Robert De Niro’s ‘The Alto Knights’ Declared a Box Office Disaster
The mob drama grossed just $3.1 million domestically in its opening weekend, highlighting Warner Bros.’ ongoing struggles and the waning appeal of the genre.
- The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro in dual roles, earned a mere $3.1 million domestically and $5.1 million globally in its opening weekend, falling far short of its $45-50 million production budget.
- Critics widely panned the film, citing its sluggish pacing and labeling De Niro's dual performance as a distracting gimmick rather than a compelling narrative choice.
- The film's release coincided with Disney's Snow White, which overshadowed its debut and further diluted audience attention during an already challenging theatrical market.
- Minimal marketing efforts left audiences largely unaware of the film, undermining its ability to generate interest or momentum ahead of its release.
- The failure of The Alto Knights marks Warner Bros.’ second major box office misstep of 2025, following the underperformance of Mickey 17, raising concerns about the studio’s decision-making and financial outlook.
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