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Brad Pitt Thriller Loses About 1,200 Theaters After Modest Box Office Run
Brad Pitt's thriller Heart of the Beast has lost about 1,200 theaters since its US debut.
The film is now playing in 2,260 domestic theaters, down from 3,481 when it opened on September 25.
It stars Pitt as a former Special Forces soldier stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, alongside his military dog.
The film has earned about $156.8 million worldwide, including nearly $59.7 million in the US and $97.2 million internationally.
That total is about 1.9 times its $82 million production budget, but marketing costs and theaters' share of ticket sales mean its actual profitability is uncertain.
Audience and critic ratings have been strong, with a 95% verified audience score and an 85% critics' rating.
Theaters may also be giving space to newer releases, including Whalefall, Street Fighter and Clayface; no further plans for the film are stated.
Brad Pitt’s thriller Heart of the Beast has lost around 1,200 domestic theaters after a modest box office run.
The film is now playing in 2,260 domestic theaters, down from 3,481 at its debut.
It opened on September 25, 2026, and earned $50 million worldwide during its opening weekend against an $82 million budget.
By October 23, it had earned approximately $156.8 million worldwide.
The article says competition from recent releases may also have contributed to the theater drop.
- Who
- Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt.
- What
- The film lost around 1,200 domestic theaters after a modest box office run.
- When
- The film debuted on September 25, 2026. The theater count was reported on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Domestic theaters in the United States.
- Why
- The article points to the film’s box office performance and possible competition from recent releases.
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David Ayer was brought aboard to direct the survival thriller.
Heart of the Beast debuted in theaters.
The film was reported to be playing in 2,260 domestic theaters, down from 3,481.
- Domestic theaters now
- 2,260
- Domestic theaters at debut
- 3,481
- Opening weekend worldwide gross
- $50 million
- Production budget
- $82 million
- Worldwide gross by October 23
- Approximately $156.8 million