Dakota Johnson Thriller Officially Hits No. 1 After Being Removed from 1,700 Theaters
A strong PVOD debut
After a month-long theatrical run, Verity made a striking debut on the PVOD market, reaching No. 1. The film’s move to home viewing follows a box-office performance below expectations.
The psychological thriller is based on a bestseller by Colleen Hoover. Its cast includes Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett.
Box office trails expectations
Verity has brought in $172 million worldwide, compared with a reported production budget of $40 million. Its total is expected to remain below $200 million as its theatrical run ends.
The film’s fifth week saw its nationwide theater count drop from more than 3,500 to around 1,800. The report’s headline says it was removed from 1,700 theaters, while the stated theater counts indicate a decline of roughly 1,700.
Hoover adaptations set context
Verity was expected to outperform Hoover adaptations Reminders of Him and Regretting You, which each earned around $90 million worldwide. The article compares its current global total with The Girl on the Train, which made about $175 million a decade ago.
Other films cited as comparisons include It Ends with Us, which earned $350 million worldwide, and The Housemaid, which earned $400 million. Where the Crawdads Sing, aimed at a similar audience, grossed about $150 million in theaters.
Reviews remain a weak point
Verity holds a 31% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviews described as mediocre. The site’s consensus says the film’s twists feel more deflating than intriguing, despite its ingredients for a guilty pleasure.
The article notes that The Girl on the Train arrived after Gone Girl’s major success. Gone Girl earned around $370 million worldwide, while Verity’s current total is close to The Girl on the Train’s reported haul.
Key points
- Verity reached No. 1 on the PVOD market after a month in theaters.
- The film has earned $172 million worldwide against a reported $40 million budget.
- Its theater count fell from more than 3,500 to around 1,800 in its fifth week.
- Rotten Tomatoes lists the thriller at 31%.