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‘How to Make a Killing’ Opens to Lukewarm Reviews and Soft Box Office

Early projections hover near $3 million for the weekend, with critics divided on performances versus tonal balance.

Overview

  • The A24 release hit U.S. theaters on Feb. 20, presenting John Patton Ford’s modern spin on the Kind Hearts and Coronets/Israel Rank inheritance-and-murder tale.
  • Critical reaction skews mixed, with aggregator snapshots around the high-40s on Rotten Tomatoes and notices praising standout supporting turns like Margaret Qualley and Bill Camp.
  • Trade coverage projects a roughly $3 million opening weekend, including about $1.5 million on opening day with previews, signaling a weak commercial start.
  • Reviewers frequently cite tonal unevenness in the black comedy, even as some highlight sharp social commentary on wealth and hustle culture.
  • Industry reporting suggests a typical A24 rollout next, with a PVOD debut in roughly a month and an HBO Max window about 3.5 to 4 months after theatrical, though no dates are official.