Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

Ouija: Origin of Evil
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $35,144,505Details
International Box Office $46,687,361Details
Worldwide Box Office $81,831,866
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $1,489,204 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $821,042 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $2,310,246
Further financial details...

Synopsis

In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$14,065,500 (40.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:42.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$9,000,000 (worldwide box office is 9.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,167 opening theaters/3,168 max. theaters, 3.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,798,579

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,602 $35,144,505
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,085 $46,687,361
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,150 $81,831,866

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
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix UK

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2016 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Argentina)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Colombia)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Greece)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Panama)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Peru)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 10th, 2017 by Universal Home Entertainment
February 27th, 2017 by Universal Pictures UK
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for disturbing images, terror and thematic elements.
(Rating bulletin 2428 (Cert #50490), 6/8/2016)
Running Time: 99 minutes
Franchise: Ouija
Comparisons: vs. It
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Keywords: Supernatural, Possessed, Prequel, 1960s, Set in Los Angeles, Widow/Widower, Single Parent, Fake Psychics, Supernatural Horror
Source:Based on Game
Genre:Horror
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Blumhouse, Universal Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Allspark Pictures, Hasbro Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day) 96 $7,110,185 Oct 28, 2016 10
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 172 $9,203,330 Oct 28, 2016 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2016 3 $14,065,500   3,167 $4,441   $14,065,500 1
Oct 28, 2016 5 $7,110,185 -49% 3,168 $2,244   $24,678,810 2
Nov 4, 2016 8 $3,869,765 -46% 2,380 $1,626   $31,259,015 3
Nov 11, 2016 11 $1,730,605 -55% 1,538 $1,125   $34,240,695 4
Nov 18, 2016 20 $303,855 -82% 381 $798   $34,904,885 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 20, 2016 P $722,000     0     $722,000  
Oct 21, 2016 3 $5,509,610     3,167 $1,740   $5,509,610 1
Oct 22, 2016 4 $5,547,055 +1%   3,167 $1,752   $11,056,665 2
Oct 23, 2016 4 $3,008,835 -46%   3,167 $950   $14,065,500 3
Oct 24, 2016 4 $878,545 -71%   3,167 $277   $14,944,045 4
Oct 25, 2016 4 $1,130,450 +29%   3,167 $357   $16,074,495 5
Oct 26, 2016 4 $724,220 -36%   3,167 $229   $16,798,715 6
Oct 27, 2016 4 $769,910 +6%   3,167 $243   $17,568,625 7
Oct 28, 2016 5 $2,196,185 +185% -60% 3,168 $693   $19,764,810 8
Oct 29, 2016 5 $3,043,010 +39% -45% 3,168 $961   $22,807,820 9
Oct 30, 2016 5 $1,870,990 -39% -38% 3,168 $591   $24,678,810 10
Oct 31, 2016 3 $1,231,005 -34% +40% 3,168 $389   $25,909,815 11
Nov 1, 2016 5 $650,930 -47% -42% 3,168 $205   $26,560,745 12
Nov 2, 2016 6 $432,580 -34% -40% 3,168 $137   $26,993,325 13
Nov 3, 2016 6 $395,925 -8% -49% 3,168 $125   $27,389,250 14
Nov 4, 2016 8 $1,183,340 +199% -46% 2,380 $497   $28,572,590 15
Nov 5, 2016 8 $1,798,020 +52% -41% 2,380 $755   $30,370,610 16
Nov 6, 2016 8 $888,405 -51% -53% 2,380 $373   $31,259,015 17
Nov 7, 2016 8 $335,550 -62% -73% 2,380 $141   $31,594,565 18
Nov 8, 2016 8 $375,120 +12% -42% 2,380 $158   $31,969,685 19
Nov 9, 2016 9 $232,985 -38% -46% 2,380 $98   $32,202,670 20
Nov 10, 2016 8 $307,420 +32% -22% 2,380 $129   $32,510,090 21
Nov 11, 2016 11 $632,340 +106% -47% 1,538 $411   $33,142,430 22
Nov 12, 2016 11 $757,235 +20% -58% 1,538 $492   $33,899,665 23
Nov 13, 2016 12 $341,030 -55% -62% 1,538 $222   $34,240,695 24
Nov 14, 2016 13 $96,070 -72% -71% 1,538 $62   $34,336,765 25
Nov 15, 2016 13 $122,895 +28% -67% 1,538 $80   $34,459,660 26
Nov 16, 2016 13 $90,385 -26% -61% 1,538 $59   $34,550,045 27
Nov 17, 2016 13 $50,985 -44% -83% 1,538 $33   $34,601,030 28
Nov 18, 2016 - $91,890 +80% -85% 381 $241   $34,692,920 29
Nov 19, 2016 - $136,750 +49% -82% 381 $359   $34,829,670 30
Nov 20, 2016 - $75,215 -45% -78% 381 $197   $34,904,885 31
Nov 21, 2016 - $37,215 -51% -61% 381 $98   $34,942,100 32
Nov 22, 2016 - $31,350 -16% -74% 381 $82   $34,973,450 33
Nov 23, 2016 - $12,390 -60% -86% 381 $33   $34,985,840 34
Nov 24, 2016 - $7,130 -42% -86% 381 $19   $34,992,970 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2016 4 $17,568,625   3,167 $5,547   $17,568,625 1
Oct 28, 2016 5 $9,820,625 -44% 3,168 $3,100   $27,389,250 2
Nov 4, 2016 8 $5,120,840 -48% 2,380 $2,152   $32,510,090 3
Nov 11, 2016 12 $2,090,940 -59% 1,538 $1,360   $34,601,030 4
Nov 18, 2016 26 $391,940 -81% 381 $1,029   $34,992,970 5
Nov 25, 2016 42 $70,450 -82% 81 $870   $35,063,420 6
Dec 2, 2016 46 $41,600 -41% 69 $603   $35,105,020 7
Dec 9, 2016 47 $22,975 -45% 43 $534   $35,127,995 8
Dec 16, 2016 55 $13,170 -43% 21 $627   $35,141,165 9
Dec 23, 2016 67 $3,340 -75% 4 $835   $35,144,505 10

