Cruise’s Box Office Disaster Is Officially Removed From 3,100 Theaters
A costly opening stumble
After three weeks in theaters, the political satire has become the biggest flop of the year and of Tom Cruise’s career, the report says. It opened in more than 3,300 theaters and brought in $8 million domestically during its debut.
The film’s reported budget reached as high as $180 million. Its marketing presented it as a tribute to Cruise’s film career, and an Oscar campaign had reportedly been planned before release.
Theater count keeps shrinking
The film lost several IMAX locations after its first week, with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey taking their place. After two weeks, it was removed from 2,500 theaters, a drop described as the 10th-largest of all time.
A further 583 theaters are expected to drop the film this week. It will begin its fourth week in roughly 200 locations, a decrease of about 3,100 theaters compared with its debut.
Reviews and awards prospects
The film’s reviews have been divisive, and the report says its commercial performance has added baggage. Cruise may still receive Academy recognition, but the article says his chances are becoming less likely.
The reported theater losses further narrow the film’s reach. The article does not provide a new box-office total beyond its $8 million domestic opening.
Key points
- The political satire opened in more than 3,300 theaters and earned $8 million domestically.
- Its reported budget was as high as $180 million.
- After another expected loss of 583 theaters, it will play in roughly 200 locations.
- The report calls it the biggest flop of Tom Cruise’s career.