Despite early box office estimates indicating that The running man Reportedly off to a strong start when it hit theaters Friday, Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel fell short of expectations to take second place nationally.
The R-rated sci-fi action thriller grossed $6.4 million in Friday screenings and previews, putting it on track to earn between $17 million and $19 million over the weekend. It’s not the worst debut in the world by any means, but it’s worth noting that the film reportedly has a production budget of at least $110 million.
Early reactions to the film were very positive (what’s new?), but full reviews were more mixed, and The running man is currently sitting at 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film’s critics consensus reads: “Sprinting spiritedly through dark material, Edgar Wright’s The Running Man doesn’t live up to the director’s high bar for inventive action extravaganzas, but maintains a smooth stride.”
Lionsgate Now you see me: now you don’t see me anymore came in at No. 1 with $8.4 million Friday and preview screenings at 3,403 locations, and is expected to garner a three-day opening of between $21 million and $24 million. Predator: Badlands fell to third place with $3.5 million on its second Friday and is expected to reach $66 million domestically this weekend.
Osgood Perkins’ latest horror film, Guardianearned just $1 million from 1,950 sites Friday and previews, and looks poised for fifth place behind Regret you. Reviews were mixed, and the film received an abysmal CinemaScore “D+” rating.
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“In the near future, The Running Man is the highest-rated show on television – a deadly competition in which participants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with each move broadcast to a bloodthirsty audience and each day yielding a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class worker Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to participate. gambling as a last resort.
But Ben’s courage, instincts, and courage make him an unexpected fan favorite and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outsmart not only the Hunters, but also a nation addicted to seeing him fall. »