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 10/20/2016 $661,297 192 192 669 $1,898,904 1/1/2019
Australia 10/21/2016 $696,511 171 171 614 $1,766,308 1/5/2017
Austria 10/21/2016 $0 0 24 64 $244,409 12/29/2016
Belgium 11/25/2016 $160,353 25 25 136 $415,938 1/25/2017
Brazil 10/21/2016 $724,000 370 470 1,146 $1,796,122 12/6/2016
Chile 10/27/2016 $20,536 48 57 224 $804,732 12/31/2018
Colombia 10/20/2016 $0 0 163 343 $1,284,561 12/31/2018
Croatia 10/27/2016 $20,000 19 19 66 $63,015 12/31/2018
Finland 10/21/2016 $0 0 26 66 $100,600 12/21/2016
France 11/4/2016 $1,053,393 172 172 642 $2,616,956 12/13/2016
Germany 10/21/2016 $754,000 271 276 1,331 $1,973,302 12/29/2016
Greece 10/20/2016 $0 0 18 30 $148,358 11/29/2016
Indonesia 11/4/2016 $1,600,000 200 200 200 $1,600,000 12/31/2018
Italy 10/27/2016 $795,712 198 242 627 $2,675,886 12/6/2016
Lithuania 10/28/2016 $30,432 116 116 198 $96,861 12/14/2016
Malaysia 11/4/2016 $688,329 119 120 442 $1,489,417 12/21/2016
Mexico 10/21/2016 $2,206,091 713 714 2,209 $5,232,885 12/21/2016
Netherlands 10/27/2016 $186,422 57 57 257 $569,897 12/21/2016
New Zealand 10/21/2016 $72,999 35 36 131 $205,245 12/21/2016
Panama 10/20/2016 $0 0 75 143 $995,908 12/31/2018
Peru 10/20/2016 $0 0 80 134 $912,715 12/31/2018
Philippines 10/26/2016 $403,038 160 160 257 $791,048 12/31/2018
Poland 10/28/2016 $182,260 121 121 289 $456,094 12/31/2018
Russia (CIS) 11/10/2016 $559,569 651 651 1,437 $1,060,064 12/31/2018
Singapore 11/4/2016 $361,450 29 29 82 $675,916 12/6/2016
Slovenia 10/20/2016 $11,030 9 9 45 $49,720 12/6/2016
South Africa 10/28/2016 $18,553 25 25 57 $41,091 11/22/2016
South Korea 11/8/2016 $1,145,379 467 467 875 $2,257,288 12/21/2016
Spain 10/28/2016 $1,059,296 252 302 1,240 $3,414,507 12/29/2016
Sweden 10/21/2016 $0 0 57 161 $384,256 12/13/2016
Switzerland 10/20/2016 $0 0 30 125 $346,666 12/21/2016
Switzerland (French Speaking) 11/4/2016 $44,000 8 8 8 $44,000 11/7/2016
Taiwan 10/21/2016 $0 0 65 141 $613,541 11/29/2016
Thailand 11/4/2016 $70,182 41 41 86 $149,917 11/22/2016
Turkey 11/18/2016 $40,614 72 72 137 $106,125 2/26/2019
United Kingdom 10/21/2016 $951,924 408 419 1,467 $3,452,187 12/13/2016
Venezuela 10/21/2016 $0 0 45 102 $144,524 12/21/2016
 
