Fi Epic Tanks at the Box Office
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Key Points:
- Ridley Scott's latest sci-fi film, The Dog Stars, based on Peter Heller's novel, received mostly negative reviews for being monotonous and unoriginal, and struggled to attract audiences.
- The Dog Stars grossed around $8 million domestically and nearly $20 million worldwide, falling far short of its $80 million budget and ranking fifth at the box office.
- The film was outperformed by horror movie Insidious: Out of the Further, Coyote vs. Acme, The Odyssey, and the top-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Despite this setback, Ridley Scott has recent hits like Gladiator II and House of Gucci and is already working on a new project, Treasure Island.
- The summer movie season ended 25.5% above last year, marking the highest-grossing summer since the pandemic, with strong performances from blockbusters and sleeper hits, signaling a positive outlook for the industry.
