Failed start: The Wolfman film earns only $16 million in its first weekend and low reviews
The Wolf Man, released on 17 January 2025, performed poorly, earning only $16.8 million in its opening weekend. With a budget of $25 million, the film failed to meet the expectations of both critics and audiences.
Here's What We Know
Director Lee Vonnell, known for his horror films, tried to reboot the classic werewolf story, but the film failed to attract enough viewers. Although The Wolfman was accompanied by active marketing campaigns, the film failed to compete with other projects at the box office.
In the US, the film earned $12 million in its first weekend, but only $4.8 million worldwide.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has only 50% freshness.
The Wolfman is a reboot of the classic werewolf story. The story centres on Blake Lovell, who, together with his wife Charlotte and daughter Ginger, moves from San Francisco to a remote house in Oregon that he inherited after his father disappeared.
During a night when the full moon illuminates their home, the family is attacked by an unknown beast. After Blake is wounded by the werewolf, he begins to transform into a terrifying creature that threatens the safety of his loved ones.
Source: Box Office Mojo
