Jessica Chastain Horror Movie Officially Removed From 500 Theaters as It Nears $100 Million
A strong opening despite reviews
The horror movie opened to $27 million, without the support of a major franchise, and drew sharply negative reviews. After two full weeks in theaters, it is nearing the $100 million global box-office mark.
Chastain has previously appeared in horror films including Mama and It: Chapter Two. The new release has not matched the success of those titles, but could reach a wider audience on the PVOD market.
Theater losses and new competition
The film was removed from 500 theaters over the weekend, which may mark its last major domestic box-office milestone. It nevertheless held a place in the top 10.
DC’s Clayface debuted at number one with $24 million, adding fresh competition. The story does not specify the horror movie’s exact weekend ranking or domestic total.
Rob Savage’s box-office record
Rob Savage directed the film. He first gained attention with the pandemic-era movies Host and Dashcam, then made his Hollywood debut with The Boogeyman. The Boogeyman earned more than $80 million worldwide. Savage’s new movie passed that total in under three weeks, but is expected to fall short of the $148 million lifetime gross of Chastain’s 2013 film Mama.
Key points
- Chastain’s horror movie is nearing $100 million worldwide after two weeks.
- It opened with $27 million and faced harsh critical reviews.
- The release lost 500 theaters as Clayface debuted at number one with $24 million.
- The film has surpassed The Boogeyman but is unlikely to match Mama’s $148 million total.