Rest of World $5,808,398
 
International Total$46,687,361 2/26/2019

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
Jan 22, 2017932,859 32,859$590,148$590,1482

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Jan 22, 20171119,995 19,995$399,095$399,0952

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Leading Cast

Annalise Basso    Lina Zander

Supporting Cast

Elizabeth Reaser    Alice Zander
Lulu Wilson    Doris Zander
Parker Mack    Mikey
Henry Thomas    Father Tom
Halle Charlton    Ellie
Alexis G. Zall    Betty
Doug Jones    Ghoul Marcus/Devil’s Doctor
Kate Siegel    Jenny Browning
Sam Anderson    Mr. Browning
Chelsea Gonzalez    Gloria
Lincoln Melcher    Jack
Nicholas Keenan    Walter
Michael Weaver    Roger Zander
Ele Keats    Ellie’s Mom
Eve Gordon    Joan
Chad Heffelfinger    Male Ghoul
Nina Mansker    Female Ghoul
John Prosky    Doctor Fuller
Lin Shaye    Lina Zander (2013)

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

Production and Technical Credits

Mike Flanagan    Director
Mike Flanagan    Screenwriter
Jeff Howard    Screenwriter
Michael Bay    Producer
Brad Fuller    Producer
Andrew Form    Producer
Jason Blum    Producer
Brian Goldner    Producer
Stephen Davis    Producer
Couper Samuelson    Executive Producer
Jeanette Volturno*    Executive Producer
Trevor Macy    Executive Producer
Victor Ho    Executive Producer
Patricio M Farrell    Production Designer
Mike Flanagan    Editor
The Newton Brothers*    Composer
The Newton Brothers*    Composer
Michael Fimognari    Director of Photography
Lynn Falconer    Costume Designer
Terri Taylor    Casting Director
Phillip Dawe    Co-Producer
Victor Ho    Unit Production Manager
James Moran    First Assistant Director
Marc Newland    Second Assistand Director
Erin Vitali    Production Supervisor
Nancy Kirhoffer    Post-Production Supervisor
Alberto Gonzalez-Reyna    Art Director
Brenda Meyers-Ballard    Set Decorator
Robert Eber    Sound Mixer
John Hartigan    Special Effects Coordinator
Hana Rausalova    Costume Supervisor
Staci Witt    Make up
Patrina Eileen O’Connor    Hairstylist
Todd Tucker    Special Make-up Effects
Jan McWilliams    Script Supervisor
Fermin Davalos    Location Manager
Sarah Domeier    Casting Associate
Ally Conover    Casting Assistant
Jamison Goei    Visual Effects Supervisor
James David Hattin    Visual Effects Supervisor
Nate Smalley    Visual Effects Producer
Jonathan Wales    Re-recording Mixer
Jason Gaya    Additional Sound Re-recording Mixer
Trevor Gates    Supervising Sound Editor
Jonathan Wales    Supervising Sound Editor
Xander Lott    Dialogue and ADR Editor
Joshua Adeniji    Sound Effects Editor
Christopher Bonis    Sound Effects Editor
Matt Ward    Score Mixer
Brett Snacky Pierce*    Music Editor
Rick A. Osako    Unit Production Manager
Mark Rayner    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 January 17th, 2017

January 17th, 2017

Long Way North

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January 9th, 2017

His Girl Friday

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International Box Office: Strange More Incredible Than The Hulk with $118.7 million

November 9th, 2016

Doctor Strange

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November 1st, 2016

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween

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Weekend Predictions: Will Inferno Catch Fire over the Weekend?

