Almost Christmas (2016)

Almost Christmas
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $42,065,185Details
International Box Office $428,321Details
Worldwide Box Office $42,493,506
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $2,683,504 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $984,141 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $3,667,645
Further financial details...

Synopsis

The festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$15,134,235 (36.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$17,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,376 opening theaters/2,379 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $52,420,650

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,205 $42,065,185
All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,201-13,300) 13,215 $428,321
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,422 $42,493,506

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 11th, 2016 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: November 25th, 2016 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: January 24th, 2017 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for suggestive material, drug content and language.
(Rating bulletin 2421 (Cert #50398), 4/20/2016)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Nobody’s Fool
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Keywords: Christmas, Christmas in November, Family Reunion, African Americans, Dysfunctional Family, Ensemble, Generational Conflict, Widow/Widower, Romance, Divorcée Romance, Comedy Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures, Will Packer Productions, Perfect World Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) 236 $5,694,620 Nov 25, 2016 17
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 314 $7,371,035 Nov 25, 2016 17
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) 231 $7,527,015 Nov 25, 2016 17
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 271 $7,897,752 Nov 25, 2016 17
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 60 $15,134,235 Nov 11, 2016 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 85 $19,589,556 Nov 11, 2016 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day) 31 $15,134,235 Nov 11, 2016 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 44 $19,589,556 Nov 11, 2016 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 11, 2016 4 $15,134,235   2,376 $6,370   $15,134,235 1
Nov 18, 2016 5 $7,256,950 -52% 2,379 $3,050   $25,637,690 2
Nov 25, 2016 8 $5,694,620 -22% 1,769 $3,219   $34,693,880 3
Dec 2, 2016 10 $2,532,050 -56% 1,556 $1,627   $38,179,200 4
Dec 9, 2016 12 $1,377,095 -46% 1,258 $1,095   $40,213,580 5
Dec 16, 2016 14 $608,555 -56% 720 $845   $41,208,485 6
Dec 23, 2016 23 $220,435 -64% 242 $911   $41,715,860 7
Dec 30, 2016 27 $112,825 -49% 169 $668   $42,002,805 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 10, 2016 P $507,000     0     $507,000  
Nov 11, 2016 4 $5,902,680     2,376 $2,484   $5,902,680 1
Nov 12, 2016 4 $6,050,220 +2%   2,376 $2,546   $11,952,900 2
Nov 13, 2016 4 $3,181,335 -47%   2,376 $1,339   $15,134,235 3
Nov 14, 2016 5 $836,690 -74%   2,376 $352   $15,970,925 4
