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Runner Stumbles: $2.5M Opening Day for Ritchson Actioner
13 Sep
Summary
- Runner debuted at #2, earning $2.5 million on its opening day.
- The film received an 'A-' CinemaScore and 70% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Weekend projections range from $3-8 million, dependent on word-of-mouth.
Alan Ritchson's new action-comedy, 'Runner,' experienced a subdued entry into the box office, securing the second position domestically. The film, which opened on September 11, garnered $2.5 million on its first day, a figure that includes earnings from preview screenings held the week prior. It was released alongside 'Practical Magic 2' and 'The Uprising.'
Despite its slow start, 'Runner' has earned an 'A-' CinemaScore, a strong indicator of audience approval comparable to other acclaimed action films. Critics also awarded the movie 70% on Rotten Tomatoes. Projections for its opening weekend are between $3 million and $8 million, contingent on the impact of positive word-of-mouth.
The movie features Ritchson as a former soldier partnered with Owen Wilson to deliver a vital medical package while evading a cartel. Their mission to save a young girl's life is fraught with peril and betrayal.
