This Means War (2012)

This Means War poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $54,760,791Details
International Box Office $102,213,766Details
Worldwide Box Office $156,974,557
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $12,865,358 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $4,002,517 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $16,867,875
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Synopsis

The world’s two foremost covert CIA operatives are trained assassins and master spies. They've saved the world on countless occasions, but these partners and best friends are about to experience the one situation way beyond their formidable skills - when they realize they're in love with the same woman. For the now-divided duo, this means war – and they’re coming at each other with an arsenal capable of bringing down a small country.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,405,930 (31.8% of total gross)
Legs:3.15 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:34.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$65,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,189 opening theaters/3,189 max. theaters, 4.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $74,160,967

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,682 $54,760,791
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $102,213,766
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,220 $156,974,557

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: February 17th, 2012 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: February 16th, 2012 (Wide) (Serbia and Montenegro)
February 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates)
February 24th, 2012 (Wide) (Bulgaria)
February 29th, 2012 (Wide) (Egypt)
March 15th, 2012 (Wide) (Argentina)
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Video Release: May 22nd, 2012 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content including references, some violence and action, and for language.
(Rating bulletin 2208, 2/1/2012)
Running Time: 120 minutes
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Keywords: Secret Agent, Romance, Love Triangle, Revenge, Relationship Advice, Romantic Comedy, Death of a Sibling, Divorcée Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Overbrook Entertainment, Robert Simonds Company, 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day) 59 $17,405,930 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 89 $24,802,901 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 58 $20,006,912 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 73 $28,509,222 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day) 37 $17,405,930 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 54 $24,802,901 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 37 $20,006,912 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 47 $28,509,222 Feb 17, 2012 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 17, 2012 5 $17,405,930   3,189 $5,458   $19,015,735 1
Feb 24, 2012 7 $8,425,010 -52% 3,189 $2,642   $33,495,646 2
Mar 2, 2012 8 $5,561,323 -34% 2,342 $2,375   $41,399,962 3
Mar 9, 2012 9 $3,756,060 -32% 1,949 $1,927   $46,895,410 4
Mar 16, 2012 10 $2,141,760 -43% 1,660 $1,290   $50,541,542 5
Mar 23, 2012 12 $985,981 -54% 1,188 $830   $52,270,718 6
Mar 30, 2012 16 $417,645 -58% 575 $726   $53,076,934 7
Apr 6, 2012 20 $237,031 -43% 321 $738   $53,477,179 8
Apr 13, 2012 22 $246,065 +4% 284 $866   $53,830,862 9
Apr 20, 2012 22 $209,502 -15% 293 $715   $54,111,032 10
Apr 27, 2012 24 $174,554 -17% 232 $752   $54,351,037 11
May 4, 2012 33 $83,290 -52% 171 $487   $54,483,967 12
May 11, 2012 36 $67,435 -19% 132 $511   $54,586,784 13
May 18, 2012 37 $58,562 -13% 90 $651   $54,670,704 14
May 25, 2012 46 $26,977 -54% 44 $613   $54,719,747 15
Jun 1, 2012 65 $11,987 -56% 25 $479   $54,746,725 16
Jun 8, 2012 76 $5,065 -58% 9 $563   $54,758,461 17