Nov 15, 2016 5 $1,121,010 +34%   2,376 $472   $17,091,935 5
Nov 16, 2016 5 $658,280 -41%   2,376 $277   $17,750,215 6
Nov 17, 2016 5 $630,525 -4%   2,376 $265   $18,380,740 7
Nov 18, 2016 5 $1,987,590 +215% -66% 2,379 $835   $20,368,330 8
Nov 19, 2016 5 $3,367,410 +69% -44% 2,379 $1,415   $23,735,740 9
Nov 20, 2016 5 $1,901,950 -44% -40% 2,379 $799   $25,637,690 10
Nov 21, 2016 6 $683,210 -64% -18% 2,379 $287   $26,320,900 11
Nov 22, 2016 6 $845,965 +24% -25% 2,379 $356   $27,166,865 12
Nov 23, 2016 9 $777,510 -8% +18% 1,868 $416   $27,944,375 13
Nov 24, 2016 9 $1,054,885 +36% +67% 1,868 $565   $28,999,260 14
Nov 25, 2016 8 $2,307,365 +119% +16% 1,769 $1,304   $31,306,625 15
Nov 26, 2016 8 $2,366,330 +3% -30% 1,769 $1,338   $33,672,955 16
Nov 27, 2016 9 $1,020,925 -57% -46% 1,769 $577   $34,693,880 17
Nov 28, 2016 9 $246,550 -76% -64% 1,769 $139   $34,940,430 18
Nov 29, 2016 9 $320,090 +30% -62% 1,769 $181   $35,260,520 19
Nov 30, 2016 9 $195,320 -39% -75% 1,868 $105   $35,455,840 20
Dec 1, 2016 9 $191,310 -2% -82% 1,868 $102   $35,647,150 21
Dec 2, 2016 10 $691,050 +261% -70% 1,556 $444   $36,338,200 22
Dec 3, 2016 9 $1,244,385 +80% -47% 1,556 $800   $37,582,585 23
Dec 4, 2016 10 $596,615 -52% -42% 1,556 $383   $38,179,200 24
Dec 5, 2016 11 $154,660 -74% -37% 1,556 $99   $38,333,860 25
Dec 6, 2016 10 $224,815 +45% -30% 1,556 $144   $38,558,675 26
Dec 7, 2016 10 $151,605 -33% -22% 1,556 $97   $38,710,280 27
Dec 8, 2016 10 $126,205 -17% -34% 1,556 $81   $38,836,485 28
Dec 9, 2016 12 $375,920 +198% -46% 1,258 $299   $39,212,405 29
Dec 10, 2016 12 $689,390 +83% -45% 1,258 $548   $39,901,795 30
Dec 11, 2016 13 $311,785 -55% -48% 1,258 $248   $40,213,580 31
Dec 12, 2016 14 $93,685 -70% -39% 1,258 $74   $40,307,265 32
Dec 13, 2016 13 $125,065 +33% -44% 1,258 $99   $40,432,330 33
Dec 14, 2016 15 $88,875 -29% -41% 1,258 $71   $40,521,205 34
Dec 15, 2016 13 $78,725 -11% -38% 1,258 $63   $40,599,930 35
Dec 16, 2016 15 $160,850 +104% -57% 720 $223   $40,760,780 36
Dec 17, 2016 14 $276,645 +72% -60% 720 $384   $41,037,425 37
Dec 18, 2016 15 $171,060 -38% -45% 720 $238   $41,208,485 38
Dec 19, 2016 14 $93,745 -45% n/c 720 $130   $41,302,230 39
Dec 20, 2016 14 $87,490 -7% -30% 720 $122   $41,389,720 40
Dec 21, 2016 - $50,845 -42% -43% 720 $71   $41,440,565 41
Dec 22, 2016 - $54,860 +8% -30% 720 $76   $41,495,425 42
Dec 23, 2016 - $82,910 +51% -48% 242 $343   $41,578,335 43
Dec 24, 2016 - $53,835 -35% -81% 242 $222   $41,632,170 44
Dec 25, 2016 - $83,690 +55% -51% 242 $346   $41,715,860 45
Dec 26, 2016 - $66,605 -20% -29% 242 $275   $41,782,465 46
Dec 27, 2016 - $41,615 -38% -52% 242 $172   $41,824,080 47
Dec 28, 2016 - $34,405 -17% -32% 242 $142   $41,858,485 48
Dec 29, 2016 - $31,495 -8% -43% 242 $130   $41,889,980 49
Dec 30, 2016 - $45,635 +45% -45% 169 $270   $41,935,615 50
Dec 31, 2016 - $29,310 -36% -46% 169 $173   $41,964,925 51
Jan 1, 2017 - $37,880 +29% -55% 169 $224   $42,002,805 52
Jan 2, 2017 - $28,425 -25% -57% 169 $168   $42,031,230 53
Jan 3, 2017 - $14,790 -48% -64% 169 $88   $42,046,020 54
Jan 4, 2017 - $10,835 -27% -69% 169 $64   $42,056,855 55
Jan 5, 2017 - $8,330 -23% -74% 169 $49   $42,065,185 56

