The latest film featuring Glen Powell, titled How to Make a Killing, is facing challenges at the box office, with early projections indicating it will earn only about $3 million during its opening weekend. Released on February 20, 2026, the film competes in a crowded market with other recent releases, including Wuthering Heights and Goat, which are both vying for the top spot.
This week, several smaller films are attempting to capitalize on the post-Presidents’ Day release window. Among these, the faith-based sequel I Can Only Imagine 2 is expected to make around $10 million this weekend after grossing nearly $4 million from previews on its opening day. In contrast, Psycho Killer, a horror film from 20th Century Studios, is projected to earn a mere $2 million over the same period, suffering from a rare 0% score on the aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
In How to Make a Killing, Glen Powell portrays a disinherited heir who resorted to extreme measures to reclaim his family’s wealth. The film merges elements of dark comedy and thriller, drawing comparisons to popular series like Succession and films such as Ready or Not. Directed by John Patton Ford, who previously gained recognition for his debut film Emily the Criminal, How to Make a Killing has not garnered the same acclaim. Currently holding a score of 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, critics have largely reacted with indifference, describing the film as “tonally bizarre.”
Despite his star power, Glen Powell has yet to achieve box office success comparable to some of his peers. His previous lead role in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man grossed only $68 million worldwide against a budget of $110 million, highlighting the challenges he faces in becoming a leading figure in Hollywood.
The film is being distributed in the United States by A24, a studio currently in a strong position following their success with the Oscar contender Marty Supreme. This film has grossed over $150 million worldwide, despite its production budget of $65 million.
As How to Make a Killing continues its theatrical run, audiences can expect a blend of humor and suspense, although early results indicate that it may not resonate as strongly with viewers as anticipated. For those interested in the film, it remains available in theaters across the country.
