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Fraser's 'Rental Family' Outperforms 'The Whale' Box Office
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Rental Family surpasses The Whale's early box office benchmarks.
- The new film boasts an 87% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Award buzz continues for Fraser, placing him on contender lists.
Brendan Fraser's new film, Rental Family, released November 21, is rapidly surpassing box office achievements previously held by his Oscar-winning movie, The Whale. This burgeoning success is accompanied by growing anticipation for awards, echoing the comeback momentum Fraser generated with The Whale in 2022.
The film, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, currently holds an 87% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, significantly higher than The Whale's 64%. Rental Family is projected for a $3.2 million domestic opening weekend, already exceeding several of The Whale's early benchmarks despite a wider release.
Analysts predict Rental Family could challenge The Whale's $57.6 million worldwide total if its performance holds through the awards season. The strong initial performance and critical reception indicate a positive trajectory for the film and a continued resurgence for Fraser's career.
