Home / Arts and Entertainment / Desert Warrior Box Office Bomb: $150M Budget, Under $1M Gross
Desert Warrior Box Office Bomb: $150M Budget, Under $1M Gross
8 May
Summary
- Massive $150 million budget film earned less than $1 million globally.
- The movie fell significantly short of its break-even point.
- Release delays and real-world conflicts impacted audience turnout.
The film 'Desert Warrior,' featuring MCU star Anthony Mackie and veteran actor Ben Kingsley, is making headlines for its catastrophic box office performance. Produced with a reported $150 million budget, the movie has garnered a worldwide total of just $695,564, failing to surpass the $1 million mark.
This immense financial shortfall means 'Desert Warrior' is nearly $149.3 million away from covering its production costs. Experts estimate the film would have needed around $375 million to break even. The movie's release, which was postponed due to extended post-production and creative disagreements, has contributed to its struggles.
Set in seventh-century Arabia, the film's narrative follows Princess Hind's defiance against Emperor Kisra. Despite its ambitious premise and star-studded cast, 'Desert Warrior' faced low expectations and an inability to attract audiences, especially during a sensitive geopolitical period in the Middle East. It was released in theaters on April 25.
