Man on a Ledge (2012)

Man on a Ledge poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $18,620,000Details
International Box Office $31,001,440Details
Worldwide Box Office $49,621,440
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $6,082,633 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $1,991,259 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $8,073,892
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Nick Cassidy makes a desperate and life-threatening move to prove his innocence after he is framed for the theft of a rare, prized diamond. Recently escaped from prison and with nowhere else to go, Nick climbs onto the ledge of a towering skyscraper, inviting the eyes of New York City to anxiously watch as one wrong step could mean plunging to his death. But as one police negotiator soon learns, Nick’s daredevil stunt, captivating the eyes of the public and media, masks a dangerous ploy to reveal the truth about his tarnished name. With the help of his brother and with time running out, Nick’s intricate plan must work perfectly, but when you’re on the 25th floor ledge of a building, going down takes on an entirely more hair-raising meaning.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,001,932 (43.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:37.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$42,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,998 opening theaters/2,998 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $25,216,522

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,987 $18,620,000
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,713 $31,001,440
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,099 $49,621,440

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


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 27th, 2012 (Wide) by Lionsgate
International Releases: February 3rd, 2012 (Wide) (Brazil)
March 16th, 2012 (Wide) (Uruguay)
March 22nd, 2012 (Wide) (Serbia and Montenegro)
April 5th, 2012 (Wide) (Hong Kong)
April 6th, 2012 (Wide) (Kenya)
... Show all releases
Video Release: May 29th, 2012 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence and brief strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2168, 4/20/2011)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Revenge, Heist, Suicide, Framed, News, Action Thriller, Set in New York City, Set in New York, NYPD, Police Detective, Wrongfully Convicted, False Identity, Corrupt Cops
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Summit Entertainment, di Bonaventura Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 310 $6,200,084 Feb 3, 2012 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 27, 2012 5 $8,001,932   2,998 $2,669   $8,001,932 1
Feb 3, 2012 9 $4,351,036 -46% 2,998 $1,451   $14,615,810 2
Feb 10, 2012 16 $1,301,222 -70% 1,423 $914   $17,471,432 3
Feb 17, 2012 28 $331,508 -75% 401 $827   $18,377,456 4
Feb 24, 2012 52 $54,636 -84% 76 $719   $18,600,911 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 27, 2012 5 $2,491,173     2,998 $831   $2,491,173 1
Jan 28, 2012 5 $3,550,157 +43%   2,998 $1,184   $6,041,330 2
Jan 29, 2012 5 $1,960,602 -45%   2,998 $654   $8,001,932 3
Jan 30, 2012 5 $535,074 -73%   2,998 $178   $8,537,006 4
Jan 31, 2012 5 $681,977 +27%   2,998 $227   $9,218,983 5
Feb 1, 2012 6 $514,539 -25%   2,998 $172   $9,733,522 6
Feb 2, 2012 6 $531,252 +3%   2,998 $177   $10,264,774 7
Feb 3, 2012 7 $1,501,597 +183% -40% 2,998 $501   $11,766,371 8
Feb 4, 2012 9 $2,227,974 +48% -37% 2,998 $743   $13,994,345 9
Feb 5, 2012 9 $621,465 -72% -68% 2,998 $207   $14,615,810 10
Feb 6, 2012 9 $356,295 -43% -33% 2,998 $119   $14,972,105 11
Feb 7, 2012 8 $496,013 +39% -27% 2,998 $165   $15,468,118 12
Feb 8, 2012 9 $350,905 -29% -32% 2,998 $117   $15,819,023 13
Feb 9, 2012 8 $351,187 n/c -34% 2,998 $117   $16,170,210 14
Feb 10, 2012 - $398,699 +14% -73% 1,423 $280   $16,568,909 15
Feb 11, 2012 - $591,800 +48% -73% 1,423 $416   $17,160,709 16
Feb 12, 2012 - $310,723 -47% -50% 1,423 $218   $17,471,432 17
Feb 13, 2012 - $100,107 -68% -72% 1,423 $70   $17,571,539 18
Feb 14, 2012 - $245,952 +146% -50% 1,423 $173   $17,817,491 19
Feb 15, 2012 - $108,435 -56% -69% 1,423 $76   $17,925,926 20
Feb 16, 2012 - $120,022 +11% -66% 1,423 $84   $18,045,948 21
Feb 17, 2012 - $90,968 -24% -77% 401 $227   $18,136,916 22
Feb 18, 2012 - $137,469 +51% -77% 401 $343   $18,274,385 23
Feb 19, 2012 - $103,071 -25% -67% 401 $257   $18,377,456 24
Feb 20, 2012 - $73,699 -28% -26% 401 $184   $18,451,155 25
Feb 21, 2012 - $38,342 -48% -84% 401 $96   $18,489,497 26
Feb 22, 2012 - $28,565 -25% -74% 401 $71   $18,518,062 27
Feb 23, 2012 - $28,213 -1% -76% 401 $70   $18,546,275 28
Feb 24, 2012 - $20,675 -27% -77% 76 $272   $18,566,950 29
Feb 25, 2012 - $21,475 +4% -84% 76 $283   $18,588,425 30
Feb 26, 2012 - $12,486 -42% -88% 76 $164   $18,600,911 31
Feb 27, 2012 - $3,961 -68% -95% 76 $52   $18,604,872 32
Feb 28, 2012 - $4,670 +18% -88% 76 $61   $18,609,542 33
Feb 29, 2012 - $4,876 +4% -83% 76 $64   $18,614,418 34
Mar 1, 2012 - $5,582 +14% -80% 76 $73   $18,620,000 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 27, 2012 5 $10,264,774   2,998 $3,424   $10,264,774 1
Feb 3, 2012 9 $5,905,436 -42% 2,998 $1,970   $16,170,210 2
Feb 10, 2012 16 $1,875,738 -68% 1,423 $1,318   $18,045,948 3
Feb 17, 2012 28 $500,327 -73% 401 $1,248   $18,546,275 4
Feb 24, 2012 51 $73,725 -85% 76 $970   $18,620,000 5

