{"id":16982,"date":"2024-11-10T10:25:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T18:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/?p=16982"},"modified":"2024-11-10T10:25:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T18:25:59","slug":"dwayne-johnsons-red-one-scores-26m-globally-venom-3-hits-400m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/2024\/11\/dwayne-johnsons-red-one-scores-26m-globally-venom-3-hits-400m\/","title":{"rendered":"Dwayne Johnson\u2019s \u2018Red One\u2019 scores $26M globally, ‘Venom 3’ hits $400M"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dwayne Johnson\u2019s ‘Red One’ kicks \u200doff with $26.6M abroad;\u2063 ‘Venom 3’ nears $400M worldwide<\/h1>\n

A festive\u200d flop\u2064 or future hit?<\/h2>\n

In \u200da market \u2063overflowing with holiday cheer, \u2063Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson\u2019s latest venture, “Red \u2064One”<\/strong> (https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/red-one<\/a>) had \u200ba lukewarm reception internationally, amassing a modest $26.6 million from\u2064 25,195 screens in 75 markets last weekend. With\u200c Johnson taking on \u2063the role of\u200b Santa\u2019s head of security in this Christmas-themed flick, the early revenue figures might \u200bseem underwhelming\u200b for such a high-profile\u2062 release.<\/p>\n

Venom 3 dominates the superhero scene<\/h3>\n

While \u2064”Red One” \u2063slowly unravels its box office potential, “Venom: The Last Dance”<\/strong> (https:\/\/trailers.movieetv.com\/search\/venom-the-last-dance<\/a>) continues \u200bto storm the global market. The\u2064 third installment of Sony\u2019s comic book saga brought in $33 million from 66 overseas markets over\u200d the same three-day span, bringing its international total to\u200c $279.4 million and its global\u2063 haul\u200d to a staggering $394.2 million.<\/p>\n

Though this latest entry headlines Tom Hardy as \u200bthe enigmatic alien symbiote, it\u2019s trailing\u200c behind its\u2064 predecessors: 2018\u2019s “Venom” ($642 million internationally and\u2064 $856 million globally) and 2021\u2019s “Let There Be Carnage” ($293 million internationally and $506 million worldwide). Given its $120 million production \u2063budget, “The Last Dance” appears well-positioned for a decent theatrical\u2062 run despite these comparisons.<\/p>\n

Domestic projections and financial stakes<\/h2>\n

“Red One”<\/strong> is set to make its domestic debut on November \u200c15, with predictions placing \u2064opening weekend\u2063 earnings between $20\u2064 million and $40 million. Released by Warner \u200cBros. internationally and Amazon MGM in North America, the film boasts a colossal budget nearing \u2062$250 million. To justify \u200bthis expense, a successful \u2064extended run on the\u200c big screen is essential,\u2064 not to mention the monumental costs of global marketing efforts.<\/p>\n

However, Amazon MGM\u2019s strategy goes beyond immediate \u2064box \u200doffice returns. The\u2062 company aims to\u200d leverage theatrical releases as a key tactic for \u2064attracting top-tier talent and generating substantial buzz for its streaming service, Prime Video.<\/p>\n

Performance\u200d across key markets<\/h3>\n

Initial international earnings for “Red One” reveal varied audience reception. The United Kingdom \u200bled the pack, securing a second-place debut with $3.2 million from 902\u2062 screens. Mexico followed with $2.3 million, while China and Spain brought in $2 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Reviews for the film have been mixed, portraying a tale where Saint Nick (played by J.K. \u2064Simmons) is kidnapped, prompting a rescue \u200coperation\u2064 led by a hardened North Pole bodyguard (Johnson) and an unsuspecting bounty hunter (Chris Evans). Directed by Jake Kasdan, known for “Jumanji: Welcome to\u200c the Jungle,” the movie mixes humor with holiday action.<\/p>\n

The wild robot edges towards\u2064 a milestone<\/h2>\n

On a different note, DreamWorks \u200bAnimation and Universal\u2019s latest animated \u200chit,\u2062 “The\u200b Wild Robot”<\/strong>, \u2062edges closer to the $300 million\u200b mark at the worldwide box\u2063 office. Currently standing at $292.4 million global sales, including $161.5\u2063 million from overseas markets, the film showcases the enduring appeal of\u200b animated storytelling across broad \u200daudiences.<\/p>\n

The economics\u200d of modern blockbusters<\/h3>\n

In a landscape where production budgets routinely exceed\u200c $100 million, understanding the economic \u200cstrategies behind modern blockbusters is crucial. For films like “Red One” and “Venom: The Last Dance,” profitable returns hinge not just\u200d on opening \u200cweekend \u200dnumbers but sustained audience interest\u2064 and\u2062 strategic international rollouts.<\/p>\n

For instance, while “Venom: The Last Dance” may not match the astronomical performances\u2064 of its predecessors, its relatively\u200c lower production costs could \u2064make its final box office tally more\u200c favorable when viewed from \u200da return-on-investment perspective. Similarly, the high production and marketing costs of “Red One” underscore the importance of a\u2064 strong domestic opening and sustained global interest.<\/p>\n

Mixed reviews \u200band potential appeal<\/h3>\n

Critics have given “Red One” a mixed reception, with some appreciating its festive charm and unique plot, while others find it lacking in depth. \u2064Its performance in the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether it can establish \u2063itself as a holiday favorite or become another moderately successful Johnson-led film.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead<\/h3>\n

As both “Red One” and\u2064 “Venom: The Last Dance” continue\u2063 their theatrical journeys, their performances will be watched closely by industry professionals and audiences alike. With the holiday \u2063season \u200dfast \u2064approaching, it \u2064remains to be seen whether “Red One” can capture the \u2062festive spirit and turn its initial stumble \u200cinto a sprint.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on our page for the latest updates and forecasts in the movie industry!<\/p>\n


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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Red One” debuts with $26.6M internationally, while “Venom: The Last Dance” reaches $394.2M globally. “Red One” stars Johnson as Santa\u2019s head of security in a holiday rescue mission. Critics have given mixed reviews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16984,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16982"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16982\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}