October 27th, 2016

Inferno

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October 25th, 2016

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween

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October 23rd, 2016

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Friday Estimates: Madea Scares the Competition with $9.4 million

October 22nd, 2016

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween

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October 21st, 2016

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October 20th, 2016

Ouija: Origin of Evil

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2016 Preview: October

October 1st, 2016

The Girl on the Train

September is over and we should all be glad about that. Unless the final weekend brings a surprise $100 million hit or two, 2016’s lead over 2015 will shrink over the month. There were some bright spots, most notably Sully, which will be the biggest hit of the month. On the other hand, we had more outright bombs than even midlevel hits. Sadly, October isn’t much better. There are a couple of films that could be $100 million hits, but most of the films will struggle to become midlevel hits. Both Inferno and The Girl on the Train are aiming for $100 million. One of them might get there too. If both get there, then October will be seen as a success. By comparison, last October was led by The Martian; however, because of a misalignment in the calendar, The Martian’s opening weekend actually lines up with the final weekend in September. It had great legs, so that will help 2015 early in the month, but the rest of the month was terrible last year and I think 2016 will come out ahead as a result. More...


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Synopsis

In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$14,065,500 (40.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:42.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$9,000,000 (worldwide box office is 9.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,167 opening theaters/3,168 max. theaters, 3.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,798,579

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,602 $35,144,505
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,085 $46,687,361
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,150 $81,831,866

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
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix UK

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2016 (Wide) by Universal
International Releases: October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Argentina)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Colombia)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Greece)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Panama)
October 20th, 2016 (Wide) (Peru)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 10th, 2017 by Universal Home Entertainment
February 27th, 2017 by Universal Pictures UK
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for disturbing images, terror and thematic elements.
(Rating bulletin 2428 (Cert #50490), 6/8/2016)
Running Time: 99 minutes
Franchise: Ouija
Comparisons: vs. It
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Supernatural, Possessed, Prequel, 1960s, Set in Los Angeles, Widow/Widower, Single Parent, Fake Psychics, Supernatural Horror
Source:Based on Game
Genre:Horror
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Blumhouse, Universal Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Allspark Pictures, Hasbro Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day) 96 $7,110,185 Oct 28, 2016 10
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 172 $9,203,330 Oct 28, 2016 10

Leading Cast

Annalise Basso    Lina Zander

Supporting Cast

Elizabeth Reaser    Alice Zander
Lulu Wilson    Doris Zander
Parker Mack    Mikey
Henry Thomas    Father Tom
Halle Charlton    Ellie
Alexis G. Zall    Betty
Doug Jones    Ghoul Marcus/Devil’s Doctor
Kate Siegel    Jenny Browning
Sam Anderson    Mr. Browning
Chelsea Gonzalez    Gloria
Lincoln Melcher    Jack
Nicholas Keenan    Walter
Michael Weaver    Roger Zander
Ele Keats    Ellie’s Mom
Eve Gordon    Joan
Chad Heffelfinger    Male Ghoul
Nina Mansker    Female Ghoul
John Prosky    Doctor Fuller
Lin Shaye    Lina Zander (2013)

