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‘In the Grey’ Earns $3M, Faces $150M Breakeven Gap

5/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

United States – In the Grey opened on May 15, 2026 and earned $3 million in its three days.
The film stars Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Carlos Bardem and Rosamund Pike and costs $60 million.
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 47% score from 30 reviews while audiences gave it an 83% rating.
Analysts say the $60 million-budget film must earn about $150 million worldwide to break even, a target it likely will miss.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Paul Verhoeven’s erotic drama Showgirls debuted under MGM with a $45 million budget but earned only $37 million, prompting seven Golden Raspberry Awards and a reputation as a box-office failure. Despite the flop, the film later generated over $100 million in video rentals, demonstrating how costly misfires can become cult sellers.

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Story summary

United States – In the Grey opened on May 15, 2026 and earned $3 million in its three days.
The film stars Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Carlos Bardem and Rosamund Pike and costs $60 million.
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 47% score from 30 reviews while audiences gave it an 83% rating.
Analysts say the $60 million-budget film must earn about $150 million worldwide to break even, a target it likely will miss.

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