The action-comedy Runner, starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson, hit theaters on September 11 alongside other new releases Practical Magic 2 and The Uprising. Although the movie experienced a sluggish start at the box office, it is anticipated to rebound thanks to favorable word of mouth generated on opening day and during preview screenings held a week prior to its premiere.
Directed by Scott Waugh, the film earned an A- on CinemaScore—a robust rating for an action movie that matches the scores of Wrath of Man and The Equalizer while outperforming Nobody 2, The Beekeeper, and even Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Critics also awarded the film a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
How Much Did Runner Earn On Its Opening Day?
Opening across 2,568 screens in the United States, the movie brought in $2.5 million on Friday, a total that includes preview ticket sales from the previous week. Despite this slow start, its opening-day gross surpassed those of Brave: The Dark ($930K), Sight ($1.1 million), The Shift ($1.8 million), and The Last Rodeo ($2.1 million).
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Runner secured the #2 spot at the domestic box office behind Sandra Bullock’s Practical Magic 2. The major Hollywood sequel pulled in $13 million on its first day and is set to dominate the entire opening weekend, alongside its spooky comedy co-star Nicole Kidman.
How Much Will Runner Make On Its Opening Weekend?
Based on its current trajectory, Runner is projected to finish its opening weekend with $3 to $6 million. Should exceptional word of mouth drive a surge in ticket sales, collections could climb past $8 million. While this represents a modest start for an action-comedy, its star-studded cast and positive buzz could push it toward profitability. However, because its production budget remains undisclosed, its exact break-even point cannot yet be determined, and Rotten Tomatoes audience scores are not yet available.
More About The Movie
The story follows a former soldier, played by Alan Ritchson, and his unexpected ally, played by Owen Wilson, as they race against the clock to deliver a vital medical package while evading a relentless cartel. Confronted by mounting danger and betrayal, they must survive the deadly pursuit to complete their mission and save a young girl’s life. Runner premiered in theaters on September 11.
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