Brad Pitt’s vehicle Heart of the Beast is off to a robust start in North America, tracking to surpass initial industry forecasts for its opening weekend. The movie is on course to secure a top-three placement in the North American box office charts.
Review aggregators have yielded highly favorable ratings for the film. Critics have characterized the adventure as an entertaining feature built on a straightforward script and memorable set pieces, while serving as a touching tribute to the connection between humans and dogs. Furthermore, Pitt’s canine co-star has earned widespread acclaim alongside expectations of commercial success.
Heart of the Beast at the North American box office
Data from Box Office Mojo places Heart of the Beast at #3 in North America. The picture pulled in a robust $7.5 million on its first day domestically, outpacing the opening-day figures for The Running Man ($6.6 million) and DOG ($5.1 million). Expectations point toward the movie outperforming projections during its opening weekend.
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Early tracking initially projected a domestic bow between $17 million and $20 million for the Brad Pitt starrer, but favorable word of mouth has driven those estimates upward. Recent reports indicate that Heart of the Beast is now projected to gross between $19 million and $22 million over its opening weekend in North America.
The narrative centers on Special Forces veteran James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin. After surviving a devastating plane crash deep within the Alaskan wilderness, the pair must battle harsh elements to stay alive. Directed by David Ayer, the survival thriller opened on September 25.
Box office summary of Heart of the Beast
- Domestic – $7.5 million
- International – $362k
- Worldwide – $7.8 million
The survival thriller Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer, was released on September 25.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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