‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Earns Raves but Opens Soft With $2.6 Million U.S. Weekend, $6 Million Worldwide
Strong reviews contrast with a modest $2.6 million U.S. debut, raising questions about its $12 million budget.
Overview
- Critics place the sequel in the mid‑90s on Rotten Tomatoes with audience approval around 90%, according to trade reports.
- The film opened to an estimated $2.6 million domestically for sixth place as Wicked: For Good led the market with about $150 million, per Collider.
- Global grosses sit near $6 million to date against a reported $12 million production cost, compared with the first film’s $14 million lifetime total.
- Opening day reached $1.2 million across 2,222 U.S. theaters, trailing the original’s $1.3 million Friday from roughly half as many locations, based on Box Office Mojo figures cited in coverage.
- Director Jalmari Helander has described this chapter as a potential conclusion, though he has not ruled out returning for another installment.