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Brazil 2/3/2012 $0 0 2 4 $1,463,377 12/11/2015
Hong Kong 4/5/2012 $0 0 4 4 $294,084 12/6/2015
Japan 7/7/2012 $556,799 305 305 898 $3,758,102 12/11/2015
Kenya 4/6/2012 $0 0 4 8 $25,546 12/29/2018
New Zealand 5/17/2012 $0 0 4 4 $37,691 12/10/2015
Serbia and Montenegro 3/22/2012 $0 0 3 12 $11,858 12/29/2018
Uruguay 3/16/2012 $0 0 2 4 $63,110 12/29/2018
Venezuela 9/7/2012 $3,966 33,047 33,047 65,152 $130,780 12/12/2015
 
Rest of World $25,216,892
 
International Total$31,001,440 12/29/2018

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
Jun 3, 20122151,465 151,465$2,265,916$2,265,9161
Jun 10, 20121741,941-72% 193,406$627,437$2,893,3532
Jun 17, 20121938,971-7% 232,377$583,006$3,476,3593
Jun 24, 20122128,239-28% 260,616$422,455$3,898,8144

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Jun 3, 2012250,612 50,612$967,703$967,7031
Jun 10, 20121610,145-80% 60,757$200,672$1,168,3752

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Lead Ensemble Members

Sam Worthington    Nick Cassidy
Elizabeth Banks    Lydia Mercer
Jamie Bell    Joey Cassidy
Anthony Mackie    Mike Ackerman
Edward Burns    Jack Dougherty
Kyra Sedgwick    Suzie Morales
Ed Harris    David Englander

