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Anne Hathaway’s ‘Verity’ targets $35 million debut as rival ‘Digger’ projected to earn $12‑15 million
Variety says ‘Verity’ hopes for a $30‑35 million opening from 3,510 theaters, while ‘Digger’ is projected at $12‑15 million from 3,300 screens.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Variety reports that Anne Hathaway’s new film “Verity” is slated to open this weekend with a domestic box‑office projection of $30 million to $35 million from 3,510 theaters, which would mark Hathaway’s third No. 1 opening of the year.
Competing for attention, Tom Cruise’s R‑rated comedy “Digger,” directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is projected to earn $12 million to $15 million from 3,300 North American screens.
“Verity,” an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestseller, was produced for $40 million and joins a string of Hoover adaptations that have performed modestly but profitably. Variety notes that Amazon MGM hopes the film will help the studio recover after the recent under‑performance of “Masters of the Universe,” which cost $200 million and earned $113 million worldwide.
Key facts
- “Verity” is projected to earn $30‑35 million opening from 3,510 theaters. (variety.com)
- “Digger” is projected to earn $12‑15 million opening from 3,300 screens. (variety.com)
- “Verity” was produced for $40 million. (variety.com)
- Amazon MGM’s previous release “Masters of the Universe” earned $113 million globally against a $200 million budget. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Box Office: ‘Verity’ Aims for $35 Million Debut and Anne Hathaway’s Third No. 1 Movie of the Year, ‘Digger’ Could Bomb With $12 Million”
