Overview
- The film fell about 72 percent in its second weekend to roughly $23 million, sliding to third place behind the indie hits Backrooms and Obsession, according to box‑office reports.
- Trade outlets report IMAX will cut the movie’s planned premium large‑format run short and reassign screens to Masters of the Universe starting June 5, a move described as a response to weak ticket sales.
- Analysts say the picture faces steep economics: production costs are widely estimated near $165 million, marketing likely pushed total spend much higher, and break‑even estimates cluster around $400 million.
- Industry observers compare the trajectory to past Star Wars underperformers such as Solo and cite possible causes including franchise fatigue from many Disney+ entries and uneven critical response.
- Disney will now weigh week‑to‑week box‑office holds, international receipts, streaming engagement, merchandise and parks revenue to judge whether the theatrical release can avoid a nine‑figure loss.