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

Production and Technical Credits

Mike Flanagan    Director
Mike Flanagan    Screenwriter
Jeff Howard    Screenwriter
Michael Bay    Producer
Brad Fuller    Producer
Andrew Form    Producer
Jason Blum    Producer
Brian Goldner    Producer
Stephen Davis    Producer
Couper Samuelson    Executive Producer
Jeanette Volturno*    Executive Producer
Trevor Macy    Executive Producer
Victor Ho    Executive Producer
Patricio M Farrell    Production Designer
Mike Flanagan    Editor
The Newton Brothers*    Composer
The Newton Brothers*    Composer
Michael Fimognari    Director of Photography
Lynn Falconer    Costume Designer
Terri Taylor    Casting Director
Phillip Dawe    Co-Producer
Victor Ho    Unit Production Manager
James Moran    First Assistant Director
Marc Newland    Second Assistand Director
Erin Vitali    Production Supervisor
Nancy Kirhoffer    Post-Production Supervisor
Alberto Gonzalez-Reyna    Art Director
Brenda Meyers-Ballard    Set Decorator
Robert Eber    Sound Mixer
John Hartigan    Special Effects Coordinator
Hana Rausalova    Costume Supervisor
Staci Witt    Make up
Patrina Eileen O’Connor    Hairstylist
Todd Tucker    Special Make-up Effects
Jan McWilliams    Script Supervisor
Fermin Davalos    Location Manager
Sarah Domeier    Casting Associate
Ally Conover    Casting Assistant
Jamison Goei    Visual Effects Supervisor
James David Hattin    Visual Effects Supervisor
Nate Smalley    Visual Effects Producer
Jonathan Wales    Re-recording Mixer
Jason Gaya    Additional Sound Re-recording Mixer
Trevor Gates    Supervising Sound Editor
Jonathan Wales    Supervising Sound Editor
Xander Lott    Dialogue and ADR Editor
Joshua Adeniji    Sound Effects Editor
Christopher Bonis    Sound Effects Editor
Matt Ward    Score Mixer
Brett Snacky Pierce*    Music Editor
Rick A. Osako    Unit Production Manager
Mark Rayner    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 January 17th, 2017

January 17th, 2017

Long Way North

The are not many major releases on this week’s home market release list. The Girl on the Train is the biggest, but it is not the best. It is not even close to being the best. The race for best was mostly a two-way race between Long Way North and Ouija: Origin of Evil, with Ixcanul and Train to Busan being close behind. In the end, I went with Long Way North on Blu-ray Combo Pack as the Pick of the Week, but all four are worth owning. More...

Home Market Releases for January 10th, 2017

January 9th, 2017

His Girl Friday

There’s a lull in the quality and quantity of releases on the home market, one that will continue until the holiday releases start coming out. That’s not to say there are no releases worth picking up. Under the Shadow is an amazing horror film and the DVD is a Contender for Pick of the Week. However, the winner of that honor is The Criterion Collection release for His Girl Friday oni Blu-ray. More...

International Box Office: Strange More Incredible Than The Hulk with $118.7 million

November 9th, 2016

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange added $118.7 million in 54 markets for totals of $240.4 million internationally and $325.5 million worldwide. It has already overtaken The Incredible Hulk in the MCU and is rapidly closing in on Captain America: The First Avenger. This weekend, the film debuted in first place in China with $44.12 million, including some previews, as well as in Brazil with $7.9 million. The film also expanded wide in Russia earning $8.49 million over the weekend for a total of $15.63 million. On the downside, the film has already opened in all major markets, except for Japan, where it doesn’t open until January. With what it has pulled in so far, anything less than $600 million will be seen as troubling, while anything more than $750 million will be seen as a success. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Madea puts out Inferno’s Fire earning $17.22 million

November 1st, 2016

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween

Halloween helped boost Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween’s numbers over the weekend allowing it to earn first place with $17.22 million. This was much better than the $14.86 million Inferno opened with. While Halloween didn’t happen until Monday, the holiday still had a negative effect on the box office, as it fell 29% to just $88 million. That’s worse than anticipated. Compared to the same weekend last year, 2016 was better by 17%, but it’s hard to spin this as a real victory. Year-to-date, 2016’s lead over 2015 barely budged at $9.06 billion to $8.69 billion. That said, if 2016 can just maintain this lead till Rogue One debuts, then we should have at least some growth at the end of the year. More...

Weekend Predictions: Will Inferno Catch Fire over the Weekend?

October 27th, 2016

Inferno

There’s only one wide release this week, Inferno, and it should have no trouble earning first place. On the other hand, it won’t come close to matching the other two films in the Da Vinci Code franchise. Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween earned first place last week, but Madea movies tend to have short legs, so it could see a large drop-off this weekend. Or perhaps Halloween will help it thrive. This weekend last year, Halloween landed on a Saturday. It comes as no surprise that this was a disaster for the box office. The “best” new release, Burnt opened outside of the top five with just $5 million. The two and a half wide releases earned a combined $10 million last year. This year, there’s a small chance Inferno will earn $10 million during its opening day. There’s almost no chance 2016 won’t crush 2015 in the year-over-year comparison. More...

