Flight risk has been delayed until 2025. The film, which was directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay by Jared Rosenberg, stars Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery. Mel Gibson Flight risk Marshall Madelyn Harris (Dockery) tries to transport informant Winston (Grace), only to discover that the pilot of their small aircraft, Daryl Booth (Wahlberg), is a hitman hired to eliminate Winston. However, the trio ends up in danger and are forced to continue flying together for their own survival.
Lionsgate confirmed that Flight risk was Delayed from its original theatrical release date of October 18, 2024 to January 24, 2025. This eliminates theatrical competition with the upcoming Parker Finn sequel Smile 2A follow-up to the top-grossing horror movie of 2022. On its new date, the Mark Wahlberg movie will be playing against the original thriller Terrific oneLed by Outer Banks‘ Chase Stokes and To all the boys I’ve loved beforeS Lana Condor.
What the flight risk delay means for Lionsgate
The company has a 2024 common patch
This delay for Flight risk Comes at a time when Lionsgate has had A one-two punch of high-profile box office disappointments. While their financial stake in both titles was mitigated in both cases, their name was attached to both Borderlands And The Crow. The first, which cost approximately $110 million, has so far earned just over $30 million worldwide. The latter, which cost $50 million, only earned $18.5 million, although Lionsgate only bought domestic distribution rights for $10 million.
While The Crow will likely ultimately become an asset, the company probably wants to avoid a situation similar to that Borderlands Box office, though Flight risk is likely at a much lower budget level. Moving the movie to January Gives the release a much clearer path to success. In fact, it is now in the same window as the similar thriller FlatThat bothered Gerard Butler and was released on January 13, 2023, and made a profit, earning $74.5 million against a $25 million budget.
Our take on the New Flight Risk Release Date
2025 could be a rebound year for Lionsgate
Not only could Flight risk Becoming a success in January, it could start a tough 2025 for Lionsgate. The company is all set to release a cavalcade of movies that should easily help them rebound from their late 2024 disappointments, including the upcoming See XIThe dirty dancing Sequel, the action spinoff John Wick Presents: BallerinaThe long-awaited Now you see me 3and (in the US) the music biopic Michael. with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Ripping Set to follow in 2026, The future looks bright for their slate overall.
Source: Lionsgate