Whalefall’s worldwide opening estimated at US$17 million
The Austin Abrams survival thriller has a reported net production budget of US$60 million and made its U.S. theatrical debut on October 16.
Opening-weekend ticket sales for Whalefall are estimated at US$17 million worldwide, including US$7.3 million domestically, TheWrap reported on October 18. The survival thriller was released in U.S. theaters by 20th Century Studios on October 16.
The international portion of the opening is approximately US$9.7 million. Those Sunday estimates could be revised when final weekend figures become available. TheWrap reported a US$60 million net production budget for the film.
Austin Abrams portrays Jay Gardiner, a young diver searching waters off California’s central coast for the remains of his deceased father. A sperm whale swallows Jay, leaving him to attempt an escape with a dwindling oxygen supply and the help of lessons from his father.
Josh Brolin appears as Mitt, Jay’s father. The film is directed by Brian Duffield, who adapted Daniel Kraus’ novel and shares screenplay credit with Kraus.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film had a critics’ rating of 71% Fresh, while its audience score was 81%.
