Alto Knights Opens to $5M, Warner Bros. Faces Flop

Robert De Niro's latest film, The Alto Knights, experienced a disappointing box office debut, grossing only $3 million domestically and approximately $5 million worldwide during its opening weekend. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film features De Niro in dual roles as notorious mafia figures Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, but its performance was hindered by mixed reviews and competition from the Disney live-action Snow White remake. With a production budget of $50 million, the film is expected to incur significant financial losses for Warner Bros., which has recently faced multiple flops, including Mickey 17. Critics have rated The Alto Knights poorly, reflecting a consensus that it fails to bring anything new to the genre, while audience reactions remain more favorable. The film's lack of promotional efforts and poor critical reception may contribute to its struggles to recoup its costs, as it would need to gross around $125 million to break even. As the studio looks ahead, upcoming releases are hoped to reverse the trend of underperformance.