Overview
- Studio and industry estimates put the film at $34.8 million for Friday–Sunday and about $40 million over the four-day Presidents’ Day frame from 3,682 North American theaters.
- International markets contributed roughly $42 million across 76 territories for a global launch near $82 million, with the U.K. among the strongest performers.
- PostTrak polling showed the audience skewed about 76% women, and The Hollywood Reporter noted that 53% of opening day ticket buyers were ages 18–34.
- Reception remains divided, with a critics score in the low‑to‑mid 60s on Rotten Tomatoes and a B CinemaScore, as debate over creative liberties and the opening scene continues; Emerald Fennell has publicly defended her choices.
- With a reported $80 million production budget, Warner Bros. is counting on continued overseas play, including Japan and Vietnam openings on Feb. 27 and China on March 13, after opting for a wide theatrical release over a larger reported streaming offer from Netflix.