Carnage (2011)

Carnage poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,546,747Details
International Box Office $35,565,407Details
Worldwide Box Office $38,112,154
Further financial details...

Synopsis

An ensemble comedy, centered on parental differences. After two boys duke it out on a playground, the parents of the “victim” invite the parents of the “bully” over to work out their issues. A polite discussion of childrearing soon escalates into verbal warfare, with all four parents revealing their true colors. None of them will escape the carnage.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$79,795 (3.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.58 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:6.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/494 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,450,764

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 16th, 2011 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics
International Releases: December 30th, 2011 (Wide), released as O Deus da Carnificina (Portugal)
February 18th, 2012 (Wide) (Japan)
March 1st, 2012 (Wide) (Serbia and Montenegro)
March 8th, 2012 (Wide) (Argentina)
March 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (South Africa)
... Show all releases
Video Release: March 20th, 2012 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language.
(Rating bulletin 2191, 9/28/2011)
Running Time: 79 minutes
Comparisons: vs. En kongelig affære
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Keywords: Lawyers, Dysfunctional Family, One Set, One Location, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Black Comedy
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Said Ben Said, SBS Productions, Constantin Film, SPI Film Studio, Versatil Cinema, Zanagar Films, France 2 Cinema, Canal Plus, Cinecinema, France Television, Centropolis Entertainment, Polish Film Institute, ARD/Degeto, Filmfermsehfonds Bayem, Wild Bunch
Production Countries: France, Germany, Poland, Spain
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2011 Theater Average 79 $15,959 Dec 16, 2011 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 16, 2011 33 $79,795   5 $15,959   $79,795 1
Dec 23, 2011 37 $58,216 -27% 7 $8,317   $175,871 2
Dec 30, 2011 36 $93,161 +60% 12 $7,763   $348,605 3
Jan 6, 2012 34 $109,338 +17% 15 $7,289   $530,525 4
Jan 13, 2012 20 $710,434 +550% 494 $1,438   $1,296,899 5
Jan 20, 2012 27 $283,565 -60% 248 $1,143   $1,945,574 6
Jan 27, 2012 37 $122,582 -57% 70 $1,751   $2,187,121 7
Feb 3, 2012 41 $64,605 -47% 40 $1,615   $2,303,190 8
Feb 10, 2012 51 $40,910 -37% 36 $1,136   $2,371,225 9
Feb 17, 2012 57 $33,441 -18% 35 $955   $2,420,300 10
Feb 24, 2012 69 $18,560 -44% 22 $844   $2,464,076 11
Mar 2, 2012 63 $19,106 +3% 19 $1,006   $2,491,960 12
Mar 9, 2012 71 $16,858 -12% 19 $887   $2,516,277 13
Mar 16, 2012 79 $5,712 -66% 13 $439   $2,525,380 14
Mar 23, 2012 87 $3,168 -45% 9 $352   $2,531,777 15
Mar 30, 2012 85 $3,139 -1% 12 $262   $2,540,641 16
Apr 13, 2012 95 $1,686   6 $281   $2,544,112 18
Apr 20, 2012 100 $938 -44% 5 $188   $2,545,797 19
Apr 27, 2012 113 $220 -77% 2 $110   $2,546,747 20

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 16, 2011 36 $117,655   5 $23,531   $117,655 1
Dec 23, 2011 39 $137,789 +17% 7 $19,684   $255,444 2
Dec 30, 2011 38 $165,743 +20% 12 $13,812   $421,187 3
Jan 6, 2012 32 $165,278 n/c 15 $11,019   $586,465 4
Jan 13, 2012 20 $1,075,544 +551% 494 $2,177   $1,662,009 5
Jan 20, 2012 27 $402,530 -63% 248 $1,623   $2,064,539 6
Jan 27, 2012 35 $174,046 -57% 70 $2,486   $2,238,585 7
Feb 3, 2012 41 $91,730 -47% 40 $2,293   $2,330,315 8
Feb 10, 2012 52 $56,544 -38% 36 $1,571   $2,386,859 9
Feb 17, 2012 57 $58,657 +4% 35 $1,676   $2,445,516 10
Feb 24, 2012 69 $27,338 -53% 22 $1,243   $2,472,854 11
Mar 2, 2012 61 $26,565 -3% 19 $1,398   $2,499,419 12
Mar 9, 2012 71 $20,249 -24% 19 $1,066   $2,519,668 13
Mar 16, 2012 79 $8,941 -56% 13 $688   $2,528,609 14
Mar 23, 2012 79 $8,893 -1% 9 $988   $2,537,502 15
Apr 13, 2012 95 $2,433   6 $406   $2,544,859 18
Apr 20, 2012 100 $1,668 -31% 5 $334   $2,546,527 19

