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Hokum inches closer to breaking even
10 May
Summary
- Hokum needs $0.2 million more to break even at the box office.
- The horror film has earned $12.3 million worldwide on a $5 million budget.
- It aims to surpass Neon's 2025 film Together at the box office.
Neon's gothic supernatural horror film, Hokum, starring Adam Scott, is nearing its break-even point in U.S. theaters. The film, made on a reported $5 million budget, currently holds a worldwide total of $12.3 million. It requires just an additional $0.2 million to reach its estimated theatrical break-even of $12.5 million, following the 2.5x multiplier rule.
Hokum is also on track to surpass the box office performance of Neon's acclaimed 2025 horror film, Together. To outgross Together domestically, Hokum needs to earn an additional $11.1 million, and approximately $22.4 million more to exceed its global total. The film's success in the coming weeks will depend on its performance against tough competition.
The movie's plot centers on horror novelist Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) as he visits a remote Irish inn to honor his parents, only to discover the location is haunted by a witch. Its critical reception stands at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
