Red Onehas now crossed another major box office milestone. The action-packed holiday movie tells the story of the North Pole Head of Security as he is sent on a high-stakes mission when Santa Claus gets kidnapped. Directed by Jake Kasdan,Red Onefeatures a leading castincluding Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons. The movie received less-than-stellar reviews, getting a Rotten 30% Tomatometer among critics. Audiences have been responding toRed Onebetter thus far, giving it a 90% approval rating.
As confirmed byBox Office Mojo,Red Onehas now made its way onto a notable list for the 2024 box office.Red Onehas officially entered the top 25 highest-grossing movies of the year at the domestic box office. In order to achieve this record, the film had to pass the acclaimed horror filmLonglegs.Red Onehas now made $75.8 million domestically, coming in just overLonglegs' $74.3 million. Other filmsRed Onebeat out for this spot includeSmile 2andMean Girls.
What This Means For Red One
Red One Boasts Other Achievements
Red One’s most recent milestone is not the only noteworthy box office achievement the film has had during its run. Thanks to holidaybox office competitorMoana 2,Red Onealso helped lead actor Johnson have two movies in the top 5 at the domestic box office this past weekend. This is a notable milestone for Johnson, who has also recently crossed a new threshold for his career’s overall box office.Red One’s newest record highlights that the film is capable of reaching notable box office heights.
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2024’s Red One is a Christmas movie that sees the kidnapping and rescue of Santa Claus, with lots of action, comedy, and a bit of drama.
Red One’s growing list of achievements also shows that it is not the flop that it was initially characterized as in much of the initial reporting. At the time of writing,Red Onehas made nearly $150 million worldwide. With the Christmas season just kicking off, it is possible that the movie could continue to gain momentum as moviegoers are looking for a Christmas-themed experience. If so, it is possible thatRed Onecould maintain its top 25 status even amid steep end-of-year competition.
Our Take On Red One’s Recent Milestone
The Film Is Still Likely To Lose Money
WithRed Onecontinuing to pass milestones, it is easy to forget how far it has to go to recoup its budget. Despite its success,Red Onemay lose money. This is because the Johnson-led film was produced on an estimated budget of over $250 million. Even asRed Onegets some important achievements, the discrepancy between its budget and its earnings serves as a good reminder that even a movie with a huge name like Johnson attached is a financial risk if the budget sneaks above a given level.
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Cast
After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with a notorious bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a thrilling, globe-spanning mission to save Christmas. This action-packed holiday adventure mixes comedy and festive magic, with an ensemble cast that includes Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons.