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 11, 2016 4 $18,380,740   2,376 $7,736   $18,380,740 1
Nov 18, 2016 6 $10,618,520 -42% 1,868 $5,684   $28,999,260 2
Nov 25, 2016 9 $6,647,890 -37% 1,868 $3,559   $35,647,150 3
Dec 2, 2016 9 $3,189,335 -52% 1,556 $2,050   $38,836,485 4
Dec 9, 2016 12 $1,763,445 -45% 1,258 $1,402   $40,599,930 5
Dec 16, 2016 18 $895,495 -49% 720 $1,244   $41,495,425 6
Dec 23, 2016 23 $394,555 -56% 242 $1,630   $41,889,980 7
Dec 30, 2016 29 $175,205 -56% 169 $1,037   $42,065,185 8

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
United Kingdom 11/25/2016 $76,011 121 121 121 $145,516 10/2/2018
 
Rest of World $282,805
 
International Total$428,321 10/2/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Feb 12, 2017430,880 30,880$554,605$554,6053
Feb 19, 20171519,820-36% 50,700$355,967$910,5724

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Feb 12, 2017715,436 15,436$316,594$316,5943

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Lead Ensemble Members

Kimberly Elise    Cheryl
Omar Epps    Malachi
Danny Glover    Walter
John Michael Higgins    Brooks
Romany Malco    Christian
Mo’Nique    Aunt May
Nicole Ari Parker    Sonya
J.B. Smoove    Lonnie
Gabrielle Union    Rachel
Jessie Usher    Evan
D.C. Young Fly    Eric
Nadej Bailey    Niya
Alkoya Brunson    Cameron
Marley Taylor    Dee

Supporting Cast

Keri Hilson    Jasmine
Gladys Knight    Shelter Director Dorothy
Chloe Spencer    Shelter Assistant
Gregory Alan Williams    Pastor Browning
Tara Batesole    Rental Car Clerk
Jeff Rose    Brian
Ric Reitz    Coach Packer
Ravi Naidu    Dr. Patel
Tara Jones    Newswoman
Monica Brown    Waitress
Johnny Land    AAA Guy
Teresa Sykes    Church Lady
Karl Bynes    Lead Singer
Keon Mitchell    Young Walter
Rachel Kylian    Young Grace
A. Sabrena Farmer    Older Grace

Cameos

Steven A. Smith    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David E. Talbert    Director
David E. Talbert    Screenwriter
Will Packer    Producer
David E. Talbert    Executive Producer
Lyn Sisson-Talbert    Executive Producer
Jeff Morrone    Executive Producer
Gabrielle Union    Executive Producer
Preston Holmes    Executive Producer
James Lopez    Executive Producer
Wynn Thomas    Production Designer
Troy Takaki    Editor
John Paesano    Composer
Larry Blanford    Director of Photography
Sekinah Brown    Costume Designer
Julia Michels    Music Supervisor
Kim Taylor-Coleman    Casting Director
Katie Willard Troebs    Unit Production Manager
Preston Holmes    Unit Production Manager
Van Hayden    First Assistant Director
Tracey Poirier    Second Assistant Director
Gentry Akens    Art Director
Danny Brown    Set Designer
Marthe Pineau    Set Decorator
Todd Weaver    Sound Mixer
David Trifunovich    Special Effects Coordinator
Shilla Benning    Costume Supervisor
Yolanda Sheridan    Make up
Ebony Parson    Make up
Andrea Jackson    Hairstylist
Ka’Maura Eley    Hairstylist
Shayla Cowan    Associate Producer
D.J. Barton    Script Supervisor
Andrew Ullman    Location Manager
Derek Vanderhorst    Re-recording Mixer
Wayne Lemmer    Re-recording Mixer
Andy Koyama    Re-recording Mixer
Jered Zalman    First Assistant Editor
Derek Vanderhorst    Supervising Sound Editor
Wayne Lemmer    Supervising Sound Editor
Kira Roessler    Dialogue Editor
Jacob Houchen    Sound Editor
Angie Rubin    Music Editor
Alan Meyerson    Music Scoring Mixer
Scott M. Davids    Visual Effects Supervisor
Guss Gerard Williams    Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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February 7th, 2017

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January 23rd, 2017

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Weekend Wrap-Up: Fantastic Beast Can’t Lift Box Office

November 22nd, 2016

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

As expected, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them dominated the box office earning nearly as much as the rest of the films combined. However, it was unexpectedly weak earning just $74.40 million. In fact, every film we talked about on Thursday’s predictions underperformed and the overall box office was down to $158 million. Granted, “down” in this case is only off by 0.1%, but considering we were expecting significant growth, even a little drop is distressing. Worse still, the box office is off by 8.9% from this weekend last year. Again, we were expecting growth in the year-over-year comparison, so a drop this big really hurts. Year-to-date, 2016 has pulled in $9.49 billion, which is 5.9% or $540 million better than last year’s pace. That said, I wouldn’t panic, as Moana should help the box office bounce back this weekend. More...

