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Ron Howard’s ‘Eden’ Opens Soft in U.S. as Mixed Reviews Nudge a Fast PVOD Push

A muted U.S. launch pushes the release toward PVOD plus a domestic streaming sale to close its funding gap.

Overview

  • Eden earned about $1 million in its U.S. opening across 664 theaters and sits under $2 million worldwide soon after release.
  • Vertical is giving the film a 30‑day exclusive theatrical window before PVOD, with an awards campaign under consideration.
  • Reviews are divided at roughly 55–56% on Rotten Tomatoes, though audience scores tracked higher at about 71%.
  • Financing relied on a reported $55 million gross budget reduced to about $35 million net via incentives, with $26 million raised in foreign sales and a remaining gap targeted through PVOD/streaming revenue.
  • Howard says on‑site research informed certain striking moments drawn from survivor accounts, while other elements compress timelines and dramatize unresolved history.