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 17, 2012 4 $5,583,770     3,189 $1,751   $7,193,575 1
Feb 18, 2012 5 $6,893,519 +23%   3,189 $2,162   $14,087,094 2
Feb 19, 2012 5 $4,928,641 -29%   3,189 $1,546   $19,015,735 3
Feb 20, 2012 5 $2,600,982 -47%   3,189 $816   $21,616,717 4
Feb 21, 2012 5 $1,353,590 -48%   3,189 $424   $22,970,307 5
Feb 22, 2012 5 $1,025,112 -24%   3,189 $321   $23,995,419 6
Feb 23, 2012 4 $1,075,217 +5%   3,189 $337   $25,070,636 7
Feb 24, 2012 6 $2,740,087 +155% -51% 3,189 $859   $27,810,723 8
Feb 25, 2012 7 $3,859,941 +41% -44% 3,189 $1,210   $31,670,664 9
Feb 26, 2012 7 $1,824,982 -53% -63% 3,189 $572   $33,495,646 10
Feb 27, 2012 6 $525,498 -71% -80% 3,189 $165   $34,021,144 11
Feb 28, 2012 5 $687,924 +31% -49% 3,189 $216   $34,709,068 12
Feb 29, 2012 5 $543,858 -21% -47% 3,189 $171   $35,252,926 13
Mar 1, 2012 5 $585,713 +8% -46% 3,189 $184   $35,838,639 14
Mar 2, 2012 7 $1,678,176 +187% -39% 2,342 $717   $37,516,815 15
Mar 3, 2012 8 $2,593,035 +55% -33% 2,342 $1,107   $40,109,850 16
Mar 4, 2012 9 $1,290,112 -50% -29% 2,342 $551   $41,399,962 17
Mar 5, 2012 7 $386,058 -70% -27% 2,342 $165   $41,786,020 18
Mar 6, 2012 7 $505,728 +31% -26% 2,342 $216   $42,291,748 19
Mar 7, 2012 6 $404,675 -20% -26% 2,342 $173   $42,696,423 20
Mar 8, 2012 7 $442,927 +9% -24% 2,342 $189   $43,139,350 21
Mar 9, 2012 9 $1,220,791 +176% -27% 1,949 $626   $44,360,141 22
Mar 10, 2012 9 $1,689,506 +38% -35% 1,949 $867   $46,049,647 23
Mar 11, 2012 10 $845,763 -50% -34% 1,949 $434   $46,895,410 24
Mar 12, 2012 10 $346,527 -59% -10% 1,949 $178   $47,241,937 25
Mar 13, 2012 10 $423,710 +22% -16% 1,949 $217   $47,665,647 26
Mar 14, 2012 10 $351,252 -17% -13% 1,949 $180   $48,016,899 27
Mar 15, 2012 10 $382,883 +9% -14% 1,949 $196   $48,399,782 28
Mar 16, 2012 10 $760,279 +99% -38% 1,660 $458   $49,160,061 29
Mar 17, 2012 9 $921,266 +21% -45% 1,660 $555   $50,081,327 30
Mar 18, 2012 11 $460,215 -50% -46% 1,660 $277   $50,541,542 31
Mar 19, 2012 11 $172,476 -63% -50% 1,660 $104   $50,714,018 32
Mar 20, 2012 11 $213,030 +24% -50% 1,660 $128   $50,927,048 33
Mar 21, 2012 10 $180,093 -15% -49% 1,660 $108   $51,107,141 34
Mar 22, 2012 10 $177,596 -1% -54% 1,660 $107   $51,284,737 35
Mar 23, 2012 11 $323,935 +82% -57% 1,188 $273   $51,608,672 36
Mar 24, 2012 12 $449,714 +39% -51% 1,188 $379   $52,058,386 37
Mar 25, 2012 12 $212,332 -53% -54% 1,188 $179   $52,270,718 38
Mar 26, 2012 12 $89,544 -58% -48% 1,188 $75   $52,360,262 39
Mar 27, 2012 12 $102,750 +15% -52% 1,188 $86   $52,463,012 40
Mar 28, 2012 11 $93,230 -9% -48% 1,188 $78   $52,556,242 41
Mar 29, 2012 11 $103,047 +11% -42% 1,188 $87   $52,659,289 42
Mar 30, 2012 - $142,223 +38% -56% 575 $247   $52,801,512 43
Mar 31, 2012 - $183,736 +29% -59% 575 $320   $52,985,248 44
Apr 1, 2012 - $91,686 -50% -57% 575 $159   $53,076,934 45
Apr 2, 2012 - $36,444 -60% -59% 575 $63   $53,113,378 46
Apr 3, 2012 - $47,324 +30% -54% 575 $82   $53,160,702 47
Apr 4, 2012 - $35,041 -26% -62% 575 $61   $53,195,743 48
Apr 5, 2012 - $44,405 +27% -57% 575 $77   $53,240,148 49
Apr 6, 2012 - $92,472 +108% -35% 321 $288   $53,332,620 50
Apr 7, 2012 - $93,660 +1% -49% 321 $292   $53,426,280 51
Apr 8, 2012 - $50,899 -46% -44% 321 $159   $53,477,179 52
Apr 9, 2012 - $28,611 -44% -21% 321 $89   $53,505,790 53
Apr 10, 2012 - $27,389 -4% -42% 321 $85   $53,533,179 54
Apr 11, 2012 - $25,914 -5% -26% 321 $81   $53,559,093 55
Apr 12, 2012 - $25,704 -1% -42% 321 $80   $53,584,797 56
Apr 13, 2012 - $86,539 +237% -6% 284 $305   $53,671,336 57
Apr 14, 2012 - $110,608 +28% +18% 284 $389   $53,781,944 58
Apr 15, 2012 - $48,918 -56% -4% 284 $172   $53,830,862 59
Apr 16, 2012 - $14,711 -70% -49% 284 $52   $53,845,573 60
Apr 17, 2012 - $19,897 +35% -27% 284 $70   $53,865,470 61
Apr 18, 2012 - $16,917 -15% -35% 284 $60   $53,882,387 62
Apr 19, 2012 - $19,143 +13% -26% 284 $67   $53,901,530 63
Apr 20, 2012 - $71,216 +272% -18% 293 $243   $53,972,746 64
Apr 21, 2012 - $93,831 +32% -15% 293 $320   $54,066,577 65
Apr 22, 2012 - $44,455 -53% -9% 293 $152   $54,111,032 66
Apr 23, 2012 - $14,083 -68% -4% 293 $48   $54,125,115 67
Apr 24, 2012 - $17,502 +24% -12% 293 $60   $54,142,617 68
Apr 25, 2012 - $16,460 -6% -3% 293 $56   $54,159,077 69
Apr 26, 2012 - $17,406 +6% -9% 293 $59   $54,176,483 70
Apr 27, 2012 - $56,495 +225% -21% 232 $244   $54,232,978 71
Apr 28, 2012 - $81,578 +44% -13% 232 $352   $54,314,556 72
Apr 29, 2012 - $36,481 -55% -18% 232 $157   $54,351,037 73
Apr 30, 2012 - $11,293 -69% -20% 232 $49   $54,362,330 74
May 1, 2012 - $14,159 +25% -19% 232 $61   $54,376,489 75
May 2, 2012 - $11,914 -16% -28% 232 $51   $54,388,403 76
May 3, 2012 - $12,274 +3% -29% 232 $53   $54,400,677 77
May 4, 2012 - $28,657 +133% -49% 171 $168   $54,429,334 78
May 5, 2012 - $37,160 +30% -54% 171 $217   $54,466,494 79
May 6, 2012 - $17,473 -53% -52% 171 $102   $54,483,967 80
May 7, 2012 - $8,127 -53% -28% 171 $48   $54,492,094 81
May 8, 2012 - $9,269 +14% -35% 171 $54   $54,501,363 82
May 9, 2012 - $8,858 -4% -26% 171 $52   $54,510,221 83
May 10, 2012 - $9,128 +3% -26% 171 $53   $54,519,349 84
May 11, 2012 - $22,073 +142% -23% 132 $167   $54,541,422 85
May 12, 2012 - $28,586 +30% -23% 132 $217   $54,570,008 86
May 13, 2012 - $16,776 -41% -4% 132 $127   $54,586,784 87
May 14, 2012 - $5,681 -66% -30% 132 $43   $54,592,465 88
May 15, 2012 - $6,554 +15% -29% 132 $50   $54,599,019 89
May 16, 2012 - $6,468 -1% -27% 132 $49   $54,605,487 90
May 17, 2012 - $6,655 +3% -27% 132 $50   $54,612,142 91
May 18, 2012 - $19,189 +188% -13% 90 $213   $54,631,331 92
May 19, 2012 - $28,668 +49% n/c 90 $319   $54,659,999 93
May 20, 2012 - $10,705 -63% -36% 90 $119   $54,670,704 94
May 21, 2012 - $5,230 -51% -8% 90 $58   $54,675,934 95
May 22, 2012 - $5,521 +6% -16% 90 $61   $54,681,455 96
May 23, 2012 - $5,478 -1% -15% 90 $61   $54,686,933 97
May 24, 2012 - $5,837 +7% -12% 90 $65   $54,692,770 98
May 25, 2012 - $8,794 +51% -54% 44 $200   $54,701,564 99
May 26, 2012 - $11,025 +25% -62% 44 $251   $54,712,589 100
May 27, 2012 - $7,158 -35% -33% 44 $163   $54,719,747 101
May 28, 2012 - $6,145 -14% +17% 44 $140   $54,725,892 102
May 29, 2012 - $2,819 -54% -49% 44 $64   $54,728,711 103
May 30, 2012 - $2,874 +2% -48% 44 $65   $54,731,585 104
May 31, 2012 - $3,153 +10% -46% 44 $72   $54,734,738 105
Jun 1, 2012 - $3,997 +27% -55% 25 $160   $54,738,735 106
Jun 2, 2012 - $5,478 +37% -50% 25 $219   $54,744,213 107
Jun 3, 2012 - $2,512 -54% -65% 25 $100   $54,746,725 108
Jun 4, 2012 - $1,305 -48% -79% 25 $52   $54,748,030 109
Jun 5, 2012 - $1,778 +36% -37% 25 $71   $54,749,808 110
Jun 6, 2012 - $1,747 -2% -39% 25 $70   $54,749,777 111
Jun 7, 2012 - $1,841 +5% -42% 25 $74   $54,751,618 112
Jun 8, 2012 - $1,752 -5% -56% 9 $195   $54,755,148 113
Jun 9, 2012 - $2,033 +16% -63% 9 $226   $54,757,181 114
Jun 10, 2012 - $1,280 -37% -49% 9 $142   $54,758,461 115
Jun 11, 2012 - $549 -57% -58% 9 $61   $54,759,010 116
Jun 12, 2012 - $624 +14% -65% 9 $69   $54,759,634 117
Jun 13, 2012 - $455 -27% -74% 9 $51   $54,760,089 118
Jun 14, 2012 - $702 +54% -62% 9 $78   $54,760,791 119

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 17, 2012 5 $23,460,831   3,189 $7,357   $25,070,636 1
Feb 24, 2012 7 $10,768,003 -54% 3,189 $3,377   $35,838,639 2
Mar 2, 2012 8 $7,300,711 -32% 2,342 $3,117   $43,139,350 3
Mar 9, 2012 10 $5,260,432 -28% 1,949 $2,699   $48,399,782 4
Mar 16, 2012 9 $2,884,955 -45% 1,660 $1,738   $51,284,737 5
Mar 23, 2012 11 $1,374,552 -52% 1,188 $1,157   $52,659,289 6
Mar 30, 2012 17 $580,859 -58% 575 $1,010   $53,240,148 7
Apr 6, 2012 19 $344,649 -41% 321 $1,074   $53,584,797 8
Apr 13, 2012 23 $316,733 -8% 284 $1,115   $53,901,530 9
Apr 20, 2012 24 $274,953 -13% 293 $938   $54,176,483 10
Apr 27, 2012 27 $224,194 -18% 232 $966   $54,400,677 11
May 4, 2012 32 $118,672 -47% 171 $694   $54,519,349 12
May 11, 2012 40 $92,793 -22% 132 $703   $54,612,142 13
May 18, 2012 36 $80,628 -13% 90 $896   $54,692,770 14
May 25, 2012 45 $41,968 -48% 44 $954   $54,734,738 15
Jun 1, 2012 64 $16,880 -60% 25 $675   $54,751,618 16
Jun 8, 2012 71 $9,173 -46% 9 $1,019   $54,760,791 17

