Overview

• Rust debuted in theaters and on digital platforms on May 2, 2025, earning just $25,000 across 115 screens during its opening weekend.
• The film's release comes over three years after the on-set shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.
• Hutchins' mother and sister have publicly praised the film's cinematography, encouraging audiences to watch it as a tribute to her talent and legacy.
• A settlement following the tragedy made Hutchins' widower, Matt Hutchins, an executive producer, with proceeds from the film benefiting Hutchins' family.
• Rust's theatrical performance has been overshadowed by its tragic history, with future revenue expected to come primarily from streaming and VOD sales.