Supporting Cast

Mandy Gonzalez    Manager
Bill Sadler    Valet
Barbara Marineau    Screaming Woman
J. Smith-Cameron    Psychiatrist
Patrick Collins    Father Leo
Genesis Rodriguez    Angie
Afton Williamson    Janice Ackeman
Robert Clohessy    Prison Guard
Joe Lisi    Desk Sergeant
Candice McKoy    Cop-Bullhorn
John Solo    Cop-Room
Titus Welliver    Dante Marcus
James Yaegashi    Police Technician
Daniel Sauli    Police Technician
Frank Pando    Cameraman
Jason Kolotouros    ESU
Michael Lee Laurence    Bearded Guy
Don Castro    CSI Tech
Pooja Kumar    Englander's Assistant
John Dossett    Ted Henry
Sylvia Kauders    Angry Traffic Woman
Felix Solis    Nestor
Jabari Gray    Brooklyn Cop
James Andrew O Conner    Brooklyn Cop
Ann Arvia    Investor
Jonathan Walker    Investor
Liz Holtan    Cop
Terry Serpico    Lutz
Erin Quill    Cop - File
Arthur Nascarella    Construction Worker
Jimmy Palumbo    Detective
Bernard J. Calloway    Detective
Gerry Vichi    Older Orthodox Man
Geoffrey Cantor    Gordon Evans
Brett Smith    Tactical Leader
John Comer    Correction Officer

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

Production and Technical Credits

Asger Leth    Director
Pablo F. Fenjves    Screenwriter
Lorenzo di Bonaventura    Producer
Mark Vahradian    Producer
Jake Myers    Executive Producer
David Ready    Executive Producer
Paul Cameron    Director of Photography
Alec Hammond    Production Designer
Kevin Stitt    Editor
Richard Kidd    Visual Effects Supervisor
Susan Lyall    Costume Designer
Henry Jackman    Composer
David Swayze    Art Director
Chryss Hionis    Set Decorator
Michael Barosky    Sound Mixer
Jon Johnson    Supervising Sound Editor
Jeffrey J. Haboush    Re-recording Mixer
Greg P. Russell    Re-recording Mixer
Conrad Brinks, Jr.    Special Effects Coordinator
Stephen Pope    Stunt Coordinator
David Wechsler    Assistant Director
G. A. Aguilar    Second Unit Director
Deborah Aquila    Casting Director
Tricia Wood    Casting Director
Julie Tucker    Casting Director
Ross Meyerson    Casting Director
Jojo Villanueva    Music Consultant

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

Blu-ray Sales: True to Form

June 13th, 2012

True Blood: Season Four led all new releases and earned top spot on the Blu-ray sales chart. During its first week of release, it sold 369,000 units and generated $12.93 million in revenue. Its opening week Blu-ray share was 34%, which is low for the format as a whole, but very strong for a TV on DVD release. More...

DVD Sales: Truth Wins Out

June 12th, 2012

True Blood was the only major release on this week's DVD sales chart crushing newcomers and holdovers alike. It sold 717,000 units / $21.52 million during its opening week, which is fantastic for a TV on DVD release. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 29th, 2012

May 28th, 2012

It likely won't be a strong week on the home market. There's only one prime release, True Blood on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack. It is an excellent show and the Blu-ray is a clear contender for Pick of the Week, but as a TV on DVD release, I doubt it will sell as many units as the average first-run theatrical release sells. The biggest first run release is Man on a Ledge, but it did so poorly in theaters that I doubt it will have a real impact on the home market. True Blood isn't the only contender for Pick of the Week. Goon's Blu-ray Combo Pack is on that list. The price of the Combo Pack dropped since my review went online and at $15, it is the Pick of the Week, or should I say Puck of the Week. Also of note, Degrassi: Season 11, Part 1 - Buy from Amazon would also be a contender for Pick of the Week, but the full season set will likely be significantly cheaper on a price-per-minute basis. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Many Reasons to Celebrate Weekend Results

February 7th, 2012

It was Super Bowl weekend, which apparently some people care about. (Not me. Go B.C. Lions!) The crossover audience between the Super Bowl and most movies is quite high, so it is no real shock that the box office was down compared to last weekend. However, it was only down 8% to $116 million. This was 33% higher than the same weekend last year. Both Chronicle and The Woman in Black topped expectations by significant degrees, while the weakest movie the top five missed weekend predictions by less than $1 million. Year-to-date, 2012 is ahead of 2011's pace by 12% at $964 million to $850 million. Before we get too excited, by this weekend in 2010, the box office had already pulled in $1.21 billion. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Colorful Results over the Weekend

January 30th, 2012

January completed the sweep this weekend, despite slipping 6% from last weekend to $126 million over the weekend. This was still 16% higher than the same weekend last year, meaning three out of the four weekends in January saw double-digit gains over 2011 and by the end, 2012's lead over 2011 was 12% at $812 million to $726 million. I'm starting to get a little optimistic and hopefully this trend will continue next month. More...

