All of these movies were accessible, relatable comedies that struck a nerve with the public. With “Downsizing,” which opened this weekend to underwhelming box office. the movie could top out shy of $20 million.

Why is Downsizing bad?

Downsizing reduces the amount you pay in salaries and benefits, but it comes with its own set of costs. Severance packages and payment for any continued benefits potentially cost you a large chunk of money at the time of downsizing, depending on how many people you let go and what their contracts say about layoffs.

How much money did Downsizing make?

Downsizing grossed $24.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $30.6 million in other territories, for a total of $55 million, against a production budget of around $68 million.