Breaking Records: Strays Surpasses Box Office Expectations, Defying R-Rated Comedy Slump
Strays fails to fetch big bucks in its opening weekend, adding to the ongoing disappointment of R-rated comedies at the box office These mutts missed out on the treat
Summary
Strays, an R-rated comedy led by Will Ferrell, had a disappointing opening weekend at the box office, earning only $9.5 million.
Strays, with its production budget of $46 million, is currently ranked fourth in the overall box office, trailing behind Blue Beetle, Barbie, and Oppenheimer. This aligns with the trend seen in other films like No Hard Feelings and Joy Ride, where R-rated comedies have been underperforming at the box office.
Strays had a disappointing opening weekend at the box office, continuing the trend for R-rated comedies. The comedy, led by Will Ferrell, follows the story of a dog who struggles to cope with being abandoned by his owner. With the help of other dogs in the neighborhood, he eventually realizes the truth and devises a plan for revenge against his former master.
Although Ferrell's character Reggie experiences personal growth by the end of Strays, the film failed to achieve box office success. According to Variety, it only generated $9.5 million during its opening weekend, which is far below its $46 million production budget. Currently, the film ranks fourth in the overall box office, trailing behind Blue Beetle, Barbie, and Oppenheimer. This opening weekend performance is similar to other R-rated comedies like No Hard Feelings ($12 million), Joy Ride ($5.9 million), and The Machine ($5.9 million).
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Source: Variety
