Dwayne Johnson's Red One Disappoints at Box Office

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans' holiday action film 'Red One' debuted with disappointing box office numbers, projected to earn only $30 million over its opening weekend despite a production budget of $250 million. Initial ticket sales in North America totaled $10.9 million on opening day, raising concerns about the film's performance amid competition from upcoming releases like 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II'. Critics have given 'Red One' largely negative reviews, questioning the film's concept and execution, which may have contributed to its lukewarm reception. Observers note that Amazon MGM Studios may not be overly concerned with theatrical returns as the film was originally intended for Prime Video, where it could serve to enhance holiday shopping. The film is expected to perform better in streaming rather than in theaters, potentially mirroring the performance of other recent expensive films that underperformed at the box office. Overall, 'Red One' faces an uphill battle in recouping its significant production costs amid a challenging market landscape.