Robert De Niro’s ‘The Alto Knights’ Declared a Box Office Disaster

The mob drama grossed just $3.1 million domestically in its opening weekend, highlighting Warner Bros.’ ongoing struggles and the waning appeal of the genre.

The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro in dual roles, earned a mere $3.1 million domestically and $5.1 million globally in its opening weekend, falling far short of its $45-50 million production budget.
Critics widely panned the film, citing its sluggish pacing and labeling De Niro's dual performance as a distracting gimmick rather than a compelling narrative choice.
The film's release coincided with Disney's Snow White, which overshadowed its debut and further diluted audience attention during an already challenging theatrical market.
Minimal marketing efforts left audiences largely unaware of the film, undermining its ability to generate interest or momentum ahead of its release.
The failure of The Alto Knights marks Warner Bros.’ second major box office misstep of 2025, following the underperformance of Mickey 17, raising concerns about the studio’s decision-making and financial outlook.