The Furious opened with $1.4M on its first day in the US, taking its domestic total to $1.4M and worldwide gross to roughly $1.5M (estimated).
Kenji Tanigaki’s martial arts action thriller registers a soft opening in North America.
| US Domestic | $1.4M |
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The film opened to modest numbers in the US despite strong critical buzz and a high Rotten Tomatoes score. The $1.4M opening is on the softer side for a wide release action film, especially one that premiered at TIFF and has been generating positive word-of-mouth among genre fans.
Kenji Tanigaki’s reputation as an action choreographer (from films like Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In) helped build some anticipation, but it appears the film struggled to break out beyond core action and martial arts enthusiasts on opening day. The international cast and 3D/action-heavy nature of the film may have limited its mainstream appeal in the current market.
Market-wise, the opening was relatively better in major cities with strong Asian-American audiences. However, overall occupancy remained average. The film will need strong reviews and positive word-of-mouth to show growth over the weekend.
With a current 0.07x ratio, The Furious is in a difficult position early on. A significantly stronger second day and weekend will be crucial for it to have any chance of a respectable run.