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 3/15/2012 $0 0 3 7 $439,163 12/29/2018
Bahrain 3/22/2012 $0 0 1 10 $12,369 12/29/2018
Bolivia 3/22/2012 $0 0 4 4 $120,419 12/29/2018
Brazil 3/16/2012 $0 0 35 55 $5,280,170 12/10/2015
Bulgaria 2/24/2012 $0 0 1 1 $308,734 12/29/2018
Chile 4/5/2012 $0 0 3 8 $326,818 12/29/2018
Colombia 3/16/2012 $0 0 3 3 $1,053,017 12/29/2018
Egypt 2/29/2012 $0 0 9 39 $384,489 12/29/2018
Italy 4/20/2012 $0 0 128 128 $517,039 12/6/2015
Japan 4/20/2012 $0 0 378 703 $7,358,824 12/6/2015
Mexico 3/16/2012 $0 0 3 3 $4,577,973 12/6/2015
Peru 3/15/2012 $0 0 6 13 $642,949 12/29/2018
Serbia and Montenegro 2/16/2012 $0 0 9 54 $76,896 12/29/2018
United Arab Emirates 2/23/2012 $0 0 1 1 $793,730 12/29/2018
Uruguay 3/16/2012 $0 0 1 1 $117,233 12/29/2018
Venezuela 5/4/2012 $230,581 48 48 94 $688,518 12/10/2015
 
Rest of World $79,515,425
 
International Total$102,213,766 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
May 27, 20122321,943 321,943$4,816,267$4,816,2671
Jun 3, 20124114,591-64% 436,534$1,714,281$6,530,5482
Jun 10, 20121249,109-57% 485,643$769,538$7,300,0863
Jun 17, 20122129,224-40% 514,867$520,479$7,820,5654
Jun 24, 20122426,434-10% 541,301$451,493$8,272,0585
Jul 1, 20122720,700-22% 562,001$353,763$8,625,8216
Jul 8, 20122326,509+28% 588,510$450,123$9,075,9447

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
May 27, 20122102,925 102,925$2,112,023$2,112,0231
Jun 3, 2012620,556-80% 123,481$509,367$2,621,3902
Jul 8, 20122010,818 153,556$173,739$3,173,0127

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Leading Cast

Reese Witherspoon    Lauren
Chris Pine    FDR Foster
Tom Hardy    Tuck

Supporting Cast

Til Schweiger    Heinrich
Chelsea Handler    Trish
Abigail Leigh Spencer*    Katie
Angela Bassett    Collins
Rosemary Harris    Nana Foster
George Touliatos    Grandpa Foster
Clint Carleton    Jonas
Warren Christie    Steve
Leela Savasta    Kelly
Natassia Malthe    Xenia
Laura Vandervoort    Britta
Dominique Bourassa Brownes    Hong Kong Beauty
Paul Wu    Korean Leader
Daren A. Herbert    Agent Bothwick
Kevin O'Grady    Agent Boyles
Jesse Reid    Agent Dickerman
Viv Leacock    Agent Downing
Jenny Slate    Emily
Kasey Mazak    Ken (Sushi Chef)
Kevan Ohtsji    Sushi Chef
Blaine Patry    Bucket Head Kid
Aleks Paunovic    Karate Dad
Joey Forfellow    Karate Kid
Jakob Davies    Boy with Glasses
Patrick Monroe    Tuck Sparing Partner
Elizabeth Weinstein    Smart Consumer Receptionist "Ella"
Ash Lee    Smart Consumer Employee
Conrad Coates    Smart Consumer Guard "Hudson"
Lauren Dowe    Sweater Set Girl
Lee Razavi    Goth Girl
Affion Crockett    Video Clerk
Jennifer Kitchen    Focus Group Women
Lossen Chambers    Focus Group Women
John Stewart    Trish's Husband
Jill Teed    CIA Agent
Patrick Sabongui    CIA Agent
Graeme Goodhall    Dancer (Waiter)
Alexander Pesusich    Dancer (Waiter)
Che Pritchard    Dancer (Waiter)
Louise Hradsky    Dancer
Kirstyn Konig    Dancer
Tyrell Witherspoon    Dancer
Richard O'Sullivan    Dancer
Jen Oleksuik    Dancer
Paul Becker    Choreographer
Allan Gray    Tailor
Daruisz Slowick    Strip Club Bouncer
Mike Dopud    Ivan
Klodyne Rodney    Dog Shelter Worker "Betty"
Mason Brown    Dog Shelter Kid "Nick"
Thomas J. Potter    CIA Clerk Jenkins
Desiree Zurowski    Older Family Friend
Fred Henderson    Older Family Friend
Mamie Laverock    Mamie
Gretal Montgomery    Flight Attendant "Maya"
Michael Papajohn    German Goon
Arien Boey    Trish's Kid
Derek Waters    Valet
Mike Johnson    Heinrich's Driver
Panou    CIA Handler (Helicoper Handler)

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

Production and Technical Credits

McG*    Director
Timothy Dowling    Screenwriter
Simon Kinberg    Screenwriter
Timothy Dowling    Story Creator
Marcus Gautessen    Story Creator
Robert Simonds    Producer
James Lassiter    Producer
Will Smith    Producer
Simon Kinberg    Producer
Michael Green    Executive Producer
Jeff Kwatinetz    Executive Producer
Brent O’Connor    Executive Producer
Lisa Stewart    Executive Producer
Russell Carpenter    Cinematographer
Martin Laing    Production Designer
Nicolas de Toth    Editor
Sophie de Rakoff    Costume Designer
Christophe Beck    Composer
Kim Davis-Wagner    U.S. Casting
Justine Baddeley    U.S. Casting
Coreen Mayrs    Canadian Casting
Heike Brandstatter    Canadian Casting
Brian Smrz    Second Unit Director
Jeff Habberstad    Second Unit Director

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

International Box Office: Madagascar Cracks Quarter Billion

June 20th, 2012

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted held firm on top of the international chart with $52.82 million on 11,633 screens in 43 markets for a total of $158.43 million internationally and $277.44 million worldwide. It fell just 36% in Russia for a weekend haul of $10.09 million on 1,830 screens over the weekend and a total of $36.00 million after two. Quite frankly, this is a stunning hold. Russia is known for steep declines (drop-offs greater than 60% are the norm). At this pace, the film could top The Avengers as the biggest hit in the market this year by this time next week. In Mexico, it made $5.03 million on 572 screens over the weekend for a total of $14.82 million after two, while in Brazil it managed $4.19 million on 870 screens over the weekend for a total of $17.53 million after two. In both of those markets the film remained in top spot. On the other hand, it slipped to second place during its second weekend in France down 45% to $4.41 million on 685 screens over the weekend for a total of $13.17 million so far. This is about on par with its run here. With many, many major markets left ahead of it, the film should have little trouble reaching more major milestones, while it should break even before it reaches the lucrative home market. 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...

Blu-ray Sales: Red Revels in Blu

June 7th, 2012

New releases took the top four spots in the Blu-ray sales chart. Red Tails took first place with 446,000 units / $10.25 million for a 48% opening week Blu-ray share. The film was expensive to make and it didn't perform well enough in theaters, but its home market numbers are better. More...

