The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

The Taking of Pelham 123
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $65,452,312Details
International Box Office $86,912,058Details
Worldwide Box Office $152,364,370
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $24,970,600 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $10,510,367 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $35,480,967
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Walter Garber is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train’s passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there’s one riddle Garber can’t solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$23,373,102 (35.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:43.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$110,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,074 opening theaters/3,077 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $91,895,036

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 12th, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: November 3rd, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for violence and pervasive language
Running Time: 106 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Taken 3
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Keywords: Action Thriller
Source:Remake
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Films, Escape Artists
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top Remake Weekend Domestic 60 $23,373,102 Jun 12, 2009 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 12, 2009 3 $23,373,102   3,074 $7,603   $23,373,102 1
Jun 19, 2009 5 $12,034,899 -49% 3,077 $3,911   $44,067,224 2
Jun 26, 2009 7 $5,451,107 -55% 2,995 $1,820   $53,456,827 3
Jul 3, 2009 8 $2,534,228 -54% 1,908 $1,328   $58,508,070 4
Jul 10, 2009 10 $1,543,516 -39% 1,116 $1,383   $61,437,955 5
Jul 17, 2009 11 $889,259 -42% 610 $1,458   $62,900,310 6
Jul 24, 2009 17 $491,478 -45% 371 $1,325   $63,838,453 7
Jul 31, 2009 20 $456,249 -7% 383 $1,191   $64,541,337 8
Aug 7, 2009 27 $217,648 -52% 288 $756   $64,759,075 9
Aug 14, 2009 31 $157,961 -27% 202 $782   $65,247,655 10
Aug 21, 2009 34 $122,931 -22% 163 $754   $65,452,312 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jun 12, 2009 3 $8,234,347     3,074 $2,679   $8,234,347 1
Jun 13, 2009 3 $9,335,143 +13%   3,074 $3,037   $17,569,490 2
Jun 14, 2009 3 $5,803,612 -38%   3,074 $1,888   $23,373,102 3
Jun 15, 2009 3 $2,327,623 -60%   3,074 $757   $25,700,725 4
Jun 16, 2009 3 $2,427,109 +4%   3,074 $790   $28,127,834 5
Jun 17, 2009 3 $1,963,685 -19%   3,074 $639   $30,091,519 6
Jun 18, 2009 3 $1,940,806 -1%   3,074 $631   $32,032,325 7
Jun 19, 2009 5 $3,201,315 +65% -61% 3,077 $1,040   $35,233,640 8
Jun 20, 2009 5 $4,645,566 +45% -50% 3,077 $1,510   $39,879,206 9
Jun 21, 2009 5 $4,188,018 -10% -28% 3,077 $1,361   $44,067,224 10
Jun 22, 2009 5 $1,158,303 -72% -50% 3,077 $376   $45,225,527 11
Jun 23, 2009 5 $1,137,856 -2% -53% 3,077 $370   $46,363,383 12
Jun 24, 2009 6 $867,885 -24% -56% 3,077 $282   $47,231,268 13
Jun 25, 2009 6 $774,452 -11% -60% 3,077 $252   $48,005,720 14
Jun 26, 2009 7 $1,550,671 +100% -52% 2,995 $518   $49,556,391 15
Jun 27, 2009 6 $2,325,748 +50% -50% 2,995 $777   $51,882,139 16
Jun 28, 2009 7 $1,574,688 -32% -62% 2,995 $526   $53,456,827 17
Jun 29, 2009 7 $685,997 -56% -41% 2,995 $229   $54,142,824 18
Jun 30, 2009 7 $828,005 +21% -27% 2,995 $276   $54,970,829 19
Jul 1, 2009 9 $459,802 -44% -47% 2,995 $154   $55,430,631 20
Jul 2, 2009 9 $543,211 +18% -30% 2,995 $181   $55,973,842 21
Jul 3, 2009 8 $948,733 +75% -39% 1,908 $497   $56,922,575 22
Jul 4, 2009 8 $789,112 -17% -66% 1,908 $414   $57,711,687 23
Jul 5, 2009 9 $796,383 +1% -49% 1,908 $417   $58,508,070 24
Jul 6, 2009 9 $353,756 -56% -48% 1,908 $185   $58,861,826 25
Jul 7, 2009 9 $376,587 +6% -55% 1,908 $197   $59,238,413 26
Jul 8, 2009 9 $336,279 -11% -27% 1,908 $176   $59,574,692 27
Jul 9, 2009 10 $319,747 -5% -41% 1,908 $168   $59,894,439 28
Jul 10, 2009 11 $460,615 +44% -51% 1,116 $413   $60,355,054 29
Jul 11, 2009 10 $656,462 +43% -17% 1,116 $588   $61,011,516 30
Jul 12, 2009 10 $426,439 -35% -46% 1,116 $382   $61,437,955 31
Jul 13, 2009 10 $178,113 -58% -50% 1,116 $160   $61,616,068 32
Jul 14, 2009 11 $177,939 n/c -53% 1,116 $159   $61,794,007 33
Jul 15, 2009 11 $105,439 -41% -69% 1,116 $94   $61,899,446 34
Jul 16, 2009 11 $111,605 +6% -65% 1,116 $100   $62,011,051 35
Jul 17, 2009 11 $266,937 +139% -42% 610 $438   $62,277,988 36
Jul 18, 2009 11 $384,594 +44% -41% 610 $630   $62,662,582 37
Jul 19, 2009 12 $237,728 -38% -44% 610 $390   $62,900,310 38

