Adrien Brody’s Oscar-Nominated Film Achieves Significant Box Office Milestone

The Brutalist’s Box Office Achievements: Noteworthy Developments Amid Controversy

The Brutalist, a Best Picture contender, has recently achieved an impressive box office milestone despite the ongoing debate surrounding its production tactics. Featuring Adrien Brody in the role of architect László Tóth—a Holocaust survivor who relocates to the U. S.to rebuild his life—the film has sparked discussions due to the use of AI technology, particularly in creating artificial Hungarian accents for the actors, which has raised concerns about environmental impact and the displacement of human artists. In addition, AI was utilized to generate architectural illustrations featured in the film.

Box Office Performance and Trends

According to a report from Deadline, The Brutalist is predicted to collect $1.6 million over its third day this weekend, marking its seventh weekend in theaters and placing it at No.10 on the domestic box office chart. This achievement catapults its total domestic earnings to an impressive $11.8 million, highlighting the film’s continued momentum after breaking the $10 million threshold just days earlier. With this accomplishment, it has become the 13th film in North America to surpass this $11 million mark in 2025.

Context Among 2024 Releases

In comparison, other notable 2024 films that have crossed the $11 million milestone this year include Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Moana 2, Wicked, Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown, and Babygirl. Interestingly, the list is primarily composed of blockbuster titles, emphasizing the competitive landscape in which The Brutalist is operating.

Implications for The Brutalist

Prominent Standing Among Best Picture Nominees

This significant box office progress comes as The Brutalist expands its reach in theaters during the bustling awards season. Accolades have been rolling in for Brody, director Brady Corbet, and the film itself, enhancing its visibility and appeal. In contrast, Corbet’s previous feature, the Natalie Portman-starring Vox Lux, only amassed $727, 119 during its entire domestic run. Despite being one of the less financially successful films nominated for Best Picture in 2025, The Brutalist is witnessing a solid positioning in terms of box office performance.

Domestic Box Office Performance of Best Picture Nominees

Title	Domestic Box Office
Wicked	$469.9 million
Dune: Part Two	$282.1 million
A Complete Unknown	$66.7 million
Conclave	$31.9 million
The Substance	$17.1 million
Pomegranate	$15.1 million
The Brutalist	$11.8 million
Nickel Boys	$1.7 million
I’m Still Here	$515, 364
Emilia Perez	N/A

Although The Brutalist may be classified as a limited release, it is displaying remarkable performance and is still expanding its market presence. The film initially launched in merely four theaters, gradually increasing its footprint to 1, 118 locations, demonstrating its growing competitiveness within a landscape dominated by wide releases. Currently, it only needs to outpace Anora, which debuted in limited release earlier, to claim the title of highest-grossing limited release nominee.

Strong Prospects for the Oscars

Box office success is not a guaranteed predictor of winning Best Picture; however, a strong commercial performance can positively influence a film’s awards potential. With The Brutalist receiving a Certified Fresh score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, the combination of critical acclaim and its growing commercial success positions it as a serious contender. Furthermore, the film has already secured three Golden Globe awards and garnered ten Oscar nominations, reinforcing its status as a frontrunner despite the controversies surrounding its production techniques.

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Source: Deadline