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November 15th, 2016

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Weekend Estimates: Healthy Arrivals Help Veterans Day Box Office

November 13th, 2016

Doctor Strange

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November 12th, 2016

Arrival

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Thursday Night Previews: Arrival Won’t Get Shut Out

November 11th, 2016

Arrival

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November 10th, 2016

Arrival

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Contest: Arrive on Time

November 4th, 2016

Arrival

There are three widish releases next week, but none of them are opening at a saturation level theater count. In fact, none of them are coming close. Arrival will very likely be the biggest of the three new releases, but it will fall behind Doctor Strange’s sophomore stint. Its estimated theater count is so small it might even open below Trolls. Almost Christmas is looking to become a solid midlevel hit, while Shut In is just praying for a spot in the top five. Because Arrival is expected to do the best, it is the target film in this week’s Box Office Prediction contest. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for Arrival.

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November 1st, 2016

Doctor Strange

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Almost Christmas Trailer

September 8th, 2016

Family comedy with an ensemble cast led by Danny Glover opens November 11 ... Full Movie Details. More...


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Synopsis

The festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$15,134,235 (36.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$17,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,376 opening theaters/2,379 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $52,420,650

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,205 $42,065,185
All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,201-13,300) 13,215 $428,321
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,422 $42,493,506

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 11th, 2016 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: November 25th, 2016 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: January 24th, 2017 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for suggestive material, drug content and language.
(Rating bulletin 2421 (Cert #50398), 4/20/2016)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Nobody’s Fool
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Christmas, Christmas in November, Family Reunion, African Americans, Dysfunctional Family, Ensemble, Generational Conflict, Widow/Widower, Romance, Divorcée Romance, Comedy Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures, Will Packer Productions, Perfect World Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) 236 $5,694,620 Nov 25, 2016 17
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 314 $7,371,035 Nov 25, 2016 17
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) 231 $7,527,015 Nov 25, 2016 17
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 271 $7,897,752 Nov 25, 2016 17
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 60 $15,134,235 Nov 11, 2016 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 85 $19,589,556 Nov 11, 2016 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day) 31 $15,134,235 Nov 11, 2016 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 44 $19,589,556 Nov 11, 2016 3

Lead Ensemble Members

Kimberly Elise    Cheryl
Omar Epps    Malachi
Danny Glover    Walter
John Michael Higgins    Brooks
Romany Malco    Christian
Mo’Nique    Aunt May
Nicole Ari Parker    Sonya
J.B. Smoove    Lonnie
Gabrielle Union    Rachel
Jessie Usher    Evan
D.C. Young Fly    Eric
Nadej Bailey    Niya
Alkoya Brunson    Cameron
Marley Taylor    Dee

Supporting Cast

Keri Hilson    Jasmine
Gladys Knight    Shelter Director Dorothy
Chloe Spencer    Shelter Assistant
Gregory Alan Williams    Pastor Browning
Tara Batesole    Rental Car Clerk
Jeff Rose    Brian
Ric Reitz    Coach Packer
Ravi Naidu    Dr. Patel
Tara Jones    Newswoman
Monica Brown    Waitress
Johnny Land    AAA Guy
Teresa Sykes    Church Lady
Karl Bynes    Lead Singer
Keon Mitchell    Young Walter
Rachel Kylian    Young Grace
A. Sabrena Farmer    Older Grace