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 12, 2009 3 $32,032,325   3,074 $10,420   $32,032,325 1
Jun 19, 2009 6 $15,973,395 -50% 3,077 $5,191   $48,005,720 2
Jun 26, 2009 9 $7,968,122 -50% 2,995 $2,660   $55,973,842 3
Jul 3, 2009 9 $3,920,597 -51% 1,908 $2,055   $59,894,439 4
Jul 10, 2009 11 $2,116,612 -46% 1,116 $1,897   $62,011,051 5
Jul 17, 2009 12 $1,335,924 -37% 610 $2,190   $63,346,975 6
Jul 24, 2009 19 $738,113 -45% 371 $1,990   $64,085,088 7
Jul 31, 2009 24 $456,339 -38% 383 $1,191   $64,541,427 8
Aug 7, 2009 23 $548,267 +20% 288 $1,904   $65,089,694 9
Aug 14, 2009 31 $239,687 -56% 202 $1,187   $65,329,381 10
Aug 21, 2009 37 $122,931 -49% 163 $754   $65,370,586 11

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
Nov 8, 20093946,221 946,221$14,562,341$14,562,3411
Nov 15, 20097208,017-78% 1,154,238$3,201,382$17,763,7232
Nov 22, 20091582,415-60% 1,236,653$1,317,816$19,081,5393
Dec 6, 20092857,366 1,314,284$917,282$20,322,8585

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Nov 8, 20092154,132 154,132$3,595,909$3,595,9091
Nov 15, 2009733,558-78% 187,690$637,270$4,233,1792
Nov 22, 2009816,334-51% 204,024$310,179$4,543,3583
Nov 29, 20099103,384+533% 307,408$1,963,271$6,506,6294
Dec 6, 20091329,255-72% 336,663$555,554$7,062,1835
Dec 13, 2009888,816+204% 425,479$1,686,616$8,748,7996

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Leading Cast

Denzel Washington    Walter Garber
John Travolta    Ryder

Supporting Cast

John Turturro    Camonetti
Luis Guzmán    Phil Ramos
Michael Rispoli    John Johnson
James Gandolfini    Mayor
Frank Wood    Police Commissioner Sterman
Gary Basaraba    Jerry Pollard
Ramon Rodriguez    Delgado
Gbenga Akinnagbe    Wallace
Katherine Sigismund    Mom
Jake Siciliano    Boy
Aunjanue Ellis    Therese
Alex Kaluzhsky    George
Tonye Patano    Regina
Jason Butler Harner    Mr. Thomas

