Caroline Thompson

Best known as a Screenwriter based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $344,437,556 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #813)
Best-known technical roles: Corpse Bride (Screenwriter), The Nightmare Before Christmas (Screenwriter), Edward Scissorhands (Screenwriter), Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (Screenwriter), Edward Scissorhands (Associate Producer)
Most productive collaborators: Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, John August, Emily Watson
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
In Technical RolesScreenwriter8$269,908,999$74,528,557$344,437,556
Director2$14,495,934$0$14,495,934
Associate Producer1$53,976,987$3,233$53,980,220

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Associate Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 731 $53,976,987
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,900 $14,495,934
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 476 $269,908,999
Top Grossing Associate Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,953 $3,233
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,472 $74,528,557
Top Grossing Associate Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 975 $53,980,220
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,948 $14,495,934
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 813 $344,437,556

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2018 Preview: December

December 1st, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns

November turned out to be a really, really good month. I thought 2018’s lead over 2017 would shrink, potentially by $200 million to $300 million. However, the lead actually managed to grow a little bit, thanks to hits like Ralph Breaks the Internet, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Bohemian Rhapsody. December has an equal number of potential hits, led by Mary Poppins Returns, which some think will top $300 million. Additionally, Spider-man Into the Spider-Verse, Aquaman, Bumblebee, and Holmes and Watson all have a realistic shot at $100 million or more. On the other hand, last December was stronger, at least on top. The Last Jedi earned more than $500 million just during December, which is more than any December release this year will earn in total. It could be more than the top two films earn in total. 2018 will win the in year-over-year competition; however, its lead won’t be as large as it is at the start of the month. More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Dec 21, 2018Welcome to Marwen Screenwriter $10,763,520$2,322,617$13,086,137
Oct 10, 2008City of Ember Screenwriter $7,873,007$9,958,551$17,831,558
Sep 23, 2005Corpse Bride Screenwriter $53,359,111$61,411,543$114,770,654
Jun 6, 1997Buddy Director
Screenwriter		 $10,067,104$10,067,104
Jul 29, 1994Black Beauty Director
Screenwriter		 $4,428,830$4,428,830
Oct 13, 1993The Nightmare Before Christmas Screenwriter $87,607,116$832,613$88,439,729
Feb 3, 1993Homeward Bound: The Incredi… Screenwriter $41,833,324$41,833,324
Dec 7, 1990Edward Scissorhands Screenwriter
Associate Producer		 $53,976,987$3,233$53,980,220
 
Averages $33,738,625$14,905,711$43,054,695
Totals 8 $269,908,999$74,528,557$344,437,556


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jun 6, 1997Buddy $3,504,6712,113$10,067,104$10,067,104100.0%
Jul 29, 1994Black Beauty $1,285,8201,312$4,428,830$4,428,830100.0%
 
Averages $2,395,2461,713$7,247,967$7,247,967100.0%
Totals 2 $14,495,934$14,495,934


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Dec 21, 2018Welcome to Marwen $2,354,2051,911$10,763,520$13,086,13782.3%
Oct 10, 2008City of Ember $3,129,4732,023$7,873,007$17,831,55844.2%
Sep 23, 2005Corpse Bride $385,0783,204$53,359,111$114,770,65446.5%
Jun 6, 1997Buddy $3,504,6712,113$10,067,104$10,067,104100.0%
Jul 29, 1994Black Beauty $1,285,8201,312$4,428,830$4,428,830100.0%
Oct 13, 1993The Nightmare Before C… 2,194$87,607,116$88,439,72999.1%
Feb 3, 1993Homeward Bound: The In… 1,798$41,833,324$41,833,324100.0%
Dec 7, 1990Edward Scissorhands 1,372$53,976,987$53,980,220100.0%
 
Averages $2,131,8491,991$33,738,625$43,054,69584.0%
Totals 8 $269,908,999$344,437,556

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Associate Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 731 $53,976,987
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,900 $14,495,934
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 476 $269,908,999
Top Grossing Associate Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,953 $3,233
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,472 $74,528,557
Top Grossing Associate Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 975 $53,980,220
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,948 $14,495,934
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 813 $344,437,556