Pakistan, Oct. 13 -- Ares", has had a disappointing debut, grossing only $33.5 million from 4,000 North American theatres over the weekend.

This weak performance is particularly concerning given the film's hefty production budget of $180 million, not including substantial marketing costs. Internationally, the film added another $27 million, bringing its total global earnings to $60 million. Before its release, projections estimated a domestic opening between $45 million and $50 million. While the film, featuring vivid effects and action sequences, performed well in premium formats like IMAX and Dolby, accounting for 67 percent of ticket sales, it failed to attract a broader audience. Nearly 70 percent of the opening weekend viewers were ...