Spielberg Thriller Nets $93.9M Opening, Strengthening Comcast’s Box Office
Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opened to a $93.9 million global weekend, surpassing the $65 million forecast with $44 million domestic and $48.8 million international splits. Comcast’s Universal Pictures-backed thriller had a $115 million production budget and $80 million marketing spend, positioning profitability near a $300 million breakeven target.
1. Strong Global Opening
Spielberg’s Disclosure Day generated $93.9 million globally in its opening weekend, with $44 million from 3,824 domestic theaters and $48.8 million across 73 international markets, topping the projected $65 million global forecast and marking the largest debut for an original Spielberg film.
2. Budget and Profitability Outlook
The film’s $115 million production budget and $80 million marketing spend set a $300 million global breakeven target, requiring sustained box office momentum to offset roughly half of ticket revenues retained by theaters and secure profitability.
3. Strategic Impact for Comcast
Distributed by Comcast’s Universal Pictures, the unexpected success demonstrates the commercial viability of standalone tentpole releases, potentially reinforcing Comcast’s content-driven revenue streams and influencing future investment in original non-franchise films.