DVD Sales: A Colorful Couple Weeks on DVD

June 5th, 2012

After a major change on the back end of site, we have two weeks of home market numbers to get to, starting with the week ending on May 20th. New releases dominated the chart taking the top three spots and four of the top six. The Grey earned first place with 360,000 units / $6.12 million. This is a fine start given its theatrical run, but not an exceptional one. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 22nd, 2012

May 22nd, 2012

It's a strange week on the home market. There are not a lot of films on this week's list, but there are more first run releases than normal, while we are also moving into the summer TV schedule, so a lot of those shows are getting home market releases this week, in preparation for their upcoming seasons. The list is top-heavy, not very deep, and lacks contenders for for Pick of the Week. The Secret World of Arrietty is the best release and the Blu-ray looks amazing, but there are not a lot of extras to be found. Likewise, Sherlock: Season Two is a great show, but the DVD and Blu-ray don't have a lot of extras, plus the price-per-minute is rather high for a TV on DVD release. I have high hopes for The Woman in Black, but the screener is late. In the end I'm going with The Secret World of Arrietty, but the other two are Honorable Mentions. More...

International Box Office: John Carter's International Run is Heavenly

March 21st, 2012

John Carter's international run is heavenly, at least compared to its domestic run. It's weak compared to its production budget. This weekend it added $40.7 million in 54 markets for a total of $126.10 million. It opened huge in China with $10.4 million, while it held on reasonably well in Russia earning $6.60 million on 939 screens over the weekend for a total of $26.10 million after two. At this pace, getting to $200 million internationally and $300 million worldwide might be difficult. And that would be the minimum needed to save face. More...

International Box Office: John Carter's Earthly Opening

March 14th, 2012

John Carter absolutely dominated the international box office; however, this is because of how wide it opened, not how strong its opening was. Over the weekend, it earned $66.12 million on 18,890 screens in 51 markets for a total opening of $68.93 million. Its per screen average was a mere $3,500, which is low for this type of release. There were some highlights, led by a first place, $16.55 million opening on 939 screens in Russia. It also opened in first place in Mexico with $3.42 million on 1,144, which is better than Journey 2: The Mysterious Island opened with earlier in the year. On the other hand, it's first place opening in the U.K. was more subdued at $3.07 million on 456 screens. More...

International Box Office: Journey About to Come to an End

March 7th, 2012

It was a slow week on the international chart with only three films that topped $10 million. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was the best, earning $15.7 million on 6,381 screens in 52 markets for a total of 185.6 million internationally and $270.8 million worldwide. It has now topped the original worldwide as well as internationally. The film opened in Germany with a mediocre total of $1.68 million on 424 screens. However, it is already a success, so the studio shouldn't complain about that result. The film has yet to open in Japan, but when it does, it should be above $300 million worldwide. More...

International Box Office: Ghost Rider Burns the Competition

February 29th, 2012

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance rose to first place with $21.44 million on 4,889 screens in 28 markets for a two-week total of $45.74 million. This week it opened in a trio of major markets, starting with Russia where it debuted in first place with $8.18 million on 913 screens. By comparison, Ghost Rider made $7.77 million in total in that market, so this is a great start. On the other hand, it had to settle for second place in Germany with $2.32 million on 428, which is roughly on par with its predecessor's opening. But it only managed third place in Spain with $1.16 million on 439. By comparison, the film made $3.12 million during its opening there. Mixed results make it difficult to predict the film's final box office number, but I think it is safe to say there won't be a Ghost Rider 3 any time soon. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Valor Acts Up

February 28th, 2012

There was a surprise winner at the box office this weekend as Act of Valor opened on the very high end of expectations while Good Deeds did the opposite. Overall, more films missed expectations than met them and this led to a 14% drop-off from last week. However, the total haul of $134 million was still 23% higher than the same weekend last year, which stretches the winning streak to eight weeks. Or to put it another way, every single weekend this year has been higher than the corresponding weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2012 is ahead of last year's pace by 18% at $1.62 billion to $1.38 billion. There is some bad news going forward, as I don't think March 2012 is as strong as March 2011. More...

International Box Office: Journey Around the World

February 22nd, 2012

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island remained on top of the international chart with $27.5 million on 8,249 screens in 43 markets for a total of $130.0 million internationally. By comparison, its predecessor made $140 million in total. This week, The Mysterious Island opened in second place in France with $2.71 million on 436 screens, while it managed first place in Spain with $2.10 million on 468. The film is almost at $200 million worldwide, and with several major markets left to go, it should have no trouble getting to $250 million and maybe even $300 million. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: New Releases Stumble, but Winning Streak Still Safe

February 21st, 2012

Two of the three wide releases missed expectations and the best of the bunch, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, only managed third place over the weekend. However, the overall box office still pulled out a win in the year-over-year comparison. The box office did fall 19% from last weekend to $156 million, but this was 8% higher than the same weekend last year, which is much more important. The lead over last year grew to over $200 million at $1.46 billion to $1.23 billion, or 18%. Granted, it is still too early to celebrate, but so far the year-over-year numbers are fantastic while next weekend it looks even better. More...

Weekend Estimates: Safe House and The Vow Neck-and-Neck for Presidents' Honors

February 19th, 2012

A tight battle is brewing for box office honors this weekend, based on the studios' Sunday estimates. Safe House is currently ahead, with Universal predicting a $24 million 3-day weekend. The Vow runs in second place with $23.6 million according to Sony, which also has Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance in third place with $22 million. Adding to the uncertainty, the most family-friendly film in the top ten, Journey 2: Mysterious Island is only a few million back, with Warner Bros. projecting it will make $20.1 million through Sunday. Overall, it looks as though Safe House will win both the 3-day and 4-day races, although Journey 2 could win Monday. More...

Weekend Predictions: Is the Box Office Back with a Vengeance?

February 16th, 2012

We enter Presidents Day long weekend with a substantial lead on 2011. (Although we are way behind 2010's and even 2009's pace. I choose to focus on the positive.) There are some good signs going into this weekend. Depending on who you talk to, there are two or three films that could hit $20 million over the three-day weekend and five or six that could reach $10 million. The best new release of the week, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance could make more than $30 million over three days and $40 million over four. There is some bad news, as this weekend last year was also pretty potent with six films earning more than $10 million over the three-day weekend. However, 2012 has better strength at the top, which should help it earn yet another win. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Vow Wows

February 13th, 2012

Another weekend, another win. For the sixth weekend in a row, 2012 has topped 2011 in the year-over-year, and like much of the year, it wasn't even close. The overall box office was up 66% from last weekend reaching $192 million. It was also 29% higher than the same weekend last year. All four wide releases beat expectations, sometimes by wide margins. Also, all earned more than $20 million, which is the first time that's happened on a non-holiday weekend. And two of them earned $40 million or more. Year-to-date, 2012 now has a 19% lead on 2011 at $1.19 billion to $1.00 billion. There is reason to be cautious however, as a lot of this growth is due to 2011 getting off to a disastrous start. It is still too soon to declare victory, but it is reason to at least be somewhat optimistic. More...

Contest: Mystery Abounds

February 10th, 2012

Next weekend, the widest release of the week will be This Means War; however, while the film opens on Friday, it has previews on Tuesday, Valentine's Day. I don't know how this will effect the film's box office numbers. I'm not even sure Tuesday's numbers will be kept separate from the weekend numbers. Because of this added complication, we are going to use Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance as the target film in this week's Box Office Prediction Contest. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a copy of Rebecca on Blu-ray. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will win a copy of Spellbound on Blu-ray. Meanwhile, an additional entrant will be chosen and they will win a copy of Notorious on Blu-ray. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

2012 Preview: February

February 1st, 2012

2012 got off to a great start, with January earning four wins in a row in the year-over-year comparison and finishing the month with a double-digit lead over 2011's pace. This has made me very hopeful going forward. That said, there are fourteen films opening wide or being re-released wide in February, and I don't think there's a $100 million hit in the group. In fact, I don't think any will get all that close to the century mark. There are several that should be solid mid-level hits and with a little luck, half of them could reached $50 million and there are five that could reach $75 million. Last February, Just Go With It topped $100 million while Gnomeo and Juliet came within $33,000 of doing the same. We won't replicate that this year, so we have to hope for a lot more depth. If films like Safe House, Journey 2, Ghost Rider 2, The Phantom Menace: 3D and The Vow all meet expectations, then perhaps 2012 will continue its hot start. More...