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tony Scott    Director
Brian Helgeland    Screenwriter
John Godey    Story Creator
Harry Gregson-Williams    Composer
Richard Baratta    Associate Producer
Todd Black    Producer
Jason Blumenthal    Producer
Michael Costigan    Executive Producer
Don Ferrarone    Associate Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh    Executive Producer
Tony Scott    Producer
Steve Tisch    Producer
Barry Waldman    Executive Producer
John Wildermuth    Associate Producer
Tobias Schliessler    Cinematographer
Chris Lebenzon    Editor
Denise Chamian    Casting Director
Chris Seagers    Production Designer
David Swayze    Art Director
Regina Graves    Set Decorator
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus    Costume Designer
Richard Baratta    Unit Production Manager
Trevor Waterson    Production Supervisor
Jill Astmann    Make-up and Hair Designer
John Wildermuth    Assistant Director
Alexander Witt    Second Unit Director
Kami Asgar    Supervising Sound Editor
Sean McCormack    Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Boyes    Sound Designer
Anthony Adams    Sound Editor
Michael Dressel    Sound Editor
Jon Wakeham    Sound Editor
Jacob Riehle    Assistant Sound Editor

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

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November 25th, 2009

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November 18th, 2009

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DVD Rentals - G.I.Joe Takes Top Spot

November 18th, 2009

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November 2nd, 2009

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October 31st, 2009

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October 19th, 2009

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October 11th, 2009

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October 4th, 2009

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September 26th, 2009

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September 19th, 2009

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September 10th, 2009

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International Details - Still a Force to be Reckoned With

September 5th, 2009

G-Force just missed the top five with $7.09 million on 2964 screens in 30 markets for a total of $67.97 million. The film had no major market openings this week, but it did add $2.17 million on 409 screens in Russia for a total of $8.93 million after two weeks there. Up next is Spain this weekend, which means it could climb back into the top five, if it performs well there. More...

International Details - Post Summer Hangover

August 30th, 2009

Summer is mostly over and we're moving back to the normal schedule for the international box office columns. Mostly. There are still not enough multi-million dollar films to fill out the top 30, but as the blockbusters make way for smaller releases, that will change. Meanwhile, The Hangover remained in sixth place with $7.65 million on 2782 screens in 46 markets for a total of $152.38 million internationally and $420.65 million worldwide. The film opened in first place in Brazil with $1.13 million on 205 screens, while it remained in first place in Mexico with $1.04 million on 398 screens over the weekend for a total of $3.56 million after two. Other million dollar markets include Spain where it was down just 18% to $1.27 million on 319 screens over the weekend for a total of $3.88 million after two, and Germany where it added $1.02 million on 427 screens giving the film a total of $15.29 million after a month of release. More...

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August 22nd, 2009

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August 16th, 2009

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August 8th, 2009

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August 1st, 2009

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June 23rd, 2009

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Decent Proposal

June 18th, 2009

We have another two new saturation level releases and two holdovers that will play an important part in this week's box office race, again. It appears that only one of the new films has a legitimate shot at top spot, while we could have our first threpeat in nearly a year. Overall, the box office looks like it will continue its losing streak vs. 2009, as this time last year was marginally stronger. Hopefully that will change next week. More...

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June 16th, 2009

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June 14th, 2009

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June 11th, 2009

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  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Full Financials
  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Synopsis

Walter Garber is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train’s passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there’s one riddle Garber can’t solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$23,373,102 (35.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:43.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$110,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,074 opening theaters/3,077 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $91,895,036

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 12th, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: November 3rd, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for violence and pervasive language
Running Time: 106 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Taken 3
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Keywords: Action Thriller
Source:Remake
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Films, Escape Artists
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top Remake Weekend Domestic 60 $23,373,102 Jun 12, 2009 3

Leading Cast

Denzel Washington    Walter Garber
John Travolta    Ryder

Supporting Cast

John Turturro    Camonetti
Luis Guzmán    Phil Ramos
Michael Rispoli    John Johnson
James Gandolfini    Mayor
Frank Wood    Police Commissioner Sterman
Gary Basaraba    Jerry Pollard
Ramon Rodriguez    Delgado
Gbenga Akinnagbe    Wallace
Katherine Sigismund    Mom
Jake Siciliano    Boy
Aunjanue Ellis    Therese
Alex Kaluzhsky    George
Tonye Patano    Regina
Jason Butler Harner    Mr. Thomas

