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Send Help Tops Box Office With $20 Million Debut

The well-reviewed thriller launches to $28.1 million worldwide against a $40 million budget, signaling solid prospects.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams attend the UK Premiere of 20th Century Studios’ ‘Send Help’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 29, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited)
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Overview

  • Sam Raimi’s survival horror-comedy opened No. 1 in North America with an estimated $20 million and $28.1 million globally.
  • The film holds roughly 93% from critics and 88% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, with a B+ CinemaScore.
  • The release is theatrical-only for now, with PVOD and streaming timing widely projected based on past 20th Century patterns but not announced.
  • Industry reports put the production around $40 million, and analysts estimate about $100 million worldwide would be needed to break even.
  • The opening is Raimi’s strongest for a horror title, surpassing Drag Me to Hell’s $15.8 million start.