Weekend Estimates: The Grey Continues Bright Start to 2012

January 29th, 2012

The industry will enjoy another weekend of increased revenue compared to last year, based on studio estimates released on Sunday, with The Grey starting out on the high end of expectations with $20 million, according to Open Road -- comfortably beating the $9.3 million of their previous film, The Killer Elite. In third place, One for the Money will post a surprisingly strong $11.75 million, according to Lionsgate, which will get to claim bragging rights over its new division Summit Entertainment, which is predicting $8.25 million for its new release, Man on a Ledge. The two films would most likely have ended up on different weekends if the combined studio had have had longer to rearrange their schedules. More...

Weekend Predictions: Will Grey Skies Clear Up?

January 26th, 2012

There are three important questions that need to be answered this weekend. Can the box office finish the January sweep this weekend? Will Liam Neeson's box office reliability overcome Open Road's inexperience? And shouldn't The Grey be spelled The Gray? That is how it is spelled in America, as opposed to the U.K. Last year the number one film, The Rite, opened with less than $15 million. However, there were a total of five films with more than $10 million over the weekend. This year does look weaker, but it should be close. All it will take is one film to be a surprise hit and 2012 can come out a head for the fourth weekend in a row. More...

2012 Preview: January

January 1st, 2012

2011 ended, and really that's the only good news we got from the entire month of December. That's not snark either. Of the eleven films opening or expanding wide that month, six will definitely miss expectations by significant margins and with the other five it is too soon to tell, (it depends on how well they hold up during the New Year's Day long weekend). Only Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol can be considered a pleasant surprise, and even then it might not match original expectations. Looking forward, the only really good piece of news for this January is that last January was a pretty bad as well. Only two films, The Green Hornet and No Strings Attached, beat expectations by significant margins, while The Dilemma bombed hard enough to nearly wipe out those gains. This time around, the biggest hit will likely be Beauty and the Beast's 3D re-release, but even then, I doubt it will do as well as The Lion King's 3D re-release. There's a good chance the year will start off on a sour note, just like 2011 ended. More...


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Synopsis

Nick Cassidy makes a desperate and life-threatening move to prove his innocence after he is framed for the theft of a rare, prized diamond. Recently escaped from prison and with nowhere else to go, Nick climbs onto the ledge of a towering skyscraper, inviting the eyes of New York City to anxiously watch as one wrong step could mean plunging to his death. But as one police negotiator soon learns, Nick’s daredevil stunt, captivating the eyes of the public and media, masks a dangerous ploy to reveal the truth about his tarnished name. With the help of his brother and with time running out, Nick’s intricate plan must work perfectly, but when you’re on the 25th floor ledge of a building, going down takes on an entirely more hair-raising meaning.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,001,932 (43.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:37.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$42,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,998 opening theaters/2,998 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $25,216,522

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,987 $18,620,000
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,713 $31,001,440
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,099 $49,621,440

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


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Netflix:Netflix
Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 27th, 2012 (Wide) by Lionsgate
International Releases: February 3rd, 2012 (Wide) (Brazil)
March 16th, 2012 (Wide) (Uruguay)
March 22nd, 2012 (Wide) (Serbia and Montenegro)
April 5th, 2012 (Wide) (Hong Kong)
April 6th, 2012 (Wide) (Kenya)
... Show all releases
Video Release: May 29th, 2012 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence and brief strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2168, 4/20/2011)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Revenge, Heist, Suicide, Framed, News, Action Thriller, Set in New York City, Set in New York, NYPD, Police Detective, Wrongfully Convicted, False Identity, Corrupt Cops
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Summit Entertainment, di Bonaventura Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 310 $6,200,084 Feb 3, 2012 10

Lead Ensemble Members

Sam Worthington    Nick Cassidy
Elizabeth Banks    Lydia Mercer
Jamie Bell    Joey Cassidy
Anthony Mackie    Mike Ackerman
Edward Burns    Jack Dougherty
Kyra Sedgwick    Suzie Morales
Ed Harris    David Englander