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 3/8/2012 $0 0 2 6 $241,454 12/29/2018
Brazil 6/7/2012 $114,546 34 34 164 $513,197 12/11/2015
Chile 9/27/2012 $28,625 14 14 26 $75,375 12/29/2018
Japan 2/18/2012 $0 0 26 40 $643,972 12/11/2015
Mexico 4/20/2012 $0 0 36 150 $297,842 12/10/2015
New Zealand 4/12/2012 $0 0 5 15 $50,385 12/10/2015
Peru 10/25/2012 $28,856 14 14 23 $48,776 12/29/2018
Portugal 12/30/2011 $0 0 1 1 $162,854 1/17/2019
Russia (CIS) 3/28/2024 $0000$0
Serbia and Montenegro 3/1/2012 $0 0 7 7 $20,196 12/29/2018
South Africa 3/23/2012 $0 0 1 5 $31,247 12/10/2015
Taiwan 5/25/2012 $19,503 14 14 20 $39,936 12/10/2015
Uruguay 4/27/2012 $10,238 4 4 18 $37,370 12/29/2018
 
Rest of World $33,402,803
 
International Total$35,565,407 1/17/2019

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Jodie Foster    Penelope Longstreet
Kate Winslet    Nancy Cowan
Christoph Waltz    Alan Cowan
John C. Reilly    Michael Longstreet

Supporting Cast

Elvis Polanski    Zachary
Eliot Berger    Ethan

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

Production and Technical Credits

Roman Polanski    Director
Roman Polanski    Screenwriter
Yasmina Reza    Screenwriter
Yasmina Reza    Based on the play "God of Carnage"
Said Ben Said    Producer
Martin Moszkowicz    Co-Producer
Oliver Berben    Co-Producer
Piotr Reisch    Co-Producer
Jaume Roures    Co-Producer
Milena Canonero    Costume Designer
Dean Tavoularis    Production Designer
Alexandre Desplat    Composer
Fiona Weir    Casting
Pawel Edelman    Cinematographer
Herve de Luze    Editor
Ralph Remstedt    First Assistant Director
Frederic Blum    Line Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for March 20th, 2012

March 20th, 2012

It's another week were there are a lot of Awards Season players hitting the home market and a lot of screeners that are late. There are a trio of films that are high on the list of contenders for Pick of the Week. These include two serious drama / thrillers: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on Blu-ray Combo Pack and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on Blu-ray. However, in the end, I went with the extreme other end of the serious scale with The Muppets's Wocka Wocka Value Pack More...

Per Theater Chart: Truth Above Beauty

January 31st, 2012

There was only one film to reach the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart this past weekend. An Inconsistant Truth opened with $20,733 in its lone theater, but with still no reviews, its long term chances are still unknown. The phrase, "preaching to the choir" does spring to mind. More...

Per Theater Chart: We Need to Talk About Holdovers

January 18th, 2012

It was a busy week on the per theater chart with five films in the $10,000 club; however, all but one of those films were holdovers. Leading the way was We Need to Talk About Kevin, which returned to theaters after its week-long Oscar qualification run. It earned an average of $21,123 in two theaters. Pina doubled its theater count, but remained strong in second place with an average of $20,740 in six theaters. Even if it doesn't expand significantly, it will reach some major milestones. Despite mixed reviews, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is earning very strong legs. This past weekend it dipped just 8% while earning an average of $15,172 in six theaters. It expands wide on Friday and it should do quite well. The only new release of the week to reach the $10,000 club was Sophomore, which opened with an estimated $13,000 in its lone theater. Finally, we get to A Separation, which earned an average of $11,977 in six theaters. Hopefully it will expand to take advantage of is success thus far. More...

