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Depp's Comeback: Can 'Day Drinker' Beat Grindelwald's Box Office?
24 May
Summary
- Day Drinker must earn over $655.7 million worldwide to succeed.
- Johnny Depp returns to mainstream Hollywood after legal battles.
- Fantastic Beasts 2 grossed $655.7 million globally in 2018.
Johnny Depp is poised for a major Hollywood comeback with the upcoming film "Day Drinker," produced by Lionsgate. The thriller, directed by Marc Webb and starring Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline alongside Depp, is scheduled for release on March 26. This marks Depp's return to a large studio-backed theatrical release following his withdrawal from mainstream cinema.
His absence from major franchises like "Fantastic Beasts" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" stemmed from legal disputes. "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," released in 2018, was his last major studio film before these controversies. It grossed $159.5 million domestically and $655.7 million worldwide, considered a box office success despite mixed reviews and ongoing public battles.
"Day Drinker" now faces the considerable challenge of surpassing "The Crimes of Grindelwald's" global earnings. To signify a significant comeback and establish a safe margin, the film is expected to aim for a worldwide gross exceeding $670 million. This financial benchmark is critical for validating Depp's return to the forefront of Hollywood cinema.
