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Frankenstein's Bride: A Box Office Flop, Streaming Sensation
25 May
Summary
- The sci-fi film earned $24 million against an $80-90 million budget.
- Despite a critical score of 57%, audiences rated it a favorable 70%.
- The Bride! quickly became the No. 1 film on HBO Max after its release.
Maggie Gyllenhaal's sci-fi film, The Bride!, starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley, experienced a dramatic shift from theatrical disappointment to streaming success. Released on March 6, 2026, the movie garnered a critical score of 57% but a more positive audience reception of 70%.
Financially, The Bride! was a major flop, grossing only $24 million against an estimated budget of $80 million to $90 million. This resulted in an approximate $90 million loss, far from the break-even point needed to cover production and marketing costs.
Despite its commercial failure in theaters, The Bride! was released on HBO Max on May 22, 2026. By May 23, it had ascended to the number one position on the platform. It subsequently topped streaming charts in 23 countries by May 24, indicating a strong resurgence in popularity.