Cameos

Steven A. Smith    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David E. Talbert    Director
David E. Talbert    Screenwriter
Will Packer    Producer
David E. Talbert    Executive Producer
Lyn Sisson-Talbert    Executive Producer
Jeff Morrone    Executive Producer
Gabrielle Union    Executive Producer
Preston Holmes    Executive Producer
James Lopez    Executive Producer
Wynn Thomas    Production Designer
Troy Takaki    Editor
John Paesano    Composer
Larry Blanford    Director of Photography
Sekinah Brown    Costume Designer
Julia Michels    Music Supervisor
Kim Taylor-Coleman    Casting Director
Katie Willard Troebs    Unit Production Manager
Preston Holmes    Unit Production Manager
Van Hayden    First Assistant Director
Tracey Poirier    Second Assistant Director
Gentry Akens    Art Director
Danny Brown    Set Designer
Marthe Pineau    Set Decorator
Todd Weaver    Sound Mixer
David Trifunovich    Special Effects Coordinator
Shilla Benning    Costume Supervisor
Yolanda Sheridan    Make up
Ebony Parson    Make up
Andrea Jackson    Hairstylist
Ka’Maura Eley    Hairstylist
Shayla Cowan    Associate Producer
D.J. Barton    Script Supervisor
Andrew Ullman    Location Manager
Derek Vanderhorst    Re-recording Mixer
Wayne Lemmer    Re-recording Mixer
Andy Koyama    Re-recording Mixer
Jered Zalman    First Assistant Editor
Derek Vanderhorst    Supervising Sound Editor
Wayne Lemmer    Supervising Sound Editor
Kira Roessler    Dialogue Editor
Jacob Houchen    Sound Editor
Angie Rubin    Music Editor
Alan Meyerson    Music Scoring Mixer
Scott M. Davids    Visual Effects Supervisor
Guss Gerard Williams    Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Home Market Releases for February 07th, 2017

February 7th, 2017

Loving

The winter releases are starting to come out on the home market. Trolls is the biggest such release, but it isn’t the best. It isn’t bad either, but it’s for kids and not adult fans of animation. As for the best, there are a quartet of contenders for Pick of the Week; Loving, The Eagle Huntress, Little Sister, and Two Lovers and a Bear. All four are must haves, while Loving’s Blu-ray Combo Pack is the Pick of the Week. Meanwhile, Two Lovers and a Bear’s DVD is the Puck of the Week for Best Canadian Release. More...

Home Market Releases for January 24th, 2017

January 23rd, 2017

The Handmaiden

It’s not a particularly good week for top-notch releases. There are only three contenders for Pick of the Week, one of which doesn’t come out till next week. I was able to review Pinocchio a week early. The others are a classic from the 1970s, The Man Who Fell To Earth on Blu-ray Combo Pack, and an import from South Korea, The Handmaiden on DVD. Even though The Handmaiden is only coming out on DVD, it is still the best and is this week’s Pick of the Week. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Fantastic Beast Can’t Lift Box Office

November 22nd, 2016

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

As expected, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them dominated the box office earning nearly as much as the rest of the films combined. However, it was unexpectedly weak earning just $74.40 million. In fact, every film we talked about on Thursday’s predictions underperformed and the overall box office was down to $158 million. Granted, “down” in this case is only off by 0.1%, but considering we were expecting significant growth, even a little drop is distressing. Worse still, the box office is off by 8.9% from this weekend last year. Again, we were expecting growth in the year-over-year comparison, so a drop this big really hurts. Year-to-date, 2016 has pulled in $9.49 billion, which is 5.9% or $540 million better than last year’s pace. That said, I wouldn’t panic, as Moana should help the box office bounce back this weekend. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: The Holiday Box Office Season has Arrived

November 15th, 2016

Arrival

The weekend box office was better than anticipated, thanks mostly to Remembrance Day. Doctor Strange fell less than 50%, which is stunning for a big blockbuster like this. Trolls held on even better and Arrival had a surprisingly strong opening weekend. Granted, the overall box office still dropped by 18% to $158 million, but some drop-off is unavoidable the weekend after a blockbuster release. This was 46% higher than the same weekend last year and that is a lot more important. Year-to-date, 2016 has earned $9.49 billion, putting it 5.7% or $510 million ahead of last year’s pace. More...

