The End of Oak Street is heading toward a potentially strong global box office debut after generating more than $2 million from Thursday previews in the United States. The Warner Bros. and Bad Robot production is currently projected to open between $38 million and $48 million worldwide.
The film began preview screenings from 1 p.m. Thursday at approximately 3,200 U.S. locations. Its domestic opening is currently estimated at $18 million to $23 million, with international markets expected to contribute another $20 million to $25 million from 74 territories.
The early numbers arrive as The End of Oak Street competes directly against the continued dominance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is expected to remain No. 1 during the weekend. Still, the new dinosaur adventure has earned encouraging reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes sitting around 85% following the review embargo.
The End of Oak Street Brings Dinosaurs to Suburbia
Directed by David Robert Mitchell, the film follows the Platt family after their suburban neighborhood is suddenly transformed into a prehistoric environment filled with dinosaurs. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor lead the cast, with the story combining family drama, science fiction and creature-driven survival.
The concept has drawn comparisons to classic Spielberg-style adventure movies, while critics have highlighted the film’s mixture of nostalgia, humor and large-scale dinosaur action. The Associated Press called it a “gonzo good time,” praising Mitchell’s blend of family conflict and prehistoric chaos.
Warner Bros. is releasing the movie across approximately 24,000 screens worldwide, including major markets such as France, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, the U.K., China and Japan. The production budget has been reported in the range of $80 million to $92 million, with substantial visual-effects work contributing to the cost.
The movie is also sharing premium-format screens with The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, making its opening especially important for Warner Bros. as the studio looks for a new theatrical success.
