While Junior Bonner did not enjoy box office success, The Getaway went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of the year, marking a comeback for McQueen.
Meskipun Junior Bonner tak meraih kesuksesan box office, The Getaway menjadi salah satu film berkeuntungan tertinggi pada tahun tersebut, menandai kembalinya McQueen.