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Sam Rockwell Sci-Fi Film Faces $50M Break-Even Hurdle
17 Feb
Summary
- The film requires $50 million to break even at the box office.
- It opened with a modest $3.6 million in North America.
- Sam Rockwell stars as a time traveler on a crucial mission.
Gore Verbinski's latest directorial effort, 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die,' has encountered a challenging box office performance since its release on February 13, 2025. The science fiction adventure comedy, starring Sam Rockwell, debuted with a modest $3.6 million in North America, falling behind other major releases.
The film's production budget was an estimated $20 million. To achieve profitability, it must earn approximately $50 million worldwide, based on a standard 2.5x multiplier. Currently, the movie has grossed $4.2 million, leaving a significant gap to its break-even point.
Sam Rockwell plays a mysterious traveler from the future who arrives at a Los Angeles diner. He must recruit a group of strangers for a critical one-night mission to thwart a rogue artificial intelligence threatening humanity's existence.
Despite a positive critical reception, reaching the $50 million break-even target presents a steep uphill battle. The film requires strong sustained performance domestically and considerable success in international markets to recover its costs.