Weekend Estimates: Healthy Arrivals Help Veterans Day Box Office

November 13th, 2016

Doctor Strange

While Doctor Strange and Trolls aren’t really being threatened at the top of the chart this weekend, a few healthy new releases are giving Veterans Day weekend a timely boost at the box office. Arrival is the stand-out performer in wide release, with $24 million from 2,317 theaters and an average over $10,000. The sci-fi drama is a critical darling, but is having a harder time with general audiences who might be expecting something with a few more explosions and laser battles, and its CinemaScore is a B. Its potential long-term performance is a therefore a little hard to gauge at this point, but it would be very surprising for it not to pick up a few more theaters, and it might be decent counter-programming to the explosions and laser battles promised by several other films coming up in the next few weeks. More...

Friday Estimates: Doctor Heals the Box Office with $14.92 million

November 12th, 2016

Arrival

Doctor Strange held on better than expected to earn $14.92 million on Friday. This was down just 54% compared to its opening Friday. This is partially due to its reviews, but also due to Veterans Day landing on a Friday. It won’t bounce back as much as other sophomore films do in this case, but even if it has the exact same internal multiplier as it did last weekend, it will pull in $39 million this weekend and match our prediction. It will likely top $40 million, maybe even hitting $42 million, if it is lucky. More...

Thursday Night Previews: Arrival Won’t Get Shut Out

November 11th, 2016

Arrival

Arrival earned an impressive $1.45 million during its previews last night. This is a little more than the $1.4 million Gravity earned this time in 2013. Granted, midnight shows were not as ubiquitous as they are now, but I still think this is a positive sign. Its reviews should help its legs and while our prediction was a little more bullish than most, I’m a little more confident now. More...

Weekend Predictions: Will Any New Release Arrive on Top?

November 10th, 2016

Arrival

There are a trio of new releases coming out this week, but none of them are expected to challenge for top spot. Arrival is earning stellar reviews, but it is also being released by Paramount and they’ve had a terrible year. Almost Christmas is a Christmas movie aimed at African-Americans. It should do well enough to become a financial success, but it won’t be a major player at the box office. Then there’s Shut In, which is barely opening wide and will very likely miss the top five. It might miss the Mendoza Line. This will leave Doctor Strange with an easy first place, while Trolls should remain in second. This weekend last year, the new releases were pitiful. The best earned less than $10 million. If 2016 doesn’t win in the year-over-year comparison, then we are in serious trouble. More...

Contest: Arrive on Time

November 4th, 2016

Arrival

There are three widish releases next week, but none of them are opening at a saturation level theater count. In fact, none of them are coming close. Arrival will very likely be the biggest of the three new releases, but it will fall behind Doctor Strange’s sophomore stint. Its estimated theater count is so small it might even open below Trolls. Almost Christmas is looking to become a solid midlevel hit, while Shut In is just praying for a spot in the top five. Because Arrival is expected to do the best, it is the target film in this week’s Box Office Prediction contest. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for Arrival.

Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a Frankenprize consisting of a previously reviewed full-season TV on DVD release, two previously reviewed movies, or three single-disc kids DVDs. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will also win a Frankenprize consisting of a previously reviewed full-season TV on DVD release, two previously reviewed movies, or three single-disc kids DVDs. Finally, we will be choosing an entrant from the group of people who haven't won, or haven't won recently, and they will win the final Frankenprize, as described above.

Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

2016 Preview: November

November 1st, 2016

Doctor Strange

October turned out to be a mixed month. On the one hand, not one movie earned $100 million, or even came close. However, it was also a more steady month than last October and the last two weeks really helped 2016 in the year-over-year comparisons. In November, we have five films with at least a shot at $100 million, three of which should have no trouble getting to at least $200 million. A little while ago, I thought Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them would be the biggest hit of the month, but the buzz took a hit recently. More on that below. Meanwhile, Doctor Strange’s reviews are currently 90% positive and that should help it out at the box office. The third very likely $200 million hit is Moana. There is certainly precedent for an animated movie to be a monster hit at this time of year, but there is also a lot of competition. Last November was similar in strength, with five films that earned more than $100 million and two films that earned more than $200 million. None earned more than $300 million, so that’s the goal for this November. If we can get one $300 million and / or three $200 million movies over the month, then it will be seen as a victory. More...

