Anne Hathaway Thriller Officially Says Goodbye to 1,100 Theaters as Box Office Slows
A strong opening, then a slowdown
The film stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. It began its domestic run at the top of the box-office chart, taking in $32 million. After three weeks, its pace has dropped as a home-video debut nears. Worldwide earnings stand at nearly $150 million, compared with a reported production budget of $40 million.
Expectations set a high bar
The movie was measured against other Colleen Hoover adaptations, including It Ends with Us, which earned more than $350 million worldwide. Reminders of Him and Regretting You each brought in about $90 million worldwide.
It was also compared with The Housemaid, a literary adaptation aimed at a similar audience that grossed $400 million globally. The article says matching those films, or Gone Girl, is now highly unlikely.
Possible finish and busy year
The thriller could finish near the worldwide total of The Girl on the Train, the 2016 psychological thriller that made around $170 million. That outcome remains a projection rather than a reported final total.
The film is one of several Hathaway releases in a packed year. Her other titles include The Odyssey, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The End of Oak Street and Mother Mary.
Key points
- The film opened at No. 1 domestically with $32 million.
- It has earned nearly $150 million worldwide against a reported $40 million budget.
- Its box-office run has slowed after three weeks, with a home-video debut approaching.
- The article does not name the film or explain the 1,100-theater figure.