Supporting Cast

Mandy Gonzalez    Manager
Bill Sadler    Valet
Barbara Marineau    Screaming Woman
J. Smith-Cameron    Psychiatrist
Patrick Collins    Father Leo
Genesis Rodriguez    Angie
Afton Williamson    Janice Ackeman
Robert Clohessy    Prison Guard
Joe Lisi    Desk Sergeant
Candice McKoy    Cop-Bullhorn
John Solo    Cop-Room
Titus Welliver    Dante Marcus
James Yaegashi    Police Technician
Daniel Sauli    Police Technician
Frank Pando    Cameraman
Jason Kolotouros    ESU
Michael Lee Laurence    Bearded Guy
Don Castro    CSI Tech
Pooja Kumar    Englander's Assistant
John Dossett    Ted Henry
Sylvia Kauders    Angry Traffic Woman
Felix Solis    Nestor
Jabari Gray    Brooklyn Cop
James Andrew O Conner    Brooklyn Cop
Ann Arvia    Investor
Jonathan Walker    Investor
Liz Holtan    Cop
Terry Serpico    Lutz
Erin Quill    Cop - File
Arthur Nascarella    Construction Worker
Jimmy Palumbo    Detective
Bernard J. Calloway    Detective
Gerry Vichi    Older Orthodox Man
Geoffrey Cantor    Gordon Evans
Brett Smith    Tactical Leader
John Comer    Correction Officer

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

Production and Technical Credits

Asger Leth    Director
Pablo F. Fenjves    Screenwriter
Lorenzo di Bonaventura    Producer
Mark Vahradian    Producer
Jake Myers    Executive Producer
David Ready    Executive Producer
Paul Cameron    Director of Photography
Alec Hammond    Production Designer
Kevin Stitt    Editor
Richard Kidd    Visual Effects Supervisor
Susan Lyall    Costume Designer
Henry Jackman    Composer
David Swayze    Art Director
Chryss Hionis    Set Decorator
Michael Barosky    Sound Mixer
Jon Johnson    Supervising Sound Editor
Jeffrey J. Haboush    Re-recording Mixer
Greg P. Russell    Re-recording Mixer
Conrad Brinks, Jr.    Special Effects Coordinator
Stephen Pope    Stunt Coordinator
David Wechsler    Assistant Director
G. A. Aguilar    Second Unit Director
Deborah Aquila    Casting Director
Tricia Wood    Casting Director
Julie Tucker    Casting Director
Ross Meyerson    Casting Director
Jojo Villanueva    Music Consultant

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

Blu-ray Sales: True to Form

June 13th, 2012

True Blood: Season Four led all new releases and earned top spot on the Blu-ray sales chart. During its first week of release, it sold 369,000 units and generated $12.93 million in revenue. Its opening week Blu-ray share was 34%, which is low for the format as a whole, but very strong for a TV on DVD release. More...

DVD Sales: Truth Wins Out

June 12th, 2012

True Blood was the only major release on this week's DVD sales chart crushing newcomers and holdovers alike. It sold 717,000 units / $21.52 million during its opening week, which is fantastic for a TV on DVD release. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 29th, 2012

May 28th, 2012

It likely won't be a strong week on the home market. There's only one prime release, True Blood on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack. It is an excellent show and the Blu-ray is a clear contender for Pick of the Week, but as a TV on DVD release, I doubt it will sell as many units as the average first-run theatrical release sells. The biggest first run release is Man on a Ledge, but it did so poorly in theaters that I doubt it will have a real impact on the home market. True Blood isn't the only contender for Pick of the Week. Goon's Blu-ray Combo Pack is on that list. The price of the Combo Pack dropped since my review went online and at $15, it is the Pick of the Week, or should I say Puck of the Week. Also of note, Degrassi: Season 11, Part 1 - Buy from Amazon would also be a contender for Pick of the Week, but the full season set will likely be significantly cheaper on a price-per-minute basis. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Many Reasons to Celebrate Weekend Results

