RED ONE’s Disastrous $3.7M Thursday Preview Signals Tough Opening Weekend Ahead
- Jake Kasdan's new film, Red One, premiered in theaters today.
- The movie earned only $3.7 million during Thursday previews.
- Red One is the only major release this weekend, likely ensuring it captures the No.
Red One: A Christmas Adventure Struggling at the Box Office
Overview
Jake Kasdan’s new film, Red One, premiered in theaters today. The Christmas-themed fantasy adventure is facing a disappointing opening weekend.
Box Office Performance
The movie earned only $3.7 million during Thursday previews. Projections for the weekend box office range between $30 million and $35 million. Some estimates are as low as $25 million. Given its production budget of $250 million and additional marketing expenses, analysts doubt it can turn a profit.
Competition and Reception
Red One is the only major release this weekend, likely ensuring it captures the No. 1 spot over Venom: The Last Dance. However, the movie has a low rating of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 106 reviews. The critics’ consensus notes that it is “wrapped in slick packaging but wholly lacking in holiday magic.”
Plot Summary
The story follows Dwayne Johnson as a North Pole security agent. He partners with Chris Evans, a skilled bounty hunter, to rescue a kidnapped Santa Claus, played by J.K. Simmons.
Cast Remarks
Dwayne Johnson expressed his desire for audiences to experience the movie on the largest screens possible, particularly IMAX. He shared that watching Oppenheimer in IMAX inspired him about the potential viewing experience for Red One.
Additional Cast Members
The film features notable actors such as Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, and Wesley Kimmel.
Release Information
Red One hit theaters on November 15 and will later stream on Prime Video.