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Warner Bros.’ The Bride! Opens to $13.6 Million Worldwide, Ending Nine-Film No. 1 Run

Poor exit polls, mixed reviews, plus Pixar’s strong launch left the R-rated reimagining far below tracking.

Overview

  • The Bride! grossed $7.3 million domestically and $6.3 million overseas for a $13.6 million global debut, well under the studio’s $16–18 million domestic projection and reports that pegged a $40 million worldwide start.
  • Pixar’s Hoppers led the weekend with $46 million in North America and $88 million globally, as Scream 7 also outpaced The Bride! for the No. 2 spot domestically.
  • Audience response was weak with a C+ CinemaScore, while critics were split at roughly 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling fragile word-of-mouth.
  • With a reported production cost around $90 million and marketing pegged near $65 million, industry estimates suggest potential losses approaching $80–90 million.
  • Industry analyses cite release timing and recent Frankenstein-related fare as additional headwinds, with Warner Bros. nonetheless defending its strategy of taking bold swings on originals.