February 7th, 2012

It was Super Bowl weekend, which apparently some people care about. (Not me. Go B.C. Lions!) The crossover audience between the Super Bowl and most movies is quite high, so it is no real shock that the box office was down compared to last weekend. However, it was only down 8% to $116 million. This was 33% higher than the same weekend last year. Both Chronicle and The Woman in Black topped expectations by significant degrees, while the weakest movie the top five missed weekend predictions by less than $1 million. Year-to-date, 2012 is ahead of 2011's pace by 12% at $964 million to $850 million. Before we get too excited, by this weekend in 2010, the box office had already pulled in $1.21 billion. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Colorful Results over the Weekend

January 30th, 2012

January completed the sweep this weekend, despite slipping 6% from last weekend to $126 million over the weekend. This was still 16% higher than the same weekend last year, meaning three out of the four weekends in January saw double-digit gains over 2011 and by the end, 2012's lead over 2011 was 12% at $812 million to $726 million. I'm starting to get a little optimistic and hopefully this trend will continue next month. More...

Weekend Estimates: The Grey Continues Bright Start to 2012

January 29th, 2012

The industry will enjoy another weekend of increased revenue compared to last year, based on studio estimates released on Sunday, with The Grey starting out on the high end of expectations with $20 million, according to Open Road -- comfortably beating the $9.3 million of their previous film, The Killer Elite. In third place, One for the Money will post a surprisingly strong $11.75 million, according to Lionsgate, which will get to claim bragging rights over its new division Summit Entertainment, which is predicting $8.25 million for its new release, Man on a Ledge. The two films would most likely have ended up on different weekends if the combined studio had have had longer to rearrange their schedules. More...

Weekend Predictions: Will Grey Skies Clear Up?

January 26th, 2012

There are three important questions that need to be answered this weekend. Can the box office finish the January sweep this weekend? Will Liam Neeson's box office reliability overcome Open Road's inexperience? And shouldn't The Grey be spelled The Gray? That is how it is spelled in America, as opposed to the U.K. Last year the number one film, The Rite, opened with less than $15 million. However, there were a total of five films with more than $10 million over the weekend. This year does look weaker, but it should be close. All it will take is one film to be a surprise hit and 2012 can come out a head for the fourth weekend in a row. More...

