 26 with Leonardo DiCaprio leading an ensemble cast.
- $3.1 million in Thursday previews set up a U.S. weekend projected around $20–25 million, with some reports pointing to roughly $45 million worldwide.
- The movie holds a 98% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, a career high for Anderson per Forbes, fueling early awards buzz.
- Reports cite a production budget of roughly $130–150 million, with Variety estimating about $300 million needed to break even.
- Exhibition and marketing emphasize the big‑screen experience, with rare VistaVision, 70mm and IMAX presentations and an intentionally unconventional campaign.