What went wrong with Furiosa? Chris Hemsworth’s new film is a box office ‘disaster’ as blockbuster narrowly beats out low-budget kids film

Chris Hemsworth’s latest film, “Furiosa,” experienced a disappointing opening weekend at the box office, narrowly surpassing “The Garfield Movie” for the top spot. Despite starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the titular role, “Furiosa” struggled to make a significant impact, earning an estimated $25.5 million domestically, as reported by Deadline, with “The Garfield Movie” close behind at $24.8 million.

According to insights from Screen Rant, “Furiosa” failed to meet expectations due to the lengthy gap between this installment and its predecessor. Fans had been waiting almost a decade since the release of “Mad Max: Fury Road” in 2015.

Additionally, the film faced stiff competition from “The Garfield Movie,” which appealed more to family audiences. The lukewarm reception suggests a challenging road ahead for “Furiosa,” especially considering its substantial production budget of $168 million, excluding marketing expenses.

As a prequel to the acclaimed “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Furiosa” debuted globally with a lackluster $58.8 million. Despite receiving favorable reviews from critics, earning an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and generating buzz from premieres, “Furiosa” struggled to find its footing at the box office.

The film delves into a 16-year span in Furiosa’s life, following her journey after a global catastrophe transforms Australia into a radioactive wasteland. Anya Taylor-Joy portrays a younger version of the character originally played by Charlize Theron, with Chris Hemsworth portraying the antagonist, Dr. Dementus, leader of the Biker Horde. Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, and Angus Sampson also star in key roles.