Wikimedia Commons/Crime 101 movie Movie Crime 101 faces a steep box office climb despite acclaim. Can this $90M star-driven thriller recoup its budget, or will PVOD save the day? April 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - The landscape of the theatrical market has shifted significantly in recent years, making even a $15 million opening weekend for a mature-audience film appear as a modest success. However, when considering Bart Layton's Crime 101 reported $90 million budget alongside its star-studded cast, the outlook becomes far less optimistic.