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tony Scott    Director
Brian Helgeland    Screenwriter
John Godey    Story Creator
Harry Gregson-Williams    Composer
Richard Baratta    Associate Producer
Todd Black    Producer
Jason Blumenthal    Producer
Michael Costigan    Executive Producer
Don Ferrarone    Associate Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh    Executive Producer
Tony Scott    Producer
Steve Tisch    Producer
Barry Waldman    Executive Producer
John Wildermuth    Associate Producer
Tobias Schliessler    Cinematographer
Chris Lebenzon    Editor
Denise Chamian    Casting Director
Chris Seagers    Production Designer
David Swayze    Art Director
Regina Graves    Set Decorator
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus    Costume Designer
Richard Baratta    Unit Production Manager
Trevor Waterson    Production Supervisor
Jill Astmann    Make-up and Hair Designer
John Wildermuth    Assistant Director
Alexander Witt    Second Unit Director
Kami Asgar    Supervising Sound Editor
Sean McCormack    Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Boyes    Sound Designer
Anthony Adams    Sound Editor
Michael Dressel    Sound Editor
Jon Wakeham    Sound Editor
Jacob Riehle    Assistant Sound Editor

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

DVD Rentals: Ugly Upsets Up

November 25th, 2009

The same two new releases that topped the sales chart this week also topped the rental chart, although they were in the opposite order. The Ugly Truth took first place with more than 50% more rentals than Up. More...

DVD Sales - Rise of G.I.Joe

November 18th, 2009

There were five new releases sprinkled throughout the top 30 on this week's sales chart, mostly in the top ten. This includes a new number one best selling DVD, G.I.Joe - The Rise of Cobra, which sold 2.54 million units and accounted for $41.00 million in consumer spending at retail. This is on par with Wolverine sales late in September. More...

DVD Rentals - G.I.Joe Takes Top Spot

November 18th, 2009

There were five new releases top reach the top 30 of the rental charts, including the top two rentals. G.I.Joe - The Rise of Cobra generated roughly 28% more rentals than The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. This is obviously much closer than they were theatrically. More...

DVD Releases for November 3rd, 2009 - Part II

November 2nd, 2009

Another week with a large selection of great releases, including several contenders for DVD Pick of the Week. (There are also more than a few releases that could have been contenders, but the screeners still have not yet arrived. I fear they will all arrive on the same day and the sheer number of them will cause my head to explode.) The best new release this week is Food, Inc. on either DVD or Blu-ray. Classic releases like North By Northwest on Blu-ray and It's a Wonderful Life on Blu-ray are must haves, as is the James Bond Blu-ray Box Set. Despite there being more than a dozen releases this week where I'm still waiting for the screener to arrive, the list as still too long to fit on one page. The second part can be found here. More...

DVD Releases for November 3rd, 2009 - Part I

November 2nd, 2009

Another week with a large selection of great releases, including several contenders for DVD Pick of the Week. (There are also more than a few releases that could have been contenders, but the screeners still have not yet arrived. I fear they will all arrive on the same day and the sheer number of them will cause my head to explode.) The best new release this week is Food, Inc. on either DVD or Blu-ray. Classic releases like North By Northwest on Blu-ray and It's a Wonderful Life on Blu-ray are must haves, as is the James Bond Blu-ray Box Set. Despite there being more than a dozen releases this week where I'm still waiting for the screener to arrive, the list as still too long to fit on one page. The second part can be found here. More...

International Details - An Ugly Milestone

October 31st, 2009

The Ugly Truth reached a major milestone over the weekend with $5.75 million on 2046 screens in 55 markets for a total of $102.27 million internationally. Its biggest market of the weekend was Spain, where it added $1.86 million on 360 screens for a total of $5.17 million. With a debut in Italy a few weeks away, it will likely fall sharply next weekend, but should have no trouble earning $200 million worldwide before its run is over. More...

