The Lengthy Stroll‘s field workplace continues a development for current Stephen King diversifications. Arrived in theaters on September 12, the most recent dystopian horror film primarily based on the 1979 novel of the identical identify from Francis Lawrence opened to $4.8 million on its opening day. The determine additionally contains $1.3 million from the Thursday preview.
As of September 14, the film has made a complete of $11.5 million throughout its opening weekend on the home field workplace. In comparison with It‘s grand opening of $123.1 million and It: Chapter 2‘s $91 million home opening weekend achievement, this falls on the decrease aspect, and sees the film persevering with a disappointing development for current Stephen King diversifications this 12 months.
What This Means For The Lengthy Stroll’s Field Workplace
The Lengthy Stroll is the third Stephen King film popping out this 12 months, and it follows its predecessors’ footsteps in field workplace efficiency throughout the opening weekend. In February, The Monkey opened to $14 million, whereas The Lifetime of Chuck solely pulled in $224,000 throughout the opening weekend in June.
The Monkey concluded its theatrical run with $68.9 million worldwide, however contemplating it was made on a $10 million manufacturing price range, the film turned a revenue and was thought of as a monetary success. The extremely rated The Lifetime of Chuck made round $15 million worldwide, however the film had a slim launch, which hindered its progress. Even then, the film was considered one of Stephen King’s finest rated diversifications, just like The Lengthy Stroll.
Our Take On The Lengthy Stroll’s Opening Field Workplace
The Francis Lawrence film was made on a $20 million price range. With the $11.5 million solely reflecting its home opening weekend achievement, it does appear that the film may very well be on monitor to interrupt even (round $50 million). As well as, the film’s extensive theatrical launch additionally gave it a greater shot.
Mixed with its excessive RT rating of 91% vital approval fee and 85% viewers approval fee, the film’s field workplace efficiency would possibly enhance by phrase of mouth. Curiously, a few of King’s finest film diversifications have modest field workplace openings. Distress made $10 million in 1990 (about $24 million at this time), whereas The Inexperienced Mile opened to $18 million in 1999 (about $34 million at this time).
Very similar to different Lionsgate films, the presales of The Lengthy Stroll aren’t presently calculated into the film’s opening weekend field workplace, which signifies that though the present determine appears to be on the decrease finish, the precise quantity may very well be loads larger.
The Lengthy Stroll
7/10
- Launch Date
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September 12, 2025
- Runtime
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108 Minutes
- Director
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Francis Lawrence
- Producers
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Roy Lee, Steven Schneider
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Cooper Hoffman
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