Overview

• Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel is now in theaters following its September 12 release through Lionsgate.
• Early box-office reporting projects roughly $10 million for the domestic opening weekend, including about $5 million on opening day.
• The film holds around a 90–91% Rotten Tomatoes score, with widespread acclaim for the young cast and standout casting decisions.
• Coverage highlights a deliberate departure from the book’s finale, with the filmmakers opting for a more definitive conclusion without detailing specifics.
• Produced on a reported budget of about $20 million, the release was supported by experiential marketing that echoed the story’s endurance premise.