Skyscraper Movie Overview
Skyscraper is a 2018 action thriller starring Dwayne Johnson as former FBI agent Will Sawyer, who must rescue his family from a burning skyscraper in Hong Kong. The film was produced by Seven Bucks Productions and Flynn Picture Company and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, with principal photography beginning in Vancouver in August 2017. Skyscraper grossed $304 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $125 million, making it a commercial success for the studios involved box office data.
The movie was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and written by the same director, with Beau Flynn and Hiram Garcia serving as producers under Seven Bucks Productions. Skyscraper marked a collaboration between Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions and Flynn Picture Company, with the project greenlit after Johnson's previous action hits like San Andreas and Central Intelligence. The film was released in the United States on July 13, 2018, and was rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence IMDb Skyscraper page.
Box Office Performance and Financials
Skyscraper opened at number one at the U.S. box office, earning $24.7 million in its first weekend and $69.4 million domestically. International markets contributed the majority of revenue, with China delivering $46.3 million and other territories adding over $190 million, bringing the global total to $304 million. The film's production budget of $125 million and marketing costs were covered by Warner Bros., which handled distribution in most territories Box Office Mojo Skyscraper.
Despite its commercial success, Skyscraper did not match the box office returns of Johnson's other 2018 action film, Rampage, which earned $58 million in its opening weekend and $470 million worldwide. Skyscraper's performance was nonetheless considered profitable for the studios, with Warner Bros. reporting strong international demand for Johnson-led action properties. The film's financial results reinforced the commercial viability of Dwayne Johnson as a leading man in high-concept action movies Forbes analysis.
Production Companies and Dwayne Johnson's Business Interests
Seven Bucks Productions, co-founded by Dwayne Johnson and ex-wife Lauren Hashian, produced Skyscraper alongside Flynn Picture Company, led by producer Beau Flynn. The company has since expanded into film, television, and digital content, with Johnson serving as both star and executive producer on multiple projects. Seven Bucks Productions operates as a private entertainment company and has not disclosed detailed financials, though its slate includes projects for streaming platforms and theatrical release Forbes on Seven Bucks.
Dwayne Johnson's business portfolio extends beyond Seven Bucks Productions, including ownership stakes in Teremana Tequila, Zoa Energy, and Project Rock apparel with Under Armour. Johnson's combined entertainment and consumer brand ventures have made him one of the highest-paid actors in the world, with Forbes reporting his earnings from film and business ventures in recent years. The Skyscraper project remains a key entry in his action film