International details - Agora Speaks to the Masses

October 19th, 2009

Agora opened in first place in Spain and sixth place internationally with $7.90 million on 462 screens. This is great news, as the film cost $70 million to make and it will need a massive run to break even. It won't have to earn all of it in Spain, on the other hand, and should perform well throughout Europe and when it opens here. More...

International Details - Nothing Small About Petit

October 11th, 2009

Le Petit Nicolas debuted in sixth place internationally with $9.39 million on 618 screens in 3 markets. Of that total, $8.88 million was earned on 571 screens in France, which was more than five times the amount earned by the second place film. More...

International Details - Number Six for District Nine

October 4th, 2009

District 9 climbed into sixth place with $6.19 million on 2547 screens in 35 markets for a total of $56.88 million. This includes a fifth place, $926,000 opening on 253 screens in Italy, while it added $1.94 million on 448 screens during the full week in France for a total of $6.05 million after two. More...

International Details - Viking Still Pillaging International Box Office

September 26th, 2009

Vicky the Viking fell to sixth place with 7.40 million on 898 screens in 3 markets for a total of $24.55 million. Of that, $5.92 million was earned on 751 screens in Germany and it now has $18.94 million in its native market. More...

International Details - Dusk for Ice Age

September 19th, 2009

Ice Age - Dawn of the Dinosaurs fell out of the top five this past weekend earning $7.08 million on 3521 screens in 35 markets for a total of $670.44 million internationally and $865.11 million worldwide. It is now the third highest grossing film internationally of all time, while it is 18th place worldwide. That's quite a gap. The film remained in first place in Italy earning $3.14 million on 690 screens over the weekend for a total of $33.63 million after three. So far the film has earned more than 77% of its worldwide box office internationally, which is a very high percentage, and it will keep creeping higher as its international run comes to a close. More...

International Top Five - Final Fights for First Place But Basterds Prevails

September 10th, 2009

There was a close two-way race for top spot on the international box office chart with Inglourious Basterds just coming out on top with $14.90 million on 2,929 screens in 34 markets for a total of $83.99 million. The film remained in first place in France with $3.7 million over the weekend and now has $18.8 million in total. It was pushed into second place with Germany, but it was still impressive with $3.02 million on 466 screens over the weekend for a total of $13.99 million after three. It opens in Spain in just over a week's time, and when it does it will have reached $100 million internationally and $200 million worldwide, and will likely become the undisputed biggest hit of Quentin Tarantino's career when it does. More...

International Details - Still a Force to be Reckoned With

September 5th, 2009

G-Force just missed the top five with $7.09 million on 2964 screens in 30 markets for a total of $67.97 million. The film had no major market openings this week, but it did add $2.17 million on 409 screens in Russia for a total of $8.93 million after two weeks there. Up next is Spain this weekend, which means it could climb back into the top five, if it performs well there. More...

International Details - Post Summer Hangover

August 30th, 2009

Summer is mostly over and we're moving back to the normal schedule for the international box office columns. Mostly. There are still not enough multi-million dollar films to fill out the top 30, but as the blockbusters make way for smaller releases, that will change. Meanwhile, The Hangover remained in sixth place with $7.65 million on 2782 screens in 46 markets for a total of $152.38 million internationally and $420.65 million worldwide. The film opened in first place in Brazil with $1.13 million on 205 screens, while it remained in first place in Mexico with $1.04 million on 398 screens over the weekend for a total of $3.56 million after two. Other million dollar markets include Spain where it was down just 18% to $1.27 million on 319 screens over the weekend for a total of $3.88 million after two, and Germany where it added $1.02 million on 427 screens giving the film a total of $15.29 million after a month of release. More...

International Details - Enemies has a lot of International Friends

August 22nd, 2009

Public Enemies remained in fifth place with $8.74 million on 2919 screens in 49 markets for a total of $76.20 million. The film opened in first place in Spain with $2.44 million on 460 screens, but had to settle for fifth in South Korea with $1.22 million on 375 screens over the weekend and $1.70 million in total. With Debuts in Italy and Japan still ahead, the film should have no trouble topping $100 million internationally and $200 million worldwide. However, it was a costly film to make, so it will have to show some strength on the home market to show a profit. More...

