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Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast' Nears Box Office Break-Even
2 Nov
Summary
- Heart of the Beast is only $24 million away from its $205 million break-even target.
- The film earned $181 million worldwide as of November 1st.
- Overseas earnings account for $115 million of the film's total gross.
Brad Pitt's survival thriller, "Heart of the Beast," released over a month ago on September 25th, is on the verge of achieving its break-even target. The film has garnered a worldwide total of $181 million as of November 1st, with overseas markets contributing a substantial $115 million of this amount. The domestic box office has accumulated $65.1 million.
The movie's production budget was reportedly $82 million, placing its break-even target, based on industry multipliers, at an estimated $205 million. This leaves "Heart of the Beast" with a gap of approximately $24 million to cover its costs. Despite a recent 90% drop in domestic earnings on November 1st, the film is expected to cross this crucial financial milestone.
The plot centers on a former special forces soldier who navigates the perilous Alaskan wilderness with his combat dog after surviving a plane crash. The film's reception on Rotten Tomatoes has been strong, with particular praise directed towards Pitt's canine co-star.