Chris Hemsworth’s Crime 101 Debuts at $17.4M
Chris Hemsworth’s Crime 101 Debuts at $17.4M
Global – February 19, 2026 – Amazon MGM Studios’ stylish heist thriller Crime 101, directed by Bart Layton and starring Chris Hemsworth, debuted to a soft but respectable $14.25 million over the three-day Presidents’ Day weekend (February 13-15, 2026) and an estimated $17.4 million including the four-day holiday frame, according to Box Office Mojo and The Numbers. Globally, the film has grossed around $28.7 million (with $11.9-12 million from international territories across 60+ markets), placing it third domestically behind Warner Bros./MRC’s Wuthering Heights (~$41 million four-day) and Sony’s animated GOAT (~$38 million+ total so far).
Released wide in 3,161 theaters on February 13 (following a London premiere on January 28), Crime 101—an R-rated crime noir adapted from Don Winslow’s novella—follows Hemsworth as a patient, high-end jewel thief executing elaborate heists along the Los Angeles freeway system. He navigates betrayal, pursuit by a dogged detective (Mark Ruffalo), and complications from an insurance broker (Halle Berry), with supporting turns from Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte, and Corey Hawkins. Layton’s direction delivers sun-bleached grit, clever twists, and tense ensemble chemistry, earning a Certified Fresh 87% on Rotten Tomatoes—the best among wide holiday openers—and praise for echoing classics like Heat or The Town while carving its own stylish path.
Critics highlight the film’s strengths: Collider called it an “instant-classic” with the “formula behind a great, entertaining crime thriller down to a tee,” while audience reception includes a “B” CinemaScore and solid user ratings (around 7.2/10 on IMDb). International performance showed spikes in key markets—UK ($2 million on 795 screens), Australia ($1.4 million on 360 screens, boosted by Hemsworth’s home appeal), Saudi Arabia and UAE (top spots), Japan, Germany, and others—though competitive releases like Wuthering Heights capped bigger numbers in some territories.
Despite positive buzz and Amazon’s theatrical investment push, the $90 million production budget (excluding marketing) puts pressure on the film for long-term success. Early estimates suggest it needs sustained legs and word-of-mouth to approach theatrical breakeven (often 2.5x budget globally, or ~$225 million+). This marks one of Hemsworth’s softer wide debuts in recent years, though the certified-fresh status offers hope for a tail similar to enduring thrillers.
In the broader February context, adult-oriented genre fare like Crime 101 competed against family animation and bold drama, but its critical acclaim positions it as strong counterprogramming for thriller fans. For global audiences seeking high-stakes heists, star power, and sharp noir vibes, it’s a worthwhile big-screen experience.
Catch Crime 101 in theaters now—trailers showcase intense sequences, clever plotting, and standout performances from Hemsworth, Ruffalo, and Berry. Check local multiplexes (AMC, Regal, Cineworld, PVR, etc.) for showtimes, especially with post-holiday promotions.
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