Josh Brolin Thriller Whalefall Is Already Sinking After Box Office Opening
A Difficult Opening Weekend
Whalefall earned approximately $8 million in its domestic box office opening. The result was disappointing for the survival thriller starring Brolin and Abrams. Its reported production budget is $60 million, making the opening a challenging beginning for the movie. The article does not give further box office figures.
A Dangerous Search At Sea
After his father dies, Jay Gardiner, played by Abrams, dives off California’s central coast to search for his remains. A massive sperm whale swallows him during the search.
Trapped inside the whale, Jay has only one hour of oxygen left. He must draw on lessons from his father as he tries to escape. Brolin plays Jay’s father. The film’s premise centers on Jay’s attempt to survive the ordeal.
Duffield Adapted The Novel
Brian Duffield directed Whalefall and co-wrote its screenplay with Daniel Kraus. Kraus also wrote the book on which the movie is based. The film’s survival story places Jay in an extreme situation, with limited oxygen and little time to find a way out. Its opening performance came as other major releases competed for audiences.
Key points
- Whalefall opened to approximately $8 million at the domestic box office.
- The survival thriller stars Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams and was directed by Brian Duffield.
- The film faced competition from Street Fighter and You Can See Everything.
- Its reported production budget is $60 million.