Overview

• A24’s MMA biopic has taken in about $13.8 million globally against a reported $50 million budget, with industry math putting break-even near $125 million.
• The film opened to $5.8–$5.9 million versus projections of $8–$15 million, a result noted as Dwayne Johnson’s lowest domestic opening.
• Christopher Nolan called Johnson’s turn as Mark Kerr “incredible” and “heartbreaking” on the DGA’s The Director’s Cut podcast, saying he doubts there will be a better performance this year.
• Reviews remain largely positive, with a 71% critics’ score and a 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• At its current pace, the movie is poised to pass City of Joy’s roughly $14.6 million global total within days and may crack 2025’s top 100 with around $200,000 more.