Weekend Wrap-up: Madea Treats Herself to $28.50 Million

October 25th, 2016

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween

2016 finally has a real reason to celebrate this weekend. Not every film topped expectations, but the top did enough to overcome any weakness at the bottom. The biggest hit of the week was Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween, which beat expectations with $28.50 million. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back had to settle for second place with $22.87 million, which is still better than most were predicting. Ouija: Origin of Evil did well for a movie that cost just $9 million to make, but the less said about the other two new releases, the better. Overall, the box office rose 26% from last week, reaching $124 million. More importantly, the box office was 18% higher than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2016 extended its lead over 2015 at $8.93 billion to $8.53 billion. Having a $400 million cushion this late in the year is good news, even with The Force Awakens looming in the future. More...

Weekend Estimates: Jack Reacher No Match for Madea

October 23rd, 2016

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween

Hollywood has a habit of underestimating Tyler Perry. When Diary of a Mad Black Woman opened back in 2005, it was expected to struggle to make the top 10, and yet finished top of the chart with a $21.9 million weekend. More than eleven years later, he, or perhaps more accurately, Madea, continues to defy tracking models and rack up wins at the box office, with Boo! A Madea Halloween set to top this weekend’s chart with a projected $27.6 million. That’s nearly $5 million better than the debut of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, which Paramount has coming in at $23 million. More...

Friday Estimates: Madea Scares the Competition with $9.4 million

October 22nd, 2016

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween

Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween beat expectations on Friday to earn first place at the box office with with $9.4 million. I was a little more bullish than most, but even I didn’t think it would finish in first place on Friday. This is not quite as much as Madea’s Big Happy Family made on its opening day in 2011, but it is enough to put the film on pace for $25 million. Its reviews have risen to 33% positive, which isn’t bad for a Madea movie, while it earned an A from CinemaScore, so the fans are clearly happy with the film. More...

Thursday Night Previews: Jack Reaches $1.33 million during Previews

October 21st, 2016

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back pulled in $1.33 million during previews, which is approximately inline with expectations. It is just a hair below the $1.35 million The Accountant earned last week. However, The Accountant also earned significantly better reviews than Never Go Back is earning and that will likely hurt its legs. That said, we predicted $21 million and that seems safe at the moment. More...

Weekend Predictions: Will Reacher Reach the Top?

October 20th, 2016

Ouija: Origin of Evil

It is a busy week as far as wide releases are concerned, although not as busy as we thought it would be at the beginning of the month, as I’m Not Ashamed has dropped to “select cities”. It still has a shot at the top ten, but a slim shot. The biggest release of the week is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, as it is opening in an estimated 3,800 theaters. However, the buzz is weak and its reviews won’t help either. It will likely struggle to top $20 million. This gives Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween a shot at first place. The best new release of the week is Ouija: Origin of Evil. One would hope a horror film earning 80% positive reviews ten days before Halloween would at least have a shot at first place. We’ll see. Finally there’s Keeping Up with the Joneses. It’s bad and that’s all I need to say about that. There is good news. This weekend last year was a disaster. The biggest wide release was The Last Witch Hunter and it earned less than $11 million. The biggest film was The Martian, which earned under $16 million. We could have two films top $20 million, so 2016 should end the slump it has been in. More...

