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Brad Pitt's New Film Eyes Modest Box Office Debut
25 Sep
Summary
- Film targets $17-20 million opening weekend in North America.
- Needs $205 million worldwide to break even based on $82 million budget.
- Follows a soldier and his dog surviving the Alaskan wilderness.
Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt, premiered in theaters on September 25. The survival thriller is tracking for an estimated $17 million to $20 million opening weekend in North America, with an additional $15 million expected internationally. This brings the projected global debut to around $35 million.
The film, directed by David Ayer, boasts a production budget of $82 million. Industry standards suggest a break-even target that is 2.5 times the budget, placing the film's financial survival goal at an ambitious $205 million worldwide.
'Heart of the Beast' centers on a former special forces soldier and his combat dog stranded in the harsh Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. They must contend with extreme weather and dangerous wildlife to survive.
Despite a potentially challenging box office climb, the film has received positive ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, with particular acclaim directed towards Pitt's four-legged co-star.
