Blumhouse’s Latest Horror Film Reaches Global Box Office Milestone After Nearly 3 Weeks

Blumhouse’s latest addition to the monster movie genre, Wolf Man, has recently achieved a significant milestone at the global box office. The horror remake helmed by Leigh Whannell details a family’s harrowing experience with an unseen threat. Seeking safety in a secluded farmhouse, the family’s father, Blake (portrayed by Christopher Abbott), exhibits increasingly erratic behavior, endangering his wife and daughter. Despite being a reboot of the classic Universal Monsters film, Wolf Man debuted to a modest $10 million on its opening weekend, with a production budget of $25 million.

According to The Numbers, Wolf Man has managed to earn $32 million globally within its first week in theaters. This figure consists of $20 million from domestic screenings and $12 million from international markets.

Is Wolf Man a Box Office Success?

Unfortunately, This Box Office Milestone Is Not Enough to Ensure Profit

Despite surpassing its production budget, Wolf Man’s box office performance is insufficient to classify it as a success. Movies typically need to earn approximately twice their budget to break even; thus, Wolf Man remains significantly under this threshold and may struggle to recoup its costs.

While this may signal a dim future for Wolf Man in theaters, there is a glimmer of hope for recovery once it transitions to streaming platforms.

Initial reviews for Wolf Man have been lukewarm, with critiques highlighting cliched horror elements, shallow character development, and a slow narrative. Many feel the remake fails to capture the essence of the original 1941 film, lacking the emotional depth and fright factor that made its predecessor memorable. Currently, the film holds a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer and a 57% on the Audience score. Additionally, it received a C- rating from CinemaScore.

The apparent lack of viewer engagement and subpar reviews have contributed to the film’s lackluster box office performance. Its opening week saw it land at number three, trailing behind Mufasa and Keke Palmer’s One of Them Days, with the comedy earning a solid $11.8 million from a $14 million budget.

Our Take on the Box Office Milestone

This Box Office Milestone Marks the End for Wolf Man

Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott in Wolf Man — Image by Brennan Klein

Time is running out for Wolf Man. Having already slipped outside the top 10 box office rankings, the film will face fierce competition from fresh releases, particularly with Captain America: Brave New World debuting next week. Additionally, the upcoming horror film, Heart Eyes, is receiving favorable reviews that could draw attention away from Wolf Man.

Although the potential exists for the film to generate interest upon its streaming release, this current performance paints a lackluster picture for Blumhouse’s prospects in 2025.

Source: The Numbers

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