A quiet hit with staying power. Brad Pitt's survival thriller just passed Kill Bill: Vol. 1 at the global box office.
Heart of the Beast box office collection day 41: $181.7 million worldwide, beats Kill Bill: Vol. 1 — updated 2026-11-06T18:22:14Z<br><br>Brad Pitt’s survival thriller Heart of the Beast has officially surpassed Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 at the global box office, crossing $181.7 million in just under six weeks. The film now sits at a worldwide total of $181.7 million, $65.8 million in North America and $115.9 million internationally, according to Box Office Mojo estimates cited by Koimoi.<br><br>It’s a quiet triumph for a film that never had the fanfare of a franchise launch or a blockbuster rollout.
No Diwali push, no major marketing blitz. Just steady legs, word-of-mouth momentum, and a dog named Odin who may be the real star. The film is now on track to cross $200 million globally, potentially overtaking Pulp Fiction’s $213 million haul if it holds through its final weekend.<br><br>That’s not just a win over a cult classic, it’s a statement.
In a post-summer lull where new releases have struggled to draw crowds, Heart of the Beast has outlasted them all. It’s still playing in over 2,000 screens across North America and Europe, with strong performances in Germany, the UK, Australia, and South Korea. India remains a slow burn, but expansion continues as audiences catch up.<br><br>And yet, the real story isn’t just the numbers.
It’s how a film without a sequel tease, a superhero tie-in, or even a confirmed streaming deal has become one of the year’s most resilient theatrical hits. The question now isn’t whether it’ll beat Kill Bill. It’s whether it can finally crack the $200 million mark before the next wave of big-budget releases hits.<br><br>## Earlier updates<br>2026-11-06T18:22:14Z: Heart of the Beast box office collection day 41: $181.7 million worldwide, beats Kill Bill: Vol. 1<br>2026-10-27T23:17:18Z: Heart of the Beast box office collection day 27: $170.4 million worldwide, inches from beating Insidious: Out of the Further<br>2026-10-27T18:27:48Z: Heart of the Beast crosses $170 million globally.
On track to beat Insidious: Out of the Further.<br>2026-10-16T07:17:24Z: Heart of the Beast hits $52.9 million in North America after 20 days. Global tally at $134.6 million. Overtakes Avengers: Endgame Encore worldwide.<br>2026-10-10T11:05:33Z: Global gross passes $100 million. Domestic stands at $48.2 million.
Strong hold in overseas markets.<br>2026-09-30T14:45:22Z: First full week ends with $50 million global haul. $20 million from North America, $30.1 million from 63 international markets.<br>2026-09-25T10:00:00Z: Opens in India on limited screens. Global debut at $50 million within five days.<br>2026-09-25T08:30:00Z: Released September 25. Stars Brad Pitt as Special Forces veteran James Belmont stranded in Alaskan wilderness with his combat dog Odin.
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