Sony’s animated film GOAT is approaching the end of its second week in theaters, drawing attention with its strong box-office performance. The film, praised with an 82% critics’ score and a 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earned $16.9 million in North America during its second weekend. Despite this, on Monday, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights overtook GOAT at the domestic box office, bringing in $1.2 million compared to GOAT’s $0.8 million that day.
GOAT’s Current Earnings and Profitability Outlook
With $59 million from North America and an additional $44 million internationally, GOAT’s global box office total now stands at $103 million. This makes it the second-highest-grossing release of 2026 so far. The film was produced on an $80-90 million budget and typically requires worldwide earnings of $200-225 million to break even using the industry’s 2.5x multiplier rule. At present, GOAT still needs an estimated $97-122 million more to become profitable in theaters.
Comparing GOAT to Training Day’s Box Office Success
GOAT is steadily closing in on the box office earnings of Antoine Fuqua’s 2001 crime thriller Training Day, which earned Denzel Washington his second Academy Award and his first Best Actor trophy. Training Day’s worldwide total is $104.8 million, narrowly ahead of GOAT by approximately $1.8 million. While Training Day holds a notable lead in North America with $76.6 million versus GOAT’s $59 million, the animated film benefits from stronger international performance, earning $44 million overseas compared to Training Day’s $28.2 million.
This mix of domestic strength for the crime thriller and increasing global appeal for GOAT has significantly closed the gap between their overall earnings. If GOAT maintains its current momentum, Sony’s release appears on track to surpass Training Day’s lifetime global figures very soon.
About GOAT’s Story and Production
Directed by Tyree Dillihay, GOAT is a sports comedy set in an anthropomorphic world focused on “roarball,” a fictional basketball-like game. The plot follows Will, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, a determined young goat who aspires to become a professional roarball player. Despite competing in a sport dominated by larger, faster, and more aggressive animals, Will’s journey highlights that courage and persistence can outweigh physical advantages.
What’s Next for GOAT and Box Office Trends
As GOAT approaches a significant milestone by potentially outpacing the box office of a classic Hollywood hit featuring Denzel Washington, industry watchers remain attentive to its continued performance. The film’s growing popularity internationally and solid domestic showings suggest it could be a breakout hit for Sony this year. However, GOAT still faces the challenge of crossing the profitability threshold amid a competitive theatrical landscape.
Box office enthusiasts and moviegoers alike will be watching closely to see if GOAT can push past Training Day’s record, reinforcing the film’s standing among the top releases of 2026 and adding a new chapter to animated sports films’ legacy.
“GOAT’s steady climb indicates a strong connection with audiences worldwide, which is vital for its success.”
?Analyst, Box Office Insider
“Training Day set a high bar, and it’s impressive to see an animated film nearing its global earnings.”
?Film Critic, Cinema Today
