Overview
- The Ridley Scott film opened in U.S. theaters on Aug. 28 and grossed about $8 million domestically in its first weekend, finishing in the lower half of the box-office chart.
- Critics gave the movie roughly a 40–41% score on Rotten Tomatoes and audiences gave it a C+ CinemaScore, signaling limited word-of-mouth momentum.
- Reviewers praised the film's visuals and some performances but widely criticized slow pacing, tonal inconsistency and screenplay choices that disrupted the picture's flow.
- Reported production-cost estimates vary widely—from roughly $70 million to $110 million—which increases uncertainty about how large the studio’s losses could be.
- Industry coverage says the title now depends on stronger international box office and post‑theatrical deals to avoid becoming a significant commercial shortfall for Scott and the studio.