Although filmmakers expected to earn a staggering amount at the box office after releasing their films during the holiday season, early estimates for the Christmas box office have been lowered for many movies. But certainly, Zac Efron’s collaboration with A24 turned out to be a growing success.
Zac Efron-led wrestling family drama The Iron Claw had set a particular box office milestone based on its estimated $20M budget. Now, after the film was released on 22 December 2023, prior to the Christmas weekend, the movie made a herculean dent to break even with its milestone.
Box office Prediction of Zac Efron’s The Iron Claw
In 2023, several movies made their way to the silver screen during the holiday season with the hope of bagging a stable box office collection. But unfortunately, only a few films succeeded in doing so. One of those renowned movies is Zac Efron‘s wrestling family drama The Iron Claw.
Made with an estimated budget of $20M, in collaboration with A24, the film is a title on the Christmas marquee movie. Focusing on the true story of the Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s, the film created a buzz on social media.
Prior to its release on 22 December, as per Deadline reports, the film had an initial box office prediction that expected it to earn around $5.5M to $7.8M during the opening weekend. But with other movies struggling mightily at the box office, it seemed difficult for even Zac Efron to meet his film’s milestone.
Opening Weekend Collection of The Iron Claw
However, pushing all odds, Zac Efron’s wrestling drama The Iron Claw succeeded in making an outstanding impact on its audiences. Following its release in theatres, the movie made an average earning of $2.50M on its opening day. But thereafter, steadily inching towards its opening weekend milestone, the movie picked its pace.
According to recent reports from The Hollywood Handle, Zac Efron’s The Iron Claw earned $7.53M on its domestic box office opening weekend. Following its steady pace, as the film reached its domestic opening weekend box office milestone, it is now expected to become a hit film based on its estimated budget.
Since the success of Zac Efron’s film is dependent on buzz and performance after the weekend, it is believed that The Iron Claw might become a success, since it has drawn praise from critics. Even audiences appear to like the film, based on its “A-” Cinema Score. This sparks hope for the film to improve its numbers at the global box office.