Almost Christmas Trailer

September 8th, 2016

Family comedy with an ensemble cast led by Danny Glover opens November 11 ... Full Movie Details. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 11, 2016 4 $15,134,235   2,376 $6,370   $15,134,235 1
Nov 18, 2016 5 $7,256,950 -52% 2,379 $3,050   $25,637,690 2
Nov 25, 2016 8 $5,694,620 -22% 1,769 $3,219   $34,693,880 3
Dec 2, 2016 10 $2,532,050 -56% 1,556 $1,627   $38,179,200 4
Dec 9, 2016 12 $1,377,095 -46% 1,258 $1,095   $40,213,580 5
Dec 16, 2016 14 $608,555 -56% 720 $845   $41,208,485 6
Dec 23, 2016 23 $220,435 -64% 242 $911   $41,715,860 7
Dec 30, 2016 27 $112,825 -49% 169 $668   $42,002,805 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 10, 2016 P $507,000     0     $507,000  
Nov 11, 2016 4 $5,902,680     2,376 $2,484   $5,902,680 1
Nov 12, 2016 4 $6,050,220 +2%   2,376 $2,546   $11,952,900 2
Nov 13, 2016 4 $3,181,335 -47%   2,376 $1,339   $15,134,235 3
Nov 14, 2016 5 $836,690 -74%   2,376 $352   $15,970,925 4
Nov 15, 2016 5 $1,121,010 +34%   2,376 $472   $17,091,935 5
Nov 16, 2016 5 $658,280 -41%   2,376 $277   $17,750,215 6
Nov 17, 2016 5 $630,525 -4%   2,376 $265   $18,380,740 7
Nov 18, 2016 5 $1,987,590 +215% -66% 2,379 $835   $20,368,330 8
Nov 19, 2016 5 $3,367,410 +69% -44% 2,379 $1,415   $23,735,740 9
Nov 20, 2016 5 $1,901,950 -44% -40% 2,379 $799   $25,637,690 10
Nov 21, 2016 6 $683,210 -64% -18% 2,379 $287   $26,320,900 11
Nov 22, 2016 6 $845,965 +24% -25% 2,379 $356   $27,166,865 12
Nov 23, 2016 9 $777,510 -8% +18% 1,868 $416   $27,944,375 13
Nov 24, 2016 9 $1,054,885 +36% +67% 1,868 $565   $28,999,260 14
Nov 25, 2016 8 $2,307,365 +119% +16% 1,769 $1,304   $31,306,625 15
Nov 26, 2016 8 $2,366,330 +3% -30% 1,769 $1,338   $33,672,955 16
Nov 27, 2016 9 $1,020,925 -57% -46% 1,769 $577   $34,693,880 17
Nov 28, 2016 9 $246,550 -76% -64% 1,769 $139   $34,940,430 18
Nov 29, 2016 9 $320,090 +30% -62% 1,769 $181   $35,260,520 19
Nov 30, 2016 9 $195,320 -39% -75% 1,868 $105   $35,455,840 20
Dec 1, 2016 9 $191,310 -2% -82% 1,868 $102   $35,647,150 21
Dec 2, 2016 10 $691,050 +261% -70% 1,556 $444   $36,338,200 22
Dec 3, 2016 9 $1,244,385 +80% -47% 1,556 $800   $37,582,585 23
Dec 4, 2016 10 $596,615 -52% -42% 1,556 $383   $38,179,200 24
Dec 5, 2016 11 $154,660 -74% -37% 1,556 $99   $38,333,860 25
Dec 6, 2016 10 $224,815 +45% -30% 1,556 $144   $38,558,675 26
Dec 7, 2016 10 $151,605 -33% -22% 1,556 $97   $38,710,280 27
Dec 8, 2016 10 $126,205 -17% -34% 1,556 $81   $38,836,485 28
Dec 9, 2016 12 $375,920 +198% -46% 1,258 $299   $39,212,405 29