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Synopsis

The world’s two foremost covert CIA operatives are trained assassins and master spies. They've saved the world on countless occasions, but these partners and best friends are about to experience the one situation way beyond their formidable skills - when they realize they're in love with the same woman. For the now-divided duo, this means war – and they’re coming at each other with an arsenal capable of bringing down a small country.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,405,930 (31.8% of total gross)
Legs:3.15 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:34.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$65,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,189 opening theaters/3,189 max. theaters, 4.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $74,160,967

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,682 $54,760,791
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $102,213,766
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,220 $156,974,557

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: February 17th, 2012 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: February 16th, 2012 (Wide) (Serbia and Montenegro)
February 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates)
February 24th, 2012 (Wide) (Bulgaria)
February 29th, 2012 (Wide) (Egypt)
March 15th, 2012 (Wide) (Argentina)
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Video Release: May 22nd, 2012 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content including references, some violence and action, and for language.
(Rating bulletin 2208, 2/1/2012)
Running Time: 120 minutes
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Keywords: Secret Agent, Romance, Love Triangle, Revenge, Relationship Advice, Romantic Comedy, Death of a Sibling, Divorcée Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Overbrook Entertainment, Robert Simonds Company, 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day) 59 $17,405,930 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 89 $24,802,901 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 58 $20,006,912 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 73 $28,509,222 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day) 37 $17,405,930 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 54 $24,802,901 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 37 $20,006,912 Feb 17, 2012 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 47 $28,509,222 Feb 17, 2012 3

Leading Cast

Reese Witherspoon    Lauren
Chris Pine    FDR Foster
Tom Hardy    Tuck

Supporting Cast

Til Schweiger    Heinrich
Chelsea Handler    Trish
Abigail Leigh Spencer*    Katie
Angela Bassett    Collins
Rosemary Harris    Nana Foster
George Touliatos    Grandpa Foster
Clint Carleton    Jonas
Warren Christie    Steve
Leela Savasta    Kelly
Natassia Malthe    Xenia
Laura Vandervoort    Britta
Dominique Bourassa Brownes    Hong Kong Beauty
Paul Wu    Korean Leader
Daren A. Herbert    Agent Bothwick
Kevin O'Grady    Agent Boyles
Jesse Reid    Agent Dickerman
Viv Leacock    Agent Downing
Jenny Slate    Emily
Kasey Mazak    Ken (Sushi Chef)
Kevan Ohtsji    Sushi Chef
Blaine Patry    Bucket Head Kid
Aleks Paunovic    Karate Dad
Joey Forfellow    Karate Kid
Jakob Davies    Boy with Glasses
Patrick Monroe    Tuck Sparing Partner
Elizabeth Weinstein    Smart Consumer Receptionist "Ella"
Ash Lee    Smart Consumer Employee
Conrad Coates    Smart Consumer Guard "Hudson"
Lauren Dowe    Sweater Set Girl
Lee Razavi    Goth Girl
Affion Crockett    Video Clerk
Jennifer Kitchen    Focus Group Women
Lossen Chambers    Focus Group Women
John Stewart    Trish's Husband
Jill Teed    CIA Agent
Patrick Sabongui    CIA Agent
Graeme Goodhall    Dancer (Waiter)
Alexander Pesusich    Dancer (Waiter)
Che Pritchard    Dancer (Waiter)
Louise Hradsky    Dancer
Kirstyn Konig    Dancer
Tyrell Witherspoon    Dancer
Richard O'Sullivan    Dancer
Jen Oleksuik    Dancer
Paul Becker    Choreographer
Allan Gray    Tailor
Daruisz Slowick    Strip Club Bouncer
Mike Dopud    Ivan
Klodyne Rodney    Dog Shelter Worker "Betty"
Mason Brown    Dog Shelter Kid "Nick"
Thomas J. Potter    CIA Clerk Jenkins
Desiree Zurowski    Older Family Friend
Fred Henderson    Older Family Friend
Mamie Laverock    Mamie
Gretal Montgomery    Flight Attendant "Maya"
Michael Papajohn    German Goon
Arien Boey    Trish's Kid
Derek Waters    Valet
Mike Johnson    Heinrich's Driver
Panou    CIA Handler (Helicoper Handler)

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

Production and Technical Credits

McG*    Director
Timothy Dowling    Screenwriter
Simon Kinberg    Screenwriter
Timothy Dowling    Story Creator
Marcus Gautessen    Story Creator
Robert Simonds    Producer
James Lassiter    Producer
Will Smith    Producer
Simon Kinberg    Producer
Michael Green    Executive Producer
Jeff Kwatinetz    Executive Producer
Brent O’Connor    Executive Producer
Lisa Stewart    Executive Producer
Russell Carpenter    Cinematographer
Martin Laing    Production Designer
Nicolas de Toth    Editor
Sophie de Rakoff    Costume Designer
Christophe Beck    Composer
Kim Davis-Wagner    U.S. Casting
Justine Baddeley    U.S. Casting
Coreen Mayrs    Canadian Casting
Heike Brandstatter    Canadian Casting
Brian Smrz    Second Unit Director
Jeff Habberstad    Second Unit Director

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

International Box Office: Madagascar Cracks Quarter Billion

June 20th, 2012

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted held firm on top of the international chart with $52.82 million on 11,633 screens in 43 markets for a total of $158.43 million internationally and $277.44 million worldwide. It fell just 36% in Russia for a weekend haul of $10.09 million on 1,830 screens over the weekend and a total of $36.00 million after two. Quite frankly, this is a stunning hold. Russia is known for steep declines (drop-offs greater than 60% are the norm). At this pace, the film could top The Avengers as the biggest hit in the market this year by this time next week. In Mexico, it made $5.03 million on 572 screens over the weekend for a total of $14.82 million after two, while in Brazil it managed $4.19 million on 870 screens over the weekend for a total of $17.53 million after two. In both of those markets the film remained in top spot. On the other hand, it slipped to second place during its second weekend in France down 45% to $4.41 million on 685 screens over the weekend for a total of $13.17 million so far. This is about on par with its run here. With many, many major markets left ahead of it, the film should have little trouble reaching more major milestones, while it should break even before it reaches the lucrative home market. 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...

Blu-ray Sales: Red Revels in Blu

June 7th, 2012

New releases took the top four spots in the Blu-ray sales chart. Red Tails took first place with 446,000 units / $10.25 million for a 48% opening week Blu-ray share. The film was expensive to make and it didn't perform well enough in theaters, but its home market numbers are better. More...

DVD Sales: A Colorful Couple Weeks on DVD

June 5th, 2012

After a major change on the back end of site, we have two weeks of home market numbers to get to, starting with the week ending on May 20th. New releases dominated the chart taking the top three spots and four of the top six. The Grey earned first place with 360,000 units / $6.12 million. This is a fine start given its theatrical run, but not an exceptional one. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 22nd, 2012

May 22nd, 2012

It's a strange week on the home market. There are not a lot of films on this week's list, but there are more first run releases than normal, while we are also moving into the summer TV schedule, so a lot of those shows are getting home market releases this week, in preparation for their upcoming seasons. The list is top-heavy, not very deep, and lacks contenders for for Pick of the Week. The Secret World of Arrietty is the best release and the Blu-ray looks amazing, but there are not a lot of extras to be found. Likewise, Sherlock: Season Two is a great show, but the DVD and Blu-ray don't have a lot of extras, plus the price-per-minute is rather high for a TV on DVD release. I have high hopes for The Woman in Black, but the screener is late. In the end I'm going with The Secret World of Arrietty, but the other two are Honorable Mentions. More...