Per Theater Chart: Nothing is Impossible

December 20th, 2011

It was a busy week on the per theater chart with several films in the $10,000 club. These were led by Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol with $30,083, but given its unusual opening, it's hard to judge this start. (More on its IMAX run later today.) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy expanded from four to sixteen theaters, but remained potent with an average of $28,549. Some measure of mainstream success is guaranteed, even if it is failing to live up to expectations during Awards Season. On the other hand, The Artist is starting to clean up during Awards Season and this is helping its per theater average remain strong at $16,904. It should have no trouble expanding some more, even if the nature of the film will prevent it from becoming a hit in Megaplexes. Carnage debuted with an average of $15,959 in five theaters, which is disappointing given its pedigree. The overall box office leader, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, was the final film in the $10,000 club earning an average of $10,704. More...

Weekend Estimates: Sherlock and Alvin Can't Save Christmas

December 18th, 2011

While openings of about $40 million for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and $23.5 million for Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip Wrecked are good in comparison to recent openings, both films will fall well below the openings of their predecessors. 2009's Sherlock Holmes posted an opening of $62.3 million and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel posted $48.9 million. So the two movies combined are off almost $50 million from their openings two year ago at a time when the industry badly needs a shot in the arm. More...

Limited Releases: Will Any Film Survive the Carnage?

December 16th, 2011

The list of limited releases this week is much shorter and quite a bit weaker than the last few weeks. Carnage is the only film with a real shot at earning some measure of mainstream success, but its reviews are a little weak for a limited release. There are a couple documentaries that are earning better reviews, Addiction Incorporated and Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, both of which deserve to find success. However, documentaries rarely manage to hit any major milestones in limited release. More...

Awards Season: Globes Reward Artistic Intent

December 16th, 2011

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominations and the Awards Season picture started to look a whole lot clearer. The Artist led the way with six nominations, while The Descendents and The Help were right behind with five apiece. More...


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Synopsis

An ensemble comedy, centered on parental differences. After two boys duke it out on a playground, the parents of the “victim” invite the parents of the “bully” over to work out their issues. A polite discussion of childrearing soon escalates into verbal warfare, with all four parents revealing their true colors. None of them will escape the carnage.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$79,795 (3.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.58 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:6.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/494 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,450,764

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 16th, 2011 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics
International Releases: December 30th, 2011 (Wide), released as O Deus da Carnificina (Portugal)
February 18th, 2012 (Wide) (Japan)
March 1st, 2012 (Wide) (Serbia and Montenegro)
March 8th, 2012 (Wide) (Argentina)
March 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (South Africa)
... Show all releases
Video Release: March 20th, 2012 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language.
(Rating bulletin 2191, 9/28/2011)
Running Time: 79 minutes
Comparisons: vs. En kongelig affære
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Lawyers, Dysfunctional Family, One Set, One Location, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Black Comedy
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Said Ben Said, SBS Productions, Constantin Film, SPI Film Studio, Versatil Cinema, Zanagar Films, France 2 Cinema, Canal Plus, Cinecinema, France Television, Centropolis Entertainment, Polish Film Institute, ARD/Degeto, Filmfermsehfonds Bayem, Wild Bunch
Production Countries: France, Germany, Poland, Spain
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2011 Theater Average 79 $15,959 Dec 16, 2011 3

Leading Cast

Jodie Foster    Penelope Longstreet
Kate Winslet    Nancy Cowan
Christoph Waltz    Alan Cowan
John C. Reilly    Michael Longstreet

Supporting Cast

Elvis Polanski    Zachary
Eliot Berger    Ethan

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

Production and Technical Credits

Roman Polanski    Director
Roman Polanski    Screenwriter
Yasmina Reza    Screenwriter
Yasmina Reza    Based on the play "God of Carnage"
Said Ben Said    Producer
Martin Moszkowicz    Co-Producer
Oliver Berben    Co-Producer
Piotr Reisch    Co-Producer
Jaume Roures    Co-Producer
Milena Canonero    Costume Designer
Dean Tavoularis    Production Designer
Alexandre Desplat    Composer
Fiona Weir    Casting
Pawel Edelman    Cinematographer
Herve de Luze    Editor
Ralph Remstedt    First Assistant Director
Frederic Blum    Line Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for March 20th, 2012

