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The highly anticipated action-packed film ‘Fast X’ has hit theaters, but unfortunately, it is experiencing a disappointing reception both at the box office and among critics. Critics have also voiced their disappointment with ‘Fast X’, criticizing its formulaic plot, uninspired action sequences, and lack of character development. Despite the high expectations, the film has struggled to resonate with audiences, leading to concerns about its financial success and critical acclaim.
Fast X Box Office Performance: Will the Tenth Installment Be a Box Office Flop?
‘Fast X’, the latest installment in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, raced into theaters on May 19, 2023, in over 4,200 theaters but has failed to accelerate to the heights expected. Over its opening day, the film managed to amass just $28.60 million and $67.50 million on its opening weekend at the domestic box office, which is sure shot a poor debut for a massively budgeted film in a well-established series. This underperformance raises questions about whether the film will be able to recoup its substantial production and marketing costs. Overall, ‘Fast X’ has so far grossed $128.82 million domestically and $476.03 million overseas, for a global total of $604.86 million[1].
According to reports, the production budget for ‘Fast X’ stands at a whopping $340 million, with the makers investing an immense $150-200 million in marketing efforts. With a break-even point set at $1 billion to turn a profit, the film’s box office performance is considered a failure and a significant loss for the producers. While the global opening of ‘Fast X’ may have been decent, considering the numbers and costs involved, the film’s overall performance is deemed below average. Industry experts estimate that ‘Fast X’ may struggle to surpass the $800 million mark globally during its lifetime run— a clear indication of failure also points to a significant loss for the makers and distributors.
Despite the popularity of the franchise and the built-in fan base, the film failed to attract large audiences to theaters. Its lackluster reviews likely contributed to a decline in ticket sales, with many potential viewers opting to wait for the home release or simply skipping the film altogether. While the ‘Fast and Furious’ series has long been synonymous with high-octane action and thrilling escapades, ‘Fast X’ has proven to be a speed bump on the franchise’s journey. This disappointing performance raises doubts about the franchise’s future and its ability to regain the fervor it once enjoyed among moviegoers.
Talking about the critical response, ‘Fast X’ has garnered a meager rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 38k+ votes and a paltry 56% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 281 reviews.
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