GOAT Box Office Collection: Sony Pictures Animation’s latest release GOAT has surprised the box office with a powerful debut, proving that original animated films can still draw audiences to theaters. Released on February 13, 2026, the sports comedy quickly gained attention for its energetic “roarball” action and inspiring underdog story built around the message that “smalls can ball.”
As of February 18, 2026, GOAT has earned an estimated $35.5 million in North America, while international markets have contributed around $15.6 million. This brings its current worldwide total to approximately $51.1 million after just a few days in cinemas. The film opened at the second position in the domestic box office charts, just behind Warner Bros.’ Wuthering Heights, but managed to climb to the number one spot on Presidents’ Day Monday with a strong $8.3 million single-day collection.
The movie has also received encouraging audience reactions. While critics gave it a solid 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers responded even more positively with a 93% audience rating, suggesting strong word-of-mouth and steady performance in the coming weeks.
With a reported production budget between $80 million and $90 million, industry analysts believe GOAT needs to cross roughly $200 million globally to become profitable. Given its strong start and limited family competition until March, the film appears to be on a promising box office trajectory.
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