International Box Office: John Carter's International Run is Heavenly

March 21st, 2012

John Carter's international run is heavenly, at least compared to its domestic run. It's weak compared to its production budget. This weekend it added $40.7 million in 54 markets for a total of $126.10 million. It opened huge in China with $10.4 million, while it held on reasonably well in Russia earning $6.60 million on 939 screens over the weekend for a total of $26.10 million after two. At this pace, getting to $200 million internationally and $300 million worldwide might be difficult. And that would be the minimum needed to save face. More...

International Box Office: John Carter's Earthly Opening

March 14th, 2012

John Carter absolutely dominated the international box office; however, this is because of how wide it opened, not how strong its opening was. Over the weekend, it earned $66.12 million on 18,890 screens in 51 markets for a total opening of $68.93 million. Its per screen average was a mere $3,500, which is low for this type of release. There were some highlights, led by a first place, $16.55 million opening on 939 screens in Russia. It also opened in first place in Mexico with $3.42 million on 1,144, which is better than Journey 2: The Mysterious Island opened with earlier in the year. On the other hand, it's first place opening in the U.K. was more subdued at $3.07 million on 456 screens. More...

International Box Office: Journey About to Come to an End

March 7th, 2012

It was a slow week on the international chart with only three films that topped $10 million. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was the best, earning $15.7 million on 6,381 screens in 52 markets for a total of 185.6 million internationally and $270.8 million worldwide. It has now topped the original worldwide as well as internationally. The film opened in Germany with a mediocre total of $1.68 million on 424 screens. However, it is already a success, so the studio shouldn't complain about that result. The film has yet to open in Japan, but when it does, it should be above $300 million worldwide. More...

International Box Office: Ghost Rider Burns the Competition

February 29th, 2012

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance rose to first place with $21.44 million on 4,889 screens in 28 markets for a two-week total of $45.74 million. This week it opened in a trio of major markets, starting with Russia where it debuted in first place with $8.18 million on 913 screens. By comparison, Ghost Rider made $7.77 million in total in that market, so this is a great start. On the other hand, it had to settle for second place in Germany with $2.32 million on 428, which is roughly on par with its predecessor's opening. But it only managed third place in Spain with $1.16 million on 439. By comparison, the film made $3.12 million during its opening there. Mixed results make it difficult to predict the film's final box office number, but I think it is safe to say there won't be a Ghost Rider 3 any time soon. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Valor Acts Up

February 28th, 2012

There was a surprise winner at the box office this weekend as Act of Valor opened on the very high end of expectations while Good Deeds did the opposite. Overall, more films missed expectations than met them and this led to a 14% drop-off from last week. However, the total haul of $134 million was still 23% higher than the same weekend last year, which stretches the winning streak to eight weeks. Or to put it another way, every single weekend this year has been higher than the corresponding weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2012 is ahead of last year's pace by 18% at $1.62 billion to $1.38 billion. There is some bad news going forward, as I don't think March 2012 is as strong as March 2011. More...

International Box Office: Journey Around the World

February 22nd, 2012

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island remained on top of the international chart with $27.5 million on 8,249 screens in 43 markets for a total of $130.0 million internationally. By comparison, its predecessor made $140 million in total. This week, The Mysterious Island opened in second place in France with $2.71 million on 436 screens, while it managed first place in Spain with $2.10 million on 468. The film is almost at $200 million worldwide, and with several major markets left to go, it should have no trouble getting to $250 million and maybe even $300 million. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: New Releases Stumble, but Winning Streak Still Safe

February 21st, 2012

Two of the three wide releases missed expectations and the best of the bunch, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, only managed third place over the weekend. However, the overall box office still pulled out a win in the year-over-year comparison. The box office did fall 19% from last weekend to $156 million, but this was 8% higher than the same weekend last year, which is much more important. The lead over last year grew to over $200 million at $1.46 billion to $1.23 billion, or 18%. Granted, it is still too early to celebrate, but so far the year-over-year numbers are fantastic while next weekend it looks even better. More...

Weekend Estimates: Safe House and The Vow Neck-and-Neck for Presidents' Honors

February 19th, 2012

A tight battle is brewing for box office honors this weekend, based on the studios' Sunday estimates. Safe House is currently ahead, with Universal predicting a $24 million 3-day weekend. The Vow runs in second place with $23.6 million according to Sony, which also has Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance in third place with $22 million. Adding to the uncertainty, the most family-friendly film in the top ten, Journey 2: Mysterious Island is only a few million back, with Warner Bros. projecting it will make $20.1 million through Sunday. Overall, it looks as though Safe House will win both the 3-day and 4-day races, although Journey 2 could win Monday. More...

Weekend Predictions: Is the Box Office Back with a Vengeance?

February 16th, 2012

We enter Presidents Day long weekend with a substantial lead on 2011. (Although we are way behind 2010's and even 2009's pace. I choose to focus on the positive.) There are some good signs going into this weekend. Depending on who you talk to, there are two or three films that could hit $20 million over the three-day weekend and five or six that could reach $10 million. The best new release of the week, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance could make more than $30 million over three days and $40 million over four. There is some bad news, as this weekend last year was also pretty potent with six films earning more than $10 million over the three-day weekend. However, 2012 has better strength at the top, which should help it earn yet another win. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Vow Wows

February 13th, 2012

Another weekend, another win. For the sixth weekend in a row, 2012 has topped 2011 in the year-over-year, and like much of the year, it wasn't even close. The overall box office was up 66% from last weekend reaching $192 million. It was also 29% higher than the same weekend last year. All four wide releases beat expectations, sometimes by wide margins. Also, all earned more than $20 million, which is the first time that's happened on a non-holiday weekend. And two of them earned $40 million or more. Year-to-date, 2012 now has a 19% lead on 2011 at $1.19 billion to $1.00 billion. There is reason to be cautious however, as a lot of this growth is due to 2011 getting off to a disastrous start. It is still too soon to declare victory, but it is reason to at least be somewhat optimistic. More...

Contest: Mystery Abounds

February 10th, 2012

Next weekend, the widest release of the week will be This Means War; however, while the film opens on Friday, it has previews on Tuesday, Valentine's Day. I don't know how this will effect the film's box office numbers. I'm not even sure Tuesday's numbers will be kept separate from the weekend numbers. Because of this added complication, we are going to use Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance as the target film in this week's Box Office Prediction Contest. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a copy of Rebecca on Blu-ray. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will win a copy of Spellbound on Blu-ray. Meanwhile, an additional entrant will be chosen and they will win a copy of Notorious on Blu-ray. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

2012 Preview: February

February 1st, 2012

2012 got off to a great start, with January earning four wins in a row in the year-over-year comparison and finishing the month with a double-digit lead over 2011's pace. This has made me very hopeful going forward. That said, there are fourteen films opening wide or being re-released wide in February, and I don't think there's a $100 million hit in the group. In fact, I don't think any will get all that close to the century mark. There are several that should be solid mid-level hits and with a little luck, half of them could reached $50 million and there are five that could reach $75 million. Last February, Just Go With It topped $100 million while Gnomeo and Juliet came within $33,000 of doing the same. We won't replicate that this year, so we have to hope for a lot more depth. If films like Safe House, Journey 2, Ghost Rider 2, The Phantom Menace: 3D and The Vow all meet expectations, then perhaps 2012 will continue its hot start. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 17, 2012 5 $17,405,930   3,189 $5,458   $19,015,735 1
Feb 24, 2012 7 $8,425,010 -52% 3,189 $2,642   $33,495,646 2
Mar 2, 2012 8 $5,561,323 -34% 2,342 $2,375   $41,399,962 3
Mar 9, 2012 9 $3,756,060 -32% 1,949 $1,927   $46,895,410 4
Mar 16, 2012 10 $2,141,760 -43% 1,660 $1,290   $50,541,542 5
Mar 23, 2012 12 $985,981 -54% 1,188 $830   $52,270,718 6
Mar 30, 2012 16 $417,645 -58% 575 $726   $53,076,934 7
Apr 6, 2012 20 $237,031 -43% 321 $738   $53,477,179 8
Apr 13, 2012 22 $246,065 +4% 284 $866   $53,830,862 9
Apr 20, 2012 22 $209,502 -15% 293 $715   $54,111,032 10
Apr 27, 2012 24 $174,554 -17% 232 $752   $54,351,037 11
May 4, 2012 33 $83,290 -52% 171 $487   $54,483,967 12
May 11, 2012 36 $67,435 -19% 132 $511   $54,586,784 13
May 18, 2012 37 $58,562 -13% 90 $651   $54,670,704 14
May 25, 2012 46 $26,977 -54% 44 $613   $54,719,747 15
Jun 1, 2012 65 $11,987 -56% 25 $479   $54,746,725 16
Jun 8, 2012 76 $5,065 -58% 9 $563   $54,758,461 17

