Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ Soars To Top Of Quiet Weekend Box Office With $11M-$12M Debut

Mel Gibson’s latest action thriller, Flight Risk, has claimed the top spot at the weekend box office, opening with a respectable $11 million to $12 million. While it wasn’t a record-breaking debut, the film’s performance is seen as a solid win in an otherwise quiet weekend for Hollywood.

Flight Risk, directed by veteran filmmaker Steven C. Miller, showcases Gibson as a retired pilot thrust into a dangerous mission to transport a mysterious passenger. The film has drawn audiences with its suspense-filled plot and Gibson’s undeniable star power, though critics remain divided over the storyline.

Despite the relatively muted competition this weekend, Flight Risk attracted an older audience, a demographic known for its slow but steady box office contributions. Industry insiders predict the film could have decent legs in the coming weeks, especially with a lack of major blockbusters releasing until February.

However, the movie’s success also highlights the ongoing challenges facing Hollywood. The current box office climate is struggling to return to pre-pandemic highs, with audiences being selective about which films they head to theaters for.

Behind Flight Risk were holdovers like The Last Voyage of the Nightingale and the animated comedy Monster Mayhem, which earned $7.5 million and $6.3 million, respectively, during their second weekends. Neither film managed to gain significant momentum, leaving the weekend as a relatively subdued one for ticket sales overall.

With the awards season buzz heating up and blockbusters like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on the horizon, studios are hoping for a strong start to February to reinvigorate the box office. In the meantime, Flight Risk is holding steady, proving that a mix of star appeal and solid marketing can still bring audiences out, even in quieter times.

Mel Gibson’s fans appear to have played a big role in driving ticket sales, with social media showing strong support for the veteran actor. Whether Flight Risk continues to soar or starts to lose altitude in the coming weeks remains to be seen, but for now, it’s a small win for a Hollywood weekend desperate for excitement.

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