Release: Moon Knight

 

Moon Knight

Genre: Action/Superhero/Supernatural

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Writers: Jimmy Ellis & Mark Newton

Based on Marvel Comics characters

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Rooney Mara, Babs Olusanmokun, Charlie Murphy, Marc-Andre Grondin, Colm Meaney, Michael Raymond-James, Joan Allen, Nicholas Pinnock, Christian Camargo, Amir El Masry (voice)

Budget: $145,000,000

Domestic Box Office: $242,490,002

Foreign Box Office: $331,559,245

Total Profit: $192,452,029

Reaction: The feature film debut of Marvel character Moon Knight is a resounding success at the box office, becoming the highest grossing Marvel character debut since Captain America in Season 26.

"Given the undeniable star power of DiCaprio and Villeneuve, I had a lot of curiosity heading into Moon Knight. Although it never reaches the top tier of its leading man nor director, you have to give it to the film for owning its own unique style. The story isn't perfect but, like Wonder Woman: Labyrinth on the DC side, the combination of mythology and action makes for an entertaining experience." - Reggie Coscarelli, San Fernando Valley Sun

"Moon Knight is not Marvel's most relatable character, but the script from Jimmy Ellis and Mark Newton does a good job of at least giving him some motivation and emotion to make him more accessible. This may not be the type of movie you go to for the characters, even though the casting and characterization are all pretty strong. Moon Knight is a visually stunning feast for the eyes with exciting action and trippy imagery." - Cal Crowe, Washington Globe​

"Villeneuve's film excels in its visually stunning, mind-bending narrative, although it seems disjointed as if it's two separate movies merged into one. Leonardo DiCaprio demonstrates his capabilities as an action star, yet the film disappointingly leaves his role as Moon Knight underdeveloped. While DiCaprio effectively portrays the character's multiple personalities, this aspect of the character is unfortunately sidelined. Overall, despite its shortcomings, the movie is enjoyable and leaves room for potential expansion in the future." - Aubrey Jade-Mitchell, The Sun (UK)

Rated PG-13 for intense action violence, thematic material and language