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 17, 2012 4 $5,583,770     3,189 $1,751   $7,193,575 1
Feb 18, 2012 5 $6,893,519 +23%   3,189 $2,162   $14,087,094 2
Feb 19, 2012 5 $4,928,641 -29%   3,189 $1,546   $19,015,735 3
Feb 20, 2012 5 $2,600,982 -47%   3,189 $816   $21,616,717 4
Feb 21, 2012 5 $1,353,590 -48%   3,189 $424   $22,970,307 5
Feb 22, 2012 5 $1,025,112 -24%   3,189 $321   $23,995,419 6
Feb 23, 2012 4 $1,075,217 +5%   3,189 $337   $25,070,636 7
Feb 24, 2012 6 $2,740,087 +155% -51% 3,189 $859   $27,810,723 8
Feb 25, 2012 7 $3,859,941 +41% -44% 3,189 $1,210   $31,670,664 9
Feb 26, 2012 7 $1,824,982 -53% -63% 3,189 $572   $33,495,646 10
Feb 27, 2012 6 $525,498 -71% -80% 3,189 $165   $34,021,144 11
Feb 28, 2012 5 $687,924 +31% -49% 3,189 $216   $34,709,068 12
Feb 29, 2012 5 $543,858 -21% -47% 3,189 $171   $35,252,926 13
Mar 1, 2012 5 $585,713 +8% -46% 3,189 $184   $35,838,639 14
Mar 2, 2012 7 $1,678,176 +187% -39% 2,342 $717   $37,516,815 15
Mar 3, 2012 8 $2,593,035 +55% -33% 2,342 $1,107   $40,109,850 16
Mar 4, 2012 9 $1,290,112 -50% -29% 2,342 $551   $41,399,962 17
Mar 5, 2012 7 $386,058 -70% -27% 2,342 $165   $41,786,020 18
Mar 6, 2012 7 $505,728 +31% -26% 2,342 $216   $42,291,748 19
Mar 7, 2012 6 $404,675 -20% -26% 2,342 $173   $42,696,423 20
Mar 8, 2012 7 $442,927 +9% -24% 2,342 $189   $43,139,350 21
Mar 9, 2012 9 $1,220,791 +176% -27% 1,949 $626   $44,360,141 22
Mar 10, 2012 9 $1,689,506 +38% -35% 1,949 $867   $46,049,647 23
Mar 11, 2012 10 $845,763 -50% -34% 1,949 $434   $46,895,410 24
Mar 12, 2012 10 $346,527 -59% -10% 1,949 $178   $47,241,937 25
Mar 13, 2012 10 $423,710 +22% -16% 1,949 $217   $47,665,647 26
Mar 14, 2012 10 $351,252 -17% -13% 1,949 $180   $48,016,899 27
Mar 15, 2012 10 $382,883 +9% -14% 1,949 $196   $48,399,782 28
Mar 16, 2012 10 $760,279 +99% -38% 1,660 $458   $49,160,061 29
Mar 17, 2012 9 $921,266 +21% -45% 1,660 $555   $50,081,327 30
Mar 18, 2012 11 $460,215 -50% -46% 1,660 $277   $50,541,542 31
Mar 19, 2012 11 $172,476 -63% -50% 1,660 $104   $50,714,018 32
Mar 20, 2012 11 $213,030 +24% -50% 1,660 $128   $50,927,048 33
Mar 21, 2012 10 $180,093 -15% -49% 1,660 $108   $51,107,141 34
Mar 22, 2012 10 $177,596 -1% -54% 1,660 $107   $51,284,737 35
Mar 23, 2012 11 $323,935 +82% -57% 1,188 $273   $51,608,672 36
Mar 24, 2012 12 $449,714 +39% -51% 1,188 $379   $52,058,386 37
Mar 25, 2012 12 $212,332 -53% -54% 1,188 $179   $52,270,718 38
Mar 26, 2012 12 $89,544 -58% -48% 1,188 $75   $52,360,262 39
Mar 27, 2012 12 $102,750 +15% -52% 1,188 $86   $52,463,012 40
Mar 28, 2012 11 $93,230 -9% -48% 1,188 $78   $52,556,242 41
Mar 29, 2012 11 $103,047 +11% -42% 1,188 $87   $52,659,289 42
Mar 30, 2012 - $142,223 +38% -56% 575 $247   $52,801,512 43
Mar 31, 2012 - $183,736 +29% -59% 575 $320   $52,985,248 44
Apr 1, 2012 - $91,686 -50% -57% 575 $159   $53,076,934 45
Apr 2, 2012 - $36,444 -60% -59% 575 $63   $53,113,378 46
Apr 3, 2012 - $47,324 +30% -54% 575 $82   $53,160,702 47
Apr 4, 2012 - $35,041 -26% -62% 575 $61   $53,195,743 48
Apr 5, 2012 - $44,405 +27% -57% 575 $77   $53,240,148 49
Apr 6, 2012 - $92,472 +108% -35% 321 $288   $53,332,620 50
Apr 7, 2012 - $93,660 +1% -49% 321 $292   $53,426,280 51
Apr 8, 2012 - $50,899 -46% -44% 321 $159   $53,477,179 52
Apr 9, 2012 - $28,611 -44% -21% 321 $89   $53,505,790 53
Apr 10, 2012 - $27,389 -4% -42% 321 $85   $53,533,179 54
Apr 11, 2012 - $25,914 -5% -26% 321 $81   $53,559,093 55
Apr 12, 2012 - $25,704 -1% -42% 321 $80   $53,584,797 56
Apr 13, 2012 - $86,539 +237% -6% 284 $305   $53,671,336 57
Apr 14, 2012 - $110,608 +28% +18% 284 $389   $53,781,944 58
Apr 15, 2012 - $48,918 -56% -4% 284 $172   $53,830,862 59
Apr 16, 2012 - $14,711 -70% -49% 284 $52   $53,845,573 60
Apr 17, 2012 - $19,897 +35% -27% 284 $70   $53,865,470 61
Apr 18, 2012 - $16,917 -15% -35% 284 $60   $53,882,387 62
Apr 19, 2012 - $19,143 +13% -26% 284 $67   $53,901,530 63
Apr 20, 2012 - $71,216 +272% -18% 293 $243   $53,972,746 64
Apr 21, 2012 - $93,831 +32% -15% 293 $320   $54,066,577 65
Apr 22, 2012 - $44,455 -53% -9% 293 $152   $54,111,032 66
Apr 23, 2012 - $14,083 -68% -4% 293 $48   $54,125,115 67
Apr 24, 2012 - $17,502 +24% -12% 293 $60   $54,142,617 68
Apr 25, 2012 - $16,460 -6% -3% 293 $56   $54,159,077 69
Apr 26, 2012 - $17,406 +6% -9% 293 $59   $54,176,483 70
Apr 27, 2012 - $56,495 +225% -21% 232 $244   $54,232,978 71
Apr 28, 2012 - $81,578 +44% -13% 232 $352   $54,314,556 72
Apr 29, 2012 - $36,481 -55% -18% 232 $157   $54,351,037 73
Apr 30, 2012 - $11,293 -69% -20% 232 $49   $54,362,330 74
May 1, 2012 - $14,159 +25% -19% 232 $61   $54,376,489 75
May 2, 2012 - $11,914 -16% -28% 232 $51   $54,388,403 76
May 3, 2012 - $12,274 +3% -29% 232 $53   $54,400,677 77
May 4, 2012 - $28,657 +133% -49% 171 $168   $54,429,334 78
May 5, 2012 - $37,160 +30% -54% 171 $217   $54,466,494 79
May 6, 2012 - $17,473 -53% -52% 171 $102   $54,483,967 80
May 7, 2012 - $8,127 -53% -28% 171 $48   $54,492,094 81
May 8, 2012 - $9,269 +14% -35% 171 $54   $54,501,363 82
May 9, 2012 - $8,858 -4% -26% 171 $52   $54,510,221 83
May 10, 2012 - $9,128 +3% -26% 171 $53   $54,519,349 84
May 11, 2012 - $22,073 +142% -23% 132 $167   $54,541,422 85
May 12, 2012 - $28,586 +30% -23% 132 $217   $54,570,008 86
May 13, 2012 - $16,776 -41% -4% 132 $127   $54,586,784 87
May 14, 2012 - $5,681 -66% -30% 132 $43   $54,592,465 88
May 15, 2012 - $6,554 +15% -29% 132 $50   $54,599,019 89
May 16, 2012 - $6,468 -1% -27% 132 $49   $54,605,487 90
May 17, 2012 - $6,655 +3% -27% 132 $50   $54,612,142 91
May 18, 2012 - $19,189 +188% -13% 90 $213   $54,631,331 92
May 19, 2012 - $28,668 +49% n/c 90 $319   $54,659,999 93
May 20, 2012 - $10,705 -63% -36% 90 $119   $54,670,704 94
May 21, 2012 - $5,230 -51% -8% 90 $58   $54,675,934 95
May 22, 2012 - $5,521 +6% -16% 90 $61   $54,681,455 96
May 23, 2012 - $5,478 -1% -15% 90 $61   $54,686,933 97
May 24, 2012 - $5,837 +7% -12% 90 $65   $54,692,770 98
May 25, 2012 - $8,794 +51% -54% 44 $200   $54,701,564 99
May 26, 2012 - $11,025 +25% -62% 44 $251   $54,712,589 100
May 27, 2012 - $7,158 -35% -33% 44 $163   $54,719,747 101
May 28, 2012 - $6,145 -14% +17% 44 $140   $54,725,892 102
May 29, 2012 - $2,819 -54% -49% 44 $64   $54,728,711 103
May 30, 2012 - $2,874 +2% -48% 44 $65   $54,731,585 104
May 31, 2012 - $3,153 +10% -46% 44 $72   $54,734,738 105
Jun 1, 2012 - $3,997 +27% -55% 25 $160   $54,738,735 106
Jun 2, 2012 - $5,478 +37% -50% 25 $219   $54,744,213 107
Jun 3, 2012 - $2,512 -54% -65% 25 $100   $54,746,725 108
Jun 4, 2012 - $1,305 -48% -79% 25 $52   $54,748,030 109
Jun 5, 2012 - $1,778 +36% -37% 25 $71   $54,749,808 110
Jun 6, 2012 - $1,747 -2% -39% 25 $70   $54,749,777 111
Jun 7, 2012 - $1,841 +5% -42% 25 $74   $54,751,618 112
Jun 8, 2012 - $1,752 -5% -56% 9 $195   $54,755,148 113
Jun 9, 2012 - $2,033 +16% -63% 9 $226   $54,757,181 114
Jun 10, 2012 - $1,280 -37% -49% 9 $142   $54,758,461 115
Jun 11, 2012 - $549 -57% -58% 9 $61   $54,759,010 116
Jun 12, 2012 - $624 +14% -65% 9 $69   $54,759,634 117
Jun 13, 2012 - $455 -27% -74% 9 $51   $54,760,089 118
Jun 14, 2012 - $702 +54% -62% 9 $78   $54,760,791 119

