Robert Pattinson's latest movie The Rover has flopped at the US box office on its first weekend on major release.

The post-apocalyptic Western, directed by Animal Kingdom's David Michod and co-starring Guy Pearce, earned just $500,000 (Â£293,000) on release last weekend in the States.

After expanding from a limited release in 5 theatres to 599, the film saw its per-screen average tumble from $13,860 ( Â£8,150) to $835 (Â£490).

The Rover's US distributor A24 said of the film's performance: "David Michod made an excellent film that received very strong reviews for its unique filmmaking and wonderful performances from Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson.

"Unfortunately we were unable to find a broader audience this weekend, but have no doubt that the film will gain fans as we continue to push it out in the weeks and months ahead."



Pattinson has struggled to replicate his Twilight box office success in his post-Edward Cullen career.

His collaboration with David Cronenberg for Cosmopolis saw a $6 million worldwide return ($763,556 coming from the US) from a budget of $20.5 million.

Furthermore, period drama Bel Ami made only $8.3 million in worldwide ticket sales, with $120,462 coming from US theatres.

The Rover will arrive in UK cinemas on August 15.

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