[Sooth2222]

It has now made about $15 million, but had a cost of over $40 million.

That's 37.5% of the cost, which seems not bad.

https://www.boxofficemojo.com/chart/top_opening_weekend/

Typically, it looks like movies make around 25% to 35% of their total on opening weekend. I doubt Clint Eastwood will lose money on this.

[TexasGator]

It only made 12%.

[phothus]

Also, I don’t think this is the kind of movie that depends on opening weekend buzz. It should have legs for a while and will get a lot of viewers when it’s available to be streamed

[PghBaldy]

It has to make $80 million to break even, if it cost $40 million. Probably not going to make a lot overseas, so it will probably be a bomb.

[Redmen4ever]

Box office is only one part of the revenue stream. There’s also cable, streaming and DVD sales. Plus, Eastwood movies often build audiences because of the compelling stories he tells. Because Eastwood brings movies in on budget he will do fine on each movie, and will occasionally strike pay dirt.

15:17 to Paris: cost 30m, box office $57m
The Mule: cost $50m, box office $175m
Sully: cost $60m, box office $240m
American Sniper: cost $69m, box office $359m
Jersey Boys: cost $40m, box office $67m