GOAT Box Office Collection: GOAT, Sony’s new animated sports comedy, has made a promising start at the box office after its February 13, 2026 release in the U.S. With strong early reviews — around 79% critics’ score and a 93% audience rating — the film is gaining positive word of mouth among family audiences.
At the North American box office, GOAT opened in second place, earning about $7.1 million on its first day from over 3,800 theaters, including $1 million from previews. The movie is currently tracking toward a $20–23 million three-day opening weekend, showing solid early momentum despite competition from Wuthering Heights.
According to industry estimates, the film was made on a net production budget of around $80–90 million. Based on the standard break-even formula, GOAT will likely need roughly $200–225 million worldwide to recover its costs and move into profit. That means the animated title still has a long way to go, with more than $190 million left to earn globally.
Experts believe international markets could play a key role in its success, as family-friendly animated movies often perform strongly overseas. Directed by Tyree Dillihay, the film follows a young goat chasing his dream of becoming a professional roarball player, delivering an underdog sports story packed with humor and heart.
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