'' Downsizing '' premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival on August 30 , 2017 , and was theatrically released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on December 22 , 2017 . The film was a box office bomb , grossing only $ 55 million against a production budget between $ 68 – 76 million . It received mixed reviews from critics , who praised its cast and premise , but criticized its execution and failure to deliver on its potentially profound subject matter . Nevertheless , it was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2017 , while Chau earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 75th Golden Globe Awards
74th Venice International Film Festival
74th Venice International Film Festival
Downsizing (film)