Overview

• Warner Bros.’ release opened to an estimated $22.4 million in North America and about $26.1 million overseas for a $48.5 million global start.
• Industry reporting pegs the production budget around $130 million, with some estimates up to $175 million, and cites roughly $300 million needed to break even after marketing and exhibitor splits.
• The R-rated action satire earned strong reviews, including a 96% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes cited in coverage, fueling early awards-season buzz.
• The rollout emphasized premium large-format presentations, with large-format film capture (VistaVision) and practical set pieces highlighted as marquee draws.
• The opening marks Anderson’s biggest of his career and ranks among Leonardo DiCaprio’s top 10 domestic debuts, according to box-office tallies referenced in reports.