The latest and final movie featuring Harrison Ford as the iconic Indiana Jones character appears to face a significant financial setback. Following its opening weekend, the film collected only $60 million domestically across 4,600 theatres, which starkly contrasts with the high hopes associated with this well-known franchise.
International box office returns, although slightly better, don’t offer much respite either. The film scraped together $70 million from 52 markets, bringing its global earnings to a disappointing $130 million.
The Financial Shortfall and Cast Experiences
The film’s financial outcome is not looking promising. Although the Fourth of July is expected to bring an influx of the franchise’s older fans, Disney only anticipates a five-day total of $82 million for the holiday.
Unfortunately, this estimated amount falls far short of placing Indiana Jones’s latest adventure on a good track, considering the film’s budget of $295 million. The hefty marketing campaign accompanying the movie, including its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, has only added to the financial strain.
Notably, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the newest addition to the Indiana Jones franchise, made some interesting remarks about her experiences on set.
In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Waller-Bridge shared how her character got to punch the lead star, a script decision she found to be an “excellently scripted moment”. Despite the movie’s challenges, Waller-Bridge’s enthusiasm showcases the unique moments and experiences that the latest instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise provides.