International Details - Potter Hits Half a Billion

August 16th, 2009

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince became just the second film of the year to reach $500 million on the international chart, but the sixth film of that franchise to reach that milestone. Over the weekend it earned $22.85 million on 9346 screens in 63 markets for a total of $548.68 million internationally and $822.53 million worldwide after just four weeks of release. The film is running on holdovers, but it did place third in France adding $3.78 million on 918 screens over the weekend for a total of $45.08 million in that market. Meanwhile it remained in first place in Germany with $2.74 million on 908 screens giving it $54.68 million in total. Its best market overall remains the U.K. where it has made $73.85 million, including $2.25 million on 535 screens over the past weekend. More...

International Details - One for the Ages

August 8th, 2009

Ice Age - Dawn of the Dinosaurs became the all-time highest grossing animated film on the international scene during the past week. Over the weekend it earned $24.66 million on 8844 screens in 68 markets for a total of $551.39 million internationally, which tops the $526.88 million earned by Finding Nemo. On the other hand, that film made $866.59 million worldwide compared to this film's running tally of $733.45 million. Ice Age isn't done yet, and should reach a couple milestones before it is done. but the record is likely safe. More...

International Details - Ice Not Showing its Age

August 1st, 2009

It took Ice Age - Dawn of the Dinosaurs just a month to reach $500 million internationally becoming just the seventeenth film to reach that milestone. Over the weekend it added $40.37 million on 10,518 screens in 102 markets for a total of $505.18 million internationally and $676.68 million worldwide. The week the film opened in Japan, but it went nowhere in that market finishing in 10th place with $428,000 on 233 screens. The film opens in South Korea in a couple of weeks and in Italy at the end of the month, and when it does it should be at $600 million internationally and $800 million worldwide. More...

Millions Accept Box Office Proposal

June 23rd, 2009

It was a better-than-expected weekend at the box office as every film in the top five matched or exceeded expectations. This led to an overall industry haul of $151 million, which is 9.6% higher than last weekend and 5.6% higher than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 has earned $4.78 billion, which is 10.5% higher than 2008's pace. More...

Decent Proposal

June 18th, 2009

We have another two new saturation level releases and two holdovers that will play an important part in this week's box office race, again. It appears that only one of the new films has a legitimate shot at top spot, while we could have our first threpeat in nearly a year. Overall, the box office looks like it will continue its losing streak vs. 2009, as this time last year was marginally stronger. Hopefully that will change next week. More...

Box Office Lacks Imagination

June 16th, 2009

It was a rough weekend at the box office as neither saturation level new release was able to live up to expectations. Even with stronger than expected holdovers, total box office receipts were still down 16.7% from last weekend to $138 million, which is 23.3% below the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 has earned $4.55 billion at the box office, which is still 10.9% higher than last year's pace, but we are getting to the point where attendance might show declines, as we've lost a lot of ground in the past few weeks. More...

Weekend Estimates: Hangover Tops Weekend, Shows Record-Breaking Legs

June 14th, 2009

After a titanic three-way struggle at the top of the chart, the weekend belongs to The Hangover, which beat off a continued strong run from Up and a decent, but slightly disappointing debut from The Taking of Pelham 123. Hangover recorded the best second weekend decline ever for a movie playing in over 3,000 theaters, excluding holiday weekends -- a truly remarkable performance, and a sign that this will be the surprise hit of Summer. For comparison, the record was previously held by Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, which fell 27% in its second weekend. Hangover is projected to fall 25.7%, so the record isn't guaranteed, but the movie is moving in pretty exalted circles. More...

Movie Website Reviews for the Weekend of June 12th, 2009

June 13th, 2009

Terrible week more movie site with two movies without a site I could find, two more that either had too many dead links or crashed my browser, and a couple others with just the bare minimum, or less. None jump up as worth of the Weekly Website Award, but I think I was most pleasantly surprised by Moon's Official Site. More...

