The Running Man Adaptation Struggles to Gain Traction, Misses Opening Weekend Projections

According to the latest box office data, the highly anticipated film The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell and Josh Brolin, has struggled to gain traction with audiences on its opening weekend.

The film, which is a new adaptation of the Stephen King novel, opened at #2 in the domestic box office rankings on its release day, earning just $6.5 million, including $1.9 million from Thursday previews. This falls well short of the initial $20-25 million opening weekend projections for the movie.

Now, The Running Man is expected to earn between $15-18 million on its debut weekend, a significant drop from the earlier forecasts. This is a concerning development, as the film was made on a reported budget of $110 million, meaning it will have a tough time breaking even at the box office during its theatrical run.

Critics have given the film a mixed response, with a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score stands at 81%. The reviews suggest that while the movie has some spirited moments, it doesn't quite live up to the high standards set by director Edgar Wright's previous action-packed offerings.

As the box office numbers continue to trickle in, it remains to be seen whether The Running Man can overcome its sluggish start and find success with moviegoers in the weeks ahead. For now, the film's producers and studio will be closely monitoring the situation, hoping to salvage what they can from this challenging debut.