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The Cat in the Hat has landed with a modest number at the box office, thus continuing Warner Bros Pictures’ morose run this year. The film carries quite a hefty production cost and needs to hit a massive global mark to break even and turn profitable. It needs word of mouth to do its work at the cinemas so it can avoid being a box-office flop. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The movie based on Dr. Seuss’ 1973 children’s book has posted the lowest domestic debut among his film adaptations. Even the live-action movie earned better than the latest one. Bill Hader, alongside Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, Xochitl Gomez, Giancarlo Esposito, and America Ferrera, is part of the voice cast, and the movie has luckily landed at #2 in the North American box office rankings on its opening weekend.
The Cat in the Hat’s box office collection in its opening weekend
According to Box Office Mojo, The Cat in the Hat collected $20 million on its three-day opening weekend, losing the #1 spot to Godzilla Minus Zero. Due to a staggered rollout in international markets, the film managed to collect only a decent amount during its overseas debut weekend. The Dr. Seuss adaptation opened to $30 million in its debut weekend at the worldwide box office.
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Box office summary of The Cat in the Hat
- Domestic – $20.0 million
- International – $10.0 million
- Worldwide – $30.0 million
How much does it need to break even at the worldwide box office?
As we know, animations are pricey projects, and The Cat in the Hat is no exception. It has been learned that the movie was made on a $92 million budget, excluding marketing and promotional costs. Therefore, applying the industry’s rule, its break-even sum is around $230 million. To become profitable, it must exceed the $230 million mark worldwide. With such an underwhelming debut, the film has a steep climb to reach the break-even mark and become profitable.
What is the film about?
The film follows the mischievous Cat in the Hat, voiced by Bill Hader, as he takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. Tasked with cheering up Gabby and Sebastian, two siblings struggling to adjust to life in a new town, the chaos-loving feline sets out on a fantastical adventure filled with mischief, magic, and mayhem. But with his tendency to take things too far, this mission could be his last chance to prove himself and keep his magical Hat! The Cat in the Hat was released on November 6.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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