2016 Preview: October

October 1st, 2016

The Girl on the Train

September is over and we should all be glad about that. Unless the final weekend brings a surprise $100 million hit or two, 2016’s lead over 2015 will shrink over the month. There were some bright spots, most notably Sully, which will be the biggest hit of the month. On the other hand, we had more outright bombs than even midlevel hits. Sadly, October isn’t much better. There are a couple of films that could be $100 million hits, but most of the films will struggle to become midlevel hits. Both Inferno and The Girl on the Train are aiming for $100 million. One of them might get there too. If both get there, then October will be seen as a success. By comparison, last October was led by The Martian; however, because of a misalignment in the calendar, The Martian’s opening weekend actually lines up with the final weekend in September. It had great legs, so that will help 2015 early in the month, but the rest of the month was terrible last year and I think 2016 will come out ahead as a result. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2016 3 $14,065,500   3,167 $4,441   $14,065,500 1
Oct 28, 2016 5 $7,110,185 -49% 3,168 $2,244   $24,678,810 2
Nov 4, 2016 8 $3,869,765 -46% 2,380 $1,626   $31,259,015 3
Nov 11, 2016 11 $1,730,605 -55% 1,538 $1,125   $34,240,695 4
Nov 18, 2016 20 $303,855 -82% 381 $798   $34,904,885 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 20, 2016 P $722,000     0     $722,000  
Oct 21, 2016 3 $5,509,610     3,167 $1,740   $5,509,610 1
Oct 22, 2016 4 $5,547,055 +1%   3,167 $1,752   $11,056,665 2
Oct 23, 2016 4 $3,008,835 -46%   3,167 $950   $14,065,500 3
Oct 24, 2016 4 $878,545 -71%   3,167 $277   $14,944,045 4
Oct 25, 2016 4 $1,130,450 +29%   3,167 $357   $16,074,495 5
Oct 26, 2016 4 $724,220 -36%   3,167 $229   $16,798,715 6
Oct 27, 2016 4 $769,910 +6%   3,167 $243   $17,568,625 7
Oct 28, 2016 5 $2,196,185 +185% -60% 3,168 $693   $19,764,810 8
Oct 29, 2016 5 $3,043,010 +39% -45% 3,168 $961   $22,807,820 9
Oct 30, 2016 5 $1,870,990 -39% -38% 3,168 $591   $24,678,810 10
Oct 31, 2016 3 $1,231,005 -34% +40% 3,168 $389   $25,909,815 11
Nov 1, 2016 5 $650,930 -47% -42% 3,168 $205   $26,560,745 12
Nov 2, 2016 6 $432,580 -34% -40% 3,168 $137   $26,993,325 13
Nov 3, 2016 6 $395,925 -8% -49% 3,168 $125   $27,389,250 14
Nov 4, 2016 8 $1,183,340 +199% -46% 2,380 $497   $28,572,590 15
Nov 5, 2016 8 $1,798,020 +52% -41% 2,380 $755   $30,370,610 16
Nov 6, 2016 8 $888,405 -51% -53% 2,380 $373   $31,259,015 17
Nov 7, 2016 8 $335,550 -62% -73% 2,380 $141   $31,594,565 18
Nov 8, 2016 8 $375,120 +12% -42% 2,380 $158   $31,969,685 19
Nov 9, 2016 9 $232,985 -38% -46% 2,380 $98   $32,202,670 20
Nov 10, 2016 8 $307,420 +32% -22% 2,380 $129   $32,510,090 21
Nov 11, 2016 11 $632,340 +106% -47% 1,538 $411   $33,142,430 22
Nov 12, 2016 11 $757,235 +20% -58% 1,538 $492   $33,899,665 23
Nov 13, 2016 12 $341,030 -55% -62% 1,538 $222   $34,240,695 24
Nov 14, 2016 13 $96,070 -72% -71% 1,538 $62   $34,336,765 25
Nov 15, 2016 13 $122,895 +28% -67% 1,538 $80   $34,459,660 26
Nov 16, 2016 13 $90,385 -26% -61% 1,538 $59   $34,550,045 27
Nov 17, 2016 13 $50,985 -44% -83% 1,538 $33   $34,601,030 28
Nov 18, 2016 - $91,890 +80% -85% 381 $241   $34,692,920 29
Nov 19, 2016 - $136,750 +49% -82% 381 $359   $34,829,670 30
Nov 20, 2016 - $75,215 -45% -78% 381 $197   $34,904,885 31
Nov 21, 2016 - $37,215 -51% -61% 381 $98   $34,942,100 32
Nov 22, 2016 - $31,350 -16% -74% 381 $82   $34,973,450 33
Nov 23, 2016 - $12,390 -60% -86% 381 $33   $34,985,840 34
Nov 24, 2016 - $7,130 -42% -86% 381 $19   $34,992,970 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2016 4 $17,568,625   3,167 $5,547   $17,568,625 1
Oct 28, 2016 5 $9,820,625 -44% 3,168 $3,100   $27,389,250 2
Nov 4, 2016 8 $5,120,840 -48% 2,380 $2,152   $32,510,090 3
Nov 11, 2016 12 $2,090,940 -59% 1,538 $1,360   $34,601,030 4
Nov 18, 2016 26 $391,940 -81% 381 $1,029   $34,992,970 5
Nov 25, 2016 42 $70,450 -82% 81 $870   $35,063,420 6
Dec 2, 2016 46 $41,600 -41% 69 $603   $35,105,020 7
Dec 9, 2016 47 $22,975 -45% 43 $534   $35,127,995 8
Dec 16, 2016 55 $13,170 -43% 21 $627   $35,141,165 9
Dec 23, 2016 67 $3,340 -75% 4 $835   $35,144,505 10

