Liam Neeson Action Thriller Officially Removed From Almost 1,000 Theaters After One Weekend

Theater count drops sharply

The Mongoose was removed from 826 theaters after its first weekend. Its location count fell from 1,014 to 188. The Samuel Goldwyn Films release opened on October 30, 2026, with a domestic gross of $464,421. It averaged $458 per theater during its first three days.

Second weekend brings further losses

The film earned $79,842 in its second weekend, down 83% from its opening weekend. Its domestic total is now approximately $777,000. The article describes the result as disappointing, noting that the movie had initially opened in more than 1,000 theaters.

A chase led by Neeson

Neeson plays Ryan “Fang” Flanagan, a war hero who kills his ex-wife’s abusive new fiancé in self-defense. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he steals a Shelby Mustang and flees across the country, helped by former Special Forces comrades.

The chase draws local news coverage and national television attention, while the public roots for Fang’s safe getaway. The cast also includes Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames, Michael Chiklis and Marcus Thomas; Mark Vanselow directed.

Streaming date not announced

The article says no streaming premiere date has been announced. It also notes that mid-budget action movies have increasingly found audiences on streaming, suggesting that may be a later avenue for the film.

Neeson has starred in action thrillers including Taken, Non-Stop, The Commuter and The Ice Road. The article says his reputation in the genre has not always translated into box office success.