Lionsgate finally scores its second number-one film of the year with the action-thriller 'Flight Risk', but the film faces a lukewarm reception from both critics and audiences.
Lionsgate finally achieved its second number-one box office hit of 2025 with the action-thriller 'Flight Risk', despite a lackluster performance and lukewarm reception from audiences. The film, starring Mark Wahlberg as a pilot transporting a criminal and a U.S. Marshal through the Alaskan wilderness, directed by Mel Gibson, grossed a modest $12 million in its opening weekend.
'Flight Risk' faced scathing reviews and a dismal 21% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a concerning C CinemaScore from opening day viewers, casting doubt on its future prospects. Critics, such as Collider's Jeff Ewing, found the narrative somewhat redeeming despite the film's thin plot and confined setting, but ultimately criticized the logic and performances. Produced on a budget of $10 million, 'Flight Risk' fell short of the success achieved by similar action vehicles like 'Non-Stop' (Liam Neeson) and 'Flightplan' (Jodie Foster) a decade ago. This underwhelming performance follows a trend of recent horror films struggling to attract audiences, including 'Presence' directed by Steven Soderbergh and 'Wolf Man' directed by Leigh Whannell, both of which debuted outside the top five. 'Moana 2', the Disney blockbuster, dominated the box office, grossing an estimated $4 million in its ninth weekend and nearing the $450 million mark. The top five was dominated by holdover hits. 'Mufasa: The Lion King' held strong at number two with $9 million, pushing its domestic total to an estimated $220 million. 'One of Them Days', Sony's surprise hit, secured the third spot with $8 million, reaching just over $25 million domestically. 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' rounded out the top five with $5.5 million, surpassing the $225 million mark. Meanwhile, 'A Complete Unknown' benefited from Oscar nominations and Timothée Chalamet's 'Saturday Night Live' appearance, passing the $60 million mark. 'The Brutalist' expanded its theatrical release after a successful limited run.
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