SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary Dev Patel's directing debut Monkey Man opened theatrically on April 5, 2024, and was an unexpected hit at the global box office, promising incredible things ahead for the actor and director. Just in its opening weekend, Monkey Man surpassed its budget of $10 million solely from its domestic sales. It held the number two spot, despite it being Dev Patel's first project in the director's chair.
Related "This Is An Anthem For The Underdogs": Why Monkey Man's Trans Representation Is Vital To The Film Dev Patel explains the importance of Monkey Man's transgender representation, with Patel calling the film "an anthem for the underdogs.
Monkey Man's Box Office Success Proves Dev Patel Could Become An Action Movie Star Dev Patel's Acting And Stunt Work In Monkey Man Prove His Action Stardom The Monkey Man box office proves that Patel is meant to do action films. Action remains one of the most popular genres at the box office, and Monkey Man holds its own against other recent action flicks like 2024's The Beekeeper.