Confusion Over Which Films will Place 1 2 3

June 11th, 2009

We have two new saturation level releases and two holdovers that will play an important part in this week's box office race, and three of them have a legitimate shot at taking first place. This depth should help the overall box office numbers, but the weekend will still have a hard time reaching the box office level of last year when The Incredible Hulk opened with just over $55 million. In fact, the number one film this year might not earn half that much. Let's hope that is not the case, but there is certainly a chance of that happening. On the other end of the spectrum, there is a slim chance the top film surprise by earning $40 million, or more, and coasting to $100 million in total. More...

2009 Preview: June

June 1st, 2009

So far we are one month into summer, and it looks like we will have six $100 million movies already (as I'm writing this, only two are confirmed, while three more should reach that milestone over the weekend.) However, June doesn't look as strong, either compared to last month, or the same month last year. It's not entirely bad, and we could have the bigget movie of the year opening this month, but don't expect six more $100 million movies. In fact, there's a chance we won't get half that many. More...

Cast Updates - March 28, 2008

March 28th, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Crazy on the Outside, Two Lovers, W., and more! More...

New Movie US Release Dates - November 25, 2007

November 25th, 2007

This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for The Lovely Bones, The Taking of Pelham 123, G.I. Joe and more! More...

New Movie US Release Dates - November 11, 2007

November 11th, 2007

This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for The Rocker, Babylon A.D., The Taking of Pelham 123 and more! More...

New Movie Announcements, Stars and Directors - October 30, 2007

October 30th, 2007

This week another number of upcoming movies, new stars and directors have been added to our archive! More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 12, 2009 3 $23,373,102   3,074 $7,603   $23,373,102 1
Jun 19, 2009 5 $12,034,899 -49% 3,077 $3,911   $44,067,224 2
Jun 26, 2009 7 $5,451,107 -55% 2,995 $1,820   $53,456,827 3
Jul 3, 2009 8 $2,534,228 -54% 1,908 $1,328   $58,508,070 4
Jul 10, 2009 10 $1,543,516 -39% 1,116 $1,383   $61,437,955 5
Jul 17, 2009 11 $889,259 -42% 610 $1,458   $62,900,310 6
Jul 24, 2009 17 $491,478 -45% 371 $1,325   $63,838,453 7
Jul 31, 2009 20 $456,249 -7% 383 $1,191   $64,541,337 8
Aug 7, 2009 27 $217,648 -52% 288 $756   $64,759,075 9
Aug 14, 2009 31 $157,961 -27% 202 $782   $65,247,655 10
Aug 21, 2009 34 $122,931 -22% 163 $754   $65,452,312 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jun 12, 2009 3 $8,234,347     3,074 $2,679   $8,234,347 1
Jun 13, 2009 3 $9,335,143 +13%   3,074 $3,037   $17,569,490 2
Jun 14, 2009 3 $5,803,612 -38%   3,074 $1,888   $23,373,102 3
Jun 15, 2009 3 $2,327,623 -60%   3,074 $757   $25,700,725 4
Jun 16, 2009 3 $2,427,109 +4%   3,074 $790   $28,127,834 5
Jun 17, 2009 3 $1,963,685 -19%   3,074 $639   $30,091,519 6
Jun 18, 2009 3 $1,940,806 -1%   3,074 $631   $32,032,325 7
Jun 19, 2009 5 $3,201,315 +65% -61% 3,077 $1,040   $35,233,640 8
Jun 20, 2009 5 $4,645,566 +45% -50% 3,077 $1,510   $39,879,206 9
Jun 21, 2009 5 $4,188,018 -10% -28% 3,077 $1,361   $44,067,224 10
Jun 22, 2009 5 $1,158,303 -72% -50% 3,077 $376   $45,225,527 11
Jun 23, 2009 5 $1,137,856 -2% -53% 3,077 $370   $46,363,383 12
Jun 24, 2009 6 $867,885 -24% -56% 3,077 $282   $47,231,268 13
Jun 25, 2009 6 $774,452 -11% -60% 3,077 $252   $48,005,720 14
Jun 26, 2009 7 $1,550,671 +100% -52% 2,995 $518   $49,556,391 15
Jun 27, 2009 6 $2,325,748 +50% -50% 2,995 $777   $51,882,139 16
Jun 28, 2009 7 $1,574,688 -32% -62% 2,995 $526   $53,456,827 17
Jun 29, 2009 7 $685,997 -56% -41% 2,995 $229   $54,142,824 18
Jun 30, 2009 7 $828,005 +21% -27% 2,995 $276   $54,970,829 19
Jul 1, 2009 9 $459,802 -44% -47% 2,995 $154   $55,430,631 20
Jul 2, 2009 9 $543,211 +18% -30% 2,995 $181   $55,973,842 21
Jul 3, 2009 8 $948,733 +75% -39% 1,908 $497   $56,922,575 22
Jul 4, 2009 8 $789,112 -17% -66% 1,908 $414   $57,711,687 23
Jul 5, 2009 9 $796,383 +1% -49% 1,908 $417   $58,508,070 24
Jul 6, 2009 9 $353,756 -56% -48% 1,908 $185   $58,861,826 25
Jul 7, 2009 9 $376,587 +6% -55% 1,908 $197   $59,238,413 26
Jul 8, 2009 9 $336,279 -11% -27% 1,908 $176   $59,574,692 27
Jul 9, 2009 10 $319,747 -5% -41% 1,908 $168   $59,894,439 28
Jul 10, 2009 11 $460,615 +44% -51% 1,116 $413   $60,355,054 29
Jul 11, 2009 10 $656,462 +43% -17% 1,116 $588   $61,011,516 30
Jul 12, 2009 10 $426,439 -35% -46% 1,116 $382   $61,437,955 31
Jul 13, 2009 10 $178,113 -58% -50% 1,116 $160   $61,616,068 32
Jul 14, 2009 11 $177,939 n/c -53% 1,116 $159   $61,794,007 33
Jul 15, 2009 11 $105,439 -41% -69% 1,116 $94   $61,899,446 34
Jul 16, 2009 11 $111,605 +6% -65% 1,116 $100   $62,011,051 35
Jul 17, 2009 11 $266,937 +139% -42% 610 $438   $62,277,988 36
Jul 18, 2009 11 $384,594 +44% -41% 610 $630   $62,662,582 37
Jul 19, 2009 12 $237,728 -38% -44% 610 $390   $62,900,310 38