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 10/20/2016 $661,297 192 192 669 $1,898,904 1/1/2019
Australia 10/21/2016 $696,511 171 171 614 $1,766,308 1/5/2017
Austria 10/21/2016 $0 0 24 64 $244,409 12/29/2016
Belgium 11/25/2016 $160,353 25 25 136 $415,938 1/25/2017
Brazil 10/21/2016 $724,000 370 470 1,146 $1,796,122 12/6/2016
Chile 10/27/2016 $20,536 48 57 224 $804,732 12/31/2018
Colombia 10/20/2016 $0 0 163 343 $1,284,561 12/31/2018
Croatia 10/27/2016 $20,000 19 19 66 $63,015 12/31/2018
Finland 10/21/2016 $0 0 26 66 $100,600 12/21/2016
France 11/4/2016 $1,053,393 172 172 642 $2,616,956 12/13/2016
Germany 10/21/2016 $754,000 271 276 1,331 $1,973,302 12/29/2016
Greece 10/20/2016 $0 0 18 30 $148,358 11/29/2016
Indonesia 11/4/2016 $1,600,000 200 200 200 $1,600,000 12/31/2018
Italy 10/27/2016 $795,712 198 242 627 $2,675,886 12/6/2016
Lithuania 10/28/2016 $30,432 116 116 198 $96,861 12/14/2016
Malaysia 11/4/2016 $688,329 119 120 442 $1,489,417 12/21/2016
Mexico 10/21/2016 $2,206,091 713 714 2,209 $5,232,885 12/21/2016
Netherlands 10/27/2016 $186,422 57 57 257 $569,897 12/21/2016
New Zealand 10/21/2016 $72,999 35 36 131 $205,245 12/21/2016
Panama 10/20/2016 $0 0 75 143 $995,908 12/31/2018
Peru 10/20/2016 $0 0 80 134 $912,715 12/31/2018
Philippines 10/26/2016 $403,038 160 160 257 $791,048 12/31/2018
Poland 10/28/2016 $182,260 121 121 289 $456,094 12/31/2018
Russia (CIS) 11/10/2016 $559,569 651 651 1,437 $1,060,064 12/31/2018
Singapore 11/4/2016 $361,450 29 29 82 $675,916 12/6/2016
Slovenia 10/20/2016 $11,030 9 9 45 $49,720 12/6/2016
South Africa 10/28/2016 $18,553 25 25 57 $41,091 11/22/2016
South Korea 11/8/2016 $1,145,379 467 467 875 $2,257,288 12/21/2016
Spain 10/28/2016 $1,059,296 252 302 1,240 $3,414,507 12/29/2016
Sweden 10/21/2016 $0 0 57 161 $384,256 12/13/2016
Switzerland 10/20/2016 $0 0 30 125 $346,666 12/21/2016
Switzerland (French Speaking) 11/4/2016 $44,000 8 8 8 $44,000 11/7/2016
Taiwan 10/21/2016 $0 0 65 141 $613,541 11/29/2016
Thailand 11/4/2016 $70,182 41 41 86 $149,917 11/22/2016
Turkey 11/18/2016 $40,614 72 72 137 $106,125 2/26/2019
United Kingdom 10/21/2016 $951,924 408 419 1,467 $3,452,187 12/13/2016
Venezuela 10/21/2016 $0 0 45 102 $144,524 12/21/2016
 
Rest of World $5,808,398
 
International Total$46,687,361 2/26/2019

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
Jan 22, 2017932,859 32,859$590,148$590,1482

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Jan 22, 20171119,995 19,995$399,095$399,0952

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