Dwayne Johnson's 'Red One' Struggles with $34M Box Office Debut

Dwayne Johnson's Christmas action comedy 'Red One' debuted with a modest $34.1 million at the North American box office, despite its hefty $250 million budget. While it topped the domestic box office, the film's performance raises questions about the success metrics for big-budget films, especially those initially intended for streaming. Critics were not impressed, but audiences gave it an "A-" on CinemaScore. Amazon MGM views theatrical releases as a marketing tool for streaming, though the film's financial success remains uncertain.