Dwayne Johnson's Red One Opens to Mixed Reviews

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans' holiday film 'Red One' opened with disappointing box office numbers, earning approximately $34 million domestically against a production budget reportedly exceeding $200 million. Despite the underwhelming performance, the film has garnered around $84 million globally, and Amazon remains optimistic about its potential success on Prime Video following its theatrical run. Analysts suggest that while the opening isn't a disaster, it falls significantly short of covering production and marketing costs. Amazon's strategy for 'Red One' focuses on creating buzz and driving subscriptions rather than relying solely on box office returns. The film's release was initially intended for streaming, which shifts the metric of success for Amazon compared to traditional studios. As competition intensifies from other upcoming blockbusters, the ultimate impact of 'Red One' may be determined more by its streaming performance than its theatrical earnings.