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 12, 2009 3 $32,032,325   3,074 $10,420   $32,032,325 1
Jun 19, 2009 6 $15,973,395 -50% 3,077 $5,191   $48,005,720 2
Jun 26, 2009 9 $7,968,122 -50% 2,995 $2,660   $55,973,842 3
Jul 3, 2009 9 $3,920,597 -51% 1,908 $2,055   $59,894,439 4
Jul 10, 2009 11 $2,116,612 -46% 1,116 $1,897   $62,011,051 5
Jul 17, 2009 12 $1,335,924 -37% 610 $2,190   $63,346,975 6
Jul 24, 2009 19 $738,113 -45% 371 $1,990   $64,085,088 7
Jul 31, 2009 24 $456,339 -38% 383 $1,191   $64,541,427 8
Aug 7, 2009 23 $548,267 +20% 288 $1,904   $65,089,694 9
Aug 14, 2009 31 $239,687 -56% 202 $1,187   $65,329,381 10
Aug 21, 2009 37 $122,931 -49% 163 $754   $65,370,586 11

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
Nov 8, 20093946,221 946,221$14,562,341$14,562,3411
Nov 15, 20097208,017-78% 1,154,238$3,201,382$17,763,7232
Nov 22, 20091582,415-60% 1,236,653$1,317,816$19,081,5393
Dec 6, 20092857,366 1,314,284$917,282$20,322,8585

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Nov 8, 20092154,132 154,132$3,595,909$3,595,9091
Nov 15, 2009733,558-78% 187,690$637,270$4,233,1792
Nov 22, 2009816,334-51% 204,024$310,179$4,543,3583
Nov 29, 20099103,384+533% 307,408$1,963,271$6,506,6294
Dec 6, 20091329,255-72% 336,663$555,554$7,062,1835
Dec 13, 2009888,816+204% 425,479$1,686,616$8,748,7996

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