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 17, 2012 5 $23,460,831   3,189 $7,357   $25,070,636 1
Feb 24, 2012 7 $10,768,003 -54% 3,189 $3,377   $35,838,639 2
Mar 2, 2012 8 $7,300,711 -32% 2,342 $3,117   $43,139,350 3
Mar 9, 2012 10 $5,260,432 -28% 1,949 $2,699   $48,399,782 4
Mar 16, 2012 9 $2,884,955 -45% 1,660 $1,738   $51,284,737 5
Mar 23, 2012 11 $1,374,552 -52% 1,188 $1,157   $52,659,289 6
Mar 30, 2012 17 $580,859 -58% 575 $1,010   $53,240,148 7
Apr 6, 2012 19 $344,649 -41% 321 $1,074   $53,584,797 8
Apr 13, 2012 23 $316,733 -8% 284 $1,115   $53,901,530 9
Apr 20, 2012 24 $274,953 -13% 293 $938   $54,176,483 10
Apr 27, 2012 27 $224,194 -18% 232 $966   $54,400,677 11
May 4, 2012 32 $118,672 -47% 171 $694   $54,519,349 12
May 11, 2012 40 $92,793 -22% 132 $703   $54,612,142 13
May 18, 2012 36 $80,628 -13% 90 $896   $54,692,770 14
May 25, 2012 45 $41,968 -48% 44 $954   $54,734,738 15
Jun 1, 2012 64 $16,880 -60% 25 $675   $54,751,618 16
Jun 8, 2012 71 $9,173 -46% 9 $1,019   $54,760,791 17

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 3/15/2012 $0 0 3 7 $439,163 12/29/2018
Bahrain 3/22/2012 $0 0 1 10 $12,369 12/29/2018
Bolivia 3/22/2012 $0 0 4 4 $120,419 12/29/2018
Brazil 3/16/2012 $0 0 35 55 $5,280,170 12/10/2015
Bulgaria 2/24/2012 $0 0 1 1 $308,734 12/29/2018
Chile 4/5/2012 $0 0 3 8 $326,818 12/29/2018
Colombia 3/16/2012 $0 0 3 3 $1,053,017 12/29/2018
Egypt 2/29/2012 $0 0 9 39 $384,489 12/29/2018
Italy 4/20/2012 $0 0 128 128 $517,039 12/6/2015
Japan 4/20/2012 $0 0 378 703 $7,358,824 12/6/2015
Mexico 3/16/2012 $0 0 3 3 $4,577,973 12/6/2015
Peru 3/15/2012 $0 0 6 13 $642,949 12/29/2018
Serbia and Montenegro 2/16/2012 $0 0 9 54 $76,896 12/29/2018
United Arab Emirates 2/23/2012 $0 0 1 1 $793,730 12/29/2018
Uruguay 3/16/2012 $0 0 1 1 $117,233 12/29/2018
Venezuela 5/4/2012 $230,581 48 48 94 $688,518 12/10/2015
 
Rest of World $79,515,425
 
International Total$102,213,766 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
May 27, 20122321,943 321,943$4,816,267$4,816,2671
Jun 3, 20124114,591-64% 436,534$1,714,281$6,530,5482
Jun 10, 20121249,109-57% 485,643$769,538$7,300,0863
Jun 17, 20122129,224-40% 514,867$520,479$7,820,5654
Jun 24, 20122426,434-10% 541,301$451,493$8,272,0585
Jul 1, 20122720,700-22% 562,001$353,763$8,625,8216
Jul 8, 20122326,509+28% 588,510$450,123$9,075,9447

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
May 27, 20122102,925 102,925$2,112,023$2,112,0231
Jun 3, 2012620,556-80% 123,481$509,367$2,621,3902
Jul 8, 20122010,818 153,556$173,739$3,173,0127

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