March 20th, 2012

It's another week were there are a lot of Awards Season players hitting the home market and a lot of screeners that are late. There are a trio of films that are high on the list of contenders for Pick of the Week. These include two serious drama / thrillers: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on Blu-ray Combo Pack and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on Blu-ray. However, in the end, I went with the extreme other end of the serious scale with The Muppets's Wocka Wocka Value Pack More...

Per Theater Chart: Truth Above Beauty

January 31st, 2012

There was only one film to reach the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart this past weekend. An Inconsistant Truth opened with $20,733 in its lone theater, but with still no reviews, its long term chances are still unknown. The phrase, "preaching to the choir" does spring to mind. More...

Per Theater Chart: We Need to Talk About Holdovers

January 18th, 2012

It was a busy week on the per theater chart with five films in the $10,000 club; however, all but one of those films were holdovers. Leading the way was We Need to Talk About Kevin, which returned to theaters after its week-long Oscar qualification run. It earned an average of $21,123 in two theaters. Pina doubled its theater count, but remained strong in second place with an average of $20,740 in six theaters. Even if it doesn't expand significantly, it will reach some major milestones. Despite mixed reviews, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is earning very strong legs. This past weekend it dipped just 8% while earning an average of $15,172 in six theaters. It expands wide on Friday and it should do quite well. The only new release of the week to reach the $10,000 club was Sophomore, which opened with an estimated $13,000 in its lone theater. Finally, we get to A Separation, which earned an average of $11,977 in six theaters. Hopefully it will expand to take advantage of is success thus far. More...

Per Theater Chart: Nothing is Impossible

December 20th, 2011

It was a busy week on the per theater chart with several films in the $10,000 club. These were led by Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol with $30,083, but given its unusual opening, it's hard to judge this start. (More on its IMAX run later today.) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy expanded from four to sixteen theaters, but remained potent with an average of $28,549. Some measure of mainstream success is guaranteed, even if it is failing to live up to expectations during Awards Season. On the other hand, The Artist is starting to clean up during Awards Season and this is helping its per theater average remain strong at $16,904. It should have no trouble expanding some more, even if the nature of the film will prevent it from becoming a hit in Megaplexes. Carnage debuted with an average of $15,959 in five theaters, which is disappointing given its pedigree. The overall box office leader, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, was the final film in the $10,000 club earning an average of $10,704. More...

Weekend Estimates: Sherlock and Alvin Can't Save Christmas

December 18th, 2011

While openings of about $40 million for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and $23.5 million for Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip Wrecked are good in comparison to recent openings, both films will fall well below the openings of their predecessors. 2009's Sherlock Holmes posted an opening of $62.3 million and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel posted $48.9 million. So the two movies combined are off almost $50 million from their openings two year ago at a time when the industry badly needs a shot in the arm. More...

Limited Releases: Will Any Film Survive the Carnage?

December 16th, 2011

The list of limited releases this week is much shorter and quite a bit weaker than the last few weeks. Carnage is the only film with a real shot at earning some measure of mainstream success, but its reviews are a little weak for a limited release. There are a couple documentaries that are earning better reviews, Addiction Incorporated and Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, both of which deserve to find success. However, documentaries rarely manage to hit any major milestones in limited release. More...

