Matthew Vaughn, Apple’s ‘Argylle’ Bombs at Box Office Opening – The Hollywood Reporter
Dismissed by many critics and consumers alike, this is an overpriced spy comedy from Matthew Vaughn Argyle It bombed at the North American box office in the biggest flop yet for Apple’s theatrical ambitions.
The film — which had a premarket budget of $200 million — grossed $5.6 million on Friday for an estimated opening of $16.5 million. Results are not much better abroad, where Argyle Its opening weekend is estimated at $16.9 million. The numbers will be updated on Sunday morning
Since Apple is primarily one of the richest tech companies in the world and for which streaming is its top priority in terms of content, its theatrical efforts are judged differently. If old Hollywood studios released a $200 million movie to scores like this, it would be discredited
Universal distributes Argyle On behalf of Apple Original Films for distribution fees.
Argyledirected by a screenplay Wonder WomanJason Foxx tells the story of a bestselling spy novelist and a cat-loving recluse whose quiet life is turned upside down when the plots in her books begin to unravel.
Vaughn’s realistic spy thriller doesn’t lack for star power. The cast includes Brickell Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, John Cena, Ariana DeBose, Dua Lipa, Catherine O’Hara, Sofia Boutella, and Samuel L. Jackson. Alfie the cat plays Chip, the real-life pet of supermodel Claudia Vonn (née Schiffer).
Argyle It is Apple’s third traditional theatrical release in recent months following Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated film Moonflower Killers Ridley Scott follows him Napoleon. Both films also cost $200 million or more to produce. Many in Hollywood think it’s a good thing Apple Original Films is in the competition, because it means more films will be shown on the big screen before they head to streaming on Apple TV+.
Although it may be a reward, my dear, Moonflower Killers – which received 10 Academy Award nominations, the third most nominations for any film after it Oppenheimer (13) And Bad things (11) – Scorsese’s epic earned only $157.6 million at the global box office. Napoleon It has fared somewhat better with $219.4 million to date (the latter film received three Academy Award nominations).
The other new action at the domestic box office this weekend is a special nationwide release of the cult series The Chosen One: Season 4, Episode 1-3. The producers of the live-action series wanted to make it available in theaters first; Episode 4-6 It will be released in cinemas later this month. Events are treated with understanding the chosen Theatrically in its widest release ever. This weekend’s proceeds are estimated at $3.3 million.
Among its retainers is Warner Bros. music Wonka surpasses $200 million domestically, while the Paramount musical I mean girls It crosses $100 million in a vote of confidence for this often-criticized genre.
Totals will be updated Sunday morning.