Dec 10, 2016 12 $689,390 +83% -45% 1,258 $548   $39,901,795 30
Dec 11, 2016 13 $311,785 -55% -48% 1,258 $248   $40,213,580 31
Dec 12, 2016 14 $93,685 -70% -39% 1,258 $74   $40,307,265 32
Dec 13, 2016 13 $125,065 +33% -44% 1,258 $99   $40,432,330 33
Dec 14, 2016 15 $88,875 -29% -41% 1,258 $71   $40,521,205 34
Dec 15, 2016 13 $78,725 -11% -38% 1,258 $63   $40,599,930 35
Dec 16, 2016 15 $160,850 +104% -57% 720 $223   $40,760,780 36
Dec 17, 2016 14 $276,645 +72% -60% 720 $384   $41,037,425 37
Dec 18, 2016 15 $171,060 -38% -45% 720 $238   $41,208,485 38
Dec 19, 2016 14 $93,745 -45% n/c 720 $130   $41,302,230 39
Dec 20, 2016 14 $87,490 -7% -30% 720 $122   $41,389,720 40
Dec 21, 2016 - $50,845 -42% -43% 720 $71   $41,440,565 41
Dec 22, 2016 - $54,860 +8% -30% 720 $76   $41,495,425 42
Dec 23, 2016 - $82,910 +51% -48% 242 $343   $41,578,335 43
Dec 24, 2016 - $53,835 -35% -81% 242 $222   $41,632,170 44
Dec 25, 2016 - $83,690 +55% -51% 242 $346   $41,715,860 45
Dec 26, 2016 - $66,605 -20% -29% 242 $275   $41,782,465 46
Dec 27, 2016 - $41,615 -38% -52% 242 $172   $41,824,080 47
Dec 28, 2016 - $34,405 -17% -32% 242 $142   $41,858,485 48
Dec 29, 2016 - $31,495 -8% -43% 242 $130   $41,889,980 49
Dec 30, 2016 - $45,635 +45% -45% 169 $270   $41,935,615 50
Dec 31, 2016 - $29,310 -36% -46% 169 $173   $41,964,925 51
Jan 1, 2017 - $37,880 +29% -55% 169 $224   $42,002,805 52
Jan 2, 2017 - $28,425 -25% -57% 169 $168   $42,031,230 53
Jan 3, 2017 - $14,790 -48% -64% 169 $88   $42,046,020 54
Jan 4, 2017 - $10,835 -27% -69% 169 $64   $42,056,855 55
Jan 5, 2017 - $8,330 -23% -74% 169 $49   $42,065,185 56

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 11, 2016 4 $18,380,740   2,376 $7,736   $18,380,740 1
Nov 18, 2016 6 $10,618,520 -42% 1,868 $5,684   $28,999,260 2
Nov 25, 2016 9 $6,647,890 -37% 1,868 $3,559   $35,647,150 3
Dec 2, 2016 9 $3,189,335 -52% 1,556 $2,050   $38,836,485 4
Dec 9, 2016 12 $1,763,445 -45% 1,258 $1,402   $40,599,930 5
Dec 16, 2016 18 $895,495 -49% 720 $1,244   $41,495,425 6
Dec 23, 2016 23 $394,555 -56% 242 $1,630   $41,889,980 7
Dec 30, 2016 29 $175,205 -56% 169 $1,037   $42,065,185 8

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
United Kingdom 11/25/2016 $76,011 121 121 121 $145,516 10/2/2018
 
Rest of World $282,805
 
International Total$428,321 10/2/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Feb 12, 2017430,880 30,880$554,605$554,6053
Feb 19, 20171519,820-36% 50,700$355,967$910,5724

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Feb 12, 2017715,436 15,436$316,594$316,5943

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