Awards Season: Globes Reward Artistic Intent

December 16th, 2011

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominations and the Awards Season picture started to look a whole lot clearer. The Artist led the way with six nominations, while The Descendents and The Help were right behind with five apiece. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 16, 2011 33 $79,795   5 $15,959   $79,795 1
Dec 23, 2011 37 $58,216 -27% 7 $8,317   $175,871 2
Dec 30, 2011 36 $93,161 +60% 12 $7,763   $348,605 3
Jan 6, 2012 34 $109,338 +17% 15 $7,289   $530,525 4
Jan 13, 2012 20 $710,434 +550% 494 $1,438   $1,296,899 5
Jan 20, 2012 27 $283,565 -60% 248 $1,143   $1,945,574 6
Jan 27, 2012 37 $122,582 -57% 70 $1,751   $2,187,121 7
Feb 3, 2012 41 $64,605 -47% 40 $1,615   $2,303,190 8
Feb 10, 2012 51 $40,910 -37% 36 $1,136   $2,371,225 9
Feb 17, 2012 57 $33,441 -18% 35 $955   $2,420,300 10
Feb 24, 2012 69 $18,560 -44% 22 $844   $2,464,076 11
Mar 2, 2012 63 $19,106 +3% 19 $1,006   $2,491,960 12
Mar 9, 2012 71 $16,858 -12% 19 $887   $2,516,277 13
Mar 16, 2012 79 $5,712 -66% 13 $439   $2,525,380 14
Mar 23, 2012 87 $3,168 -45% 9 $352   $2,531,777 15
Mar 30, 2012 85 $3,139 -1% 12 $262   $2,540,641 16
Apr 13, 2012 95 $1,686   6 $281   $2,544,112 18
Apr 20, 2012 100 $938 -44% 5 $188   $2,545,797 19
Apr 27, 2012 113 $220 -77% 2 $110   $2,546,747 20

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 16, 2011 36 $117,655   5 $23,531   $117,655 1
Dec 23, 2011 39 $137,789 +17% 7 $19,684   $255,444 2
Dec 30, 2011 38 $165,743 +20% 12 $13,812   $421,187 3
Jan 6, 2012 32 $165,278 n/c 15 $11,019   $586,465 4
Jan 13, 2012 20 $1,075,544 +551% 494 $2,177   $1,662,009 5
Jan 20, 2012 27 $402,530 -63% 248 $1,623   $2,064,539 6
Jan 27, 2012 35 $174,046 -57% 70 $2,486   $2,238,585 7
Feb 3, 2012 41 $91,730 -47% 40 $2,293   $2,330,315 8
Feb 10, 2012 52 $56,544 -38% 36 $1,571   $2,386,859 9
Feb 17, 2012 57 $58,657 +4% 35 $1,676   $2,445,516 10
Feb 24, 2012 69 $27,338 -53% 22 $1,243   $2,472,854 11
Mar 2, 2012 61 $26,565 -3% 19 $1,398   $2,499,419 12
Mar 9, 2012 71 $20,249 -24% 19 $1,066   $2,519,668 13
Mar 16, 2012 79 $8,941 -56% 13 $688   $2,528,609 14
Mar 23, 2012 79 $8,893 -1% 9 $988   $2,537,502 15
Apr 13, 2012 95 $2,433   6 $406   $2,544,859 18
Apr 20, 2012 100 $1,668 -31% 5 $334   $2,546,527 19

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 3/8/2012 $0 0 2 6 $241,454 12/29/2018
Brazil 6/7/2012 $114,546 34 34 164 $513,197 12/11/2015
Chile 9/27/2012 $28,625 14 14 26 $75,375 12/29/2018
Japan 2/18/2012 $0 0 26 40 $643,972 12/11/2015
Mexico 4/20/2012 $0 0 36 150 $297,842 12/10/2015
New Zealand 4/12/2012 $0 0 5 15 $50,385 12/10/2015
Peru 10/25/2012 $28,856 14 14 23 $48,776 12/29/2018
Portugal 12/30/2011 $0 0 1 1 $162,854 1/17/2019
Russia (CIS) 3/28/2024 $0000$0
Serbia and Montenegro 3/1/2012 $0 0 7 7 $20,196 12/29/2018
South Africa 3/23/2012 $0 0 1 5 $31,247 12/10/2015
Taiwan 5/25/2012 $19,503 14 14 20 $39,936 12/10/2015
Uruguay 4/27/2012 $10,238 4 4 18 $37,370 12/29/2018
 
Rest of World $33,402,803
 
International Total$35,565,407 1/17/2019

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.