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Oak Street: Critics Love It, Will Audiences Show?
12 Aug
Summary
- New dinosaur thriller 'The End of Oak Street' projected for $20-25 million opening.
- The film boasts an impressive 85% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics.
- Warner Bros. hopes positive word-of-mouth can turn the film into a sleeper hit.
Opening weekend projections for the J.J. Abrams-produced dinosaur thriller, 'The End of Oak Street,' are looking grim, but strong critic reviews may offer a lifeline. This film is one of seven Warner Bros. releases in 2026 projected to open below $40 million domestically. Currently, it is expected to earn between $20-25 million on its opening weekend, despite an $80 million budget.
However, 'The End of Oak Street' has garnered significant praise from critics, holding an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers have lauded its effective balance of thrilling dinosaur encounters, dark humor, and surprising emotional depth. This positive reception has led some to deem it superior to recent 'Jurassic World' installments.
Warner Bros. is banking on adult moviegoers and families with teens to discover the film through positive word-of-mouth. With a slate including 'Dune: Part Three' later in the year, the studio is hoping 'The End of Oak Street' can defy its initial projections and become an unexpected hit.