2012 Preview: January

January 1st, 2012

2011 ended, and really that's the only good news we got from the entire month of December. That's not snark either. Of the eleven films opening or expanding wide that month, six will definitely miss expectations by significant margins and with the other five it is too soon to tell, (it depends on how well they hold up during the New Year's Day long weekend). Only Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol can be considered a pleasant surprise, and even then it might not match original expectations. Looking forward, the only really good piece of news for this January is that last January was a pretty bad as well. Only two films, The Green Hornet and No Strings Attached, beat expectations by significant margins, while The Dilemma bombed hard enough to nearly wipe out those gains. This time around, the biggest hit will likely be Beauty and the Beast's 3D re-release, but even then, I doubt it will do as well as The Lion King's 3D re-release. There's a good chance the year will start off on a sour note, just like 2011 ended. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 27, 2012 5 $8,001,932   2,998 $2,669   $8,001,932 1
Feb 3, 2012 9 $4,351,036 -46% 2,998 $1,451   $14,615,810 2
Feb 10, 2012 16 $1,301,222 -70% 1,423 $914   $17,471,432 3
Feb 17, 2012 28 $331,508 -75% 401 $827   $18,377,456 4
Feb 24, 2012 52 $54,636 -84% 76 $719   $18,600,911 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 27, 2012 5 $2,491,173     2,998 $831   $2,491,173 1
Jan 28, 2012 5 $3,550,157 +43%   2,998 $1,184   $6,041,330 2
Jan 29, 2012 5 $1,960,602 -45%   2,998 $654   $8,001,932 3
Jan 30, 2012 5 $535,074 -73%   2,998 $178   $8,537,006 4
Jan 31, 2012 5 $681,977 +27%   2,998 $227   $9,218,983 5
Feb 1, 2012 6 $514,539 -25%   2,998 $172   $9,733,522 6
Feb 2, 2012 6 $531,252 +3%   2,998 $177   $10,264,774 7
Feb 3, 2012 7 $1,501,597 +183% -40% 2,998 $501   $11,766,371 8
Feb 4, 2012 9 $2,227,974 +48% -37% 2,998 $743   $13,994,345 9
Feb 5, 2012 9 $621,465 -72% -68% 2,998 $207   $14,615,810 10
Feb 6, 2012 9 $356,295 -43% -33% 2,998 $119   $14,972,105 11
Feb 7, 2012 8 $496,013 +39% -27% 2,998 $165   $15,468,118 12
Feb 8, 2012 9 $350,905 -29% -32% 2,998 $117   $15,819,023 13
Feb 9, 2012 8 $351,187 n/c -34% 2,998 $117   $16,170,210 14
Feb 10, 2012 - $398,699 +14% -73% 1,423 $280   $16,568,909 15
Feb 11, 2012 - $591,800 +48% -73% 1,423 $416   $17,160,709 16
Feb 12, 2012 - $310,723 -47% -50% 1,423 $218   $17,471,432 17
Feb 13, 2012 - $100,107 -68% -72% 1,423 $70   $17,571,539 18
Feb 14, 2012 - $245,952 +146% -50% 1,423 $173   $17,817,491 19
Feb 15, 2012 - $108,435 -56% -69% 1,423 $76   $17,925,926 20
Feb 16, 2012 - $120,022 +11% -66% 1,423 $84   $18,045,948 21
Feb 17, 2012 - $90,968 -24% -77% 401 $227   $18,136,916 22
Feb 18, 2012 - $137,469 +51% -77% 401 $343   $18,274,385 23
Feb 19, 2012 - $103,071 -25% -67% 401 $257   $18,377,456 24
Feb 20, 2012 - $73,699 -28% -26% 401 $184   $18,451,155 25
Feb 21, 2012 - $38,342 -48% -84% 401 $96   $18,489,497 26
Feb 22, 2012 - $28,565 -25% -74% 401 $71   $18,518,062 27
Feb 23, 2012 - $28,213 -1% -76% 401 $70   $18,546,275 28
Feb 24, 2012 - $20,675 -27% -77% 76 $272   $18,566,950 29
Feb 25, 2012 - $21,475 +4% -84% 76 $283   $18,588,425 30
Feb 26, 2012 - $12,486 -42% -88% 76 $164   $18,600,911 31
Feb 27, 2012 - $3,961 -68% -95% 76 $52   $18,604,872 32
Feb 28, 2012 - $4,670 +18% -88% 76 $61   $18,609,542 33
Feb 29, 2012 - $4,876 +4% -83% 76 $64   $18,614,418 34
Mar 1, 2012 - $5,582 +14% -80% 76 $73   $18,620,000 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 27, 2012 5 $10,264,774   2,998 $3,424   $10,264,774 1
Feb 3, 2012 9 $5,905,436 -42% 2,998 $1,970   $16,170,210 2
Feb 10, 2012 16 $1,875,738 -68% 1,423 $1,318   $18,045,948 3
Feb 17, 2012 28 $500,327 -73% 401 $1,248   $18,546,275 4
Feb 24, 2012 51 $73,725 -85% 76 $970   $18,620,000 5

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Brazil 2/3/2012 $0 0 2 4 $1,463,377 12/11/2015
Hong Kong 4/5/2012 $0 0 4 4 $294,084 12/6/2015
Japan 7/7/2012 $556,799 305 305 898 $3,758,102 12/11/2015
Kenya 4/6/2012 $0 0 4 8 $25,546 12/29/2018
New Zealand 5/17/2012 $0 0 4 4 $37,691 12/10/2015
Serbia and Montenegro 3/22/2012 $0 0 3 12 $11,858 12/29/2018
Uruguay 3/16/2012 $0 0 2 4 $63,110 12/29/2018
Venezuela 9/7/2012 $3,966 33,047 33,047 65,152 $130,780 12/12/2015
 
Rest of World $25,216,892
 
International Total$31,001,440 12/29/2018

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
Jun 3, 20122151,465 151,465$2,265,916$2,265,9161
Jun 10, 20121741,941-72% 193,406$627,437$2,893,3532
Jun 17, 20121938,971-7% 232,377$583,006$3,476,3593
Jun 24, 20122128,239-28% 260,616$422,455$3,898,8144

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Jun 3, 2012250,612 50,612$967,703$967,7031
Jun 10, 20121610,145-80% 60,757$200,672$1,168,3752

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