2026 Oscar Shorts (2026)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $3,754,480 | Details |
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Synopsis
The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $994,913 (26.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 356 opening theaters/391 max. theaters, 3.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $3,754,480 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 20th, 2026 (Limited) by Roadside Attractions |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 2/23/2026) |
| Subgenre: | Genre Mashup |
| Source: | Compilation |
| Genre: | Multiple Genres |
| Production Method: | Multiple Production Methods |
| Creative Type: | Multiple Creative Types |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 15 | $994,913 | 356 | $2,795 | $994,913 | 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 15 | $642,856 | -35% | 321 | $2,003 | $2,087,912 | 2 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | - | $544,319 | -15% | 325 | $1,675 | $2,976,200 | 3 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $386,120 | -29% | 391 | $988 | $3,637,795 | 4 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | - | $24,903 | -94% | 35 | $712 | $3,731,990 | 5 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | - | $4,355 | -83% | 11 | $396 | $3,747,032 | 6 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $1,932 | -56% | 1 | $1,932 | $3,752,263 | 7 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $702 | -64% | 1 | $702 | $3,754,093 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $259,544 | 356 | $729 | $259,544 | 1 | ||
| Feb 21, 2026 | 15 | $420,889 | +62% | 356 | $1,182 | $680,433 | 2 | |
| Feb 22, 2026 | - | $314,480 | -25% | 356 | $883 | $994,913 | 3 | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 15 | $98,920 | -69% | 356 | $278 | $1,093,833 | 4 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 15 | $110,555 | +12% | 356 | $311 | $1,204,388 | 5 | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 14 | $126,224 | +14% | 356 | $355 | $1,330,612 | 6 | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 10 | $114,444 | -9% | 356 | $321 | $1,445,056 | 7 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $143,622 | +25% | -45% | 321 | $447 | $1,588,678 | 8 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 14 | $275,945 | +92% | -34% | 321 | $860 | $1,864,623 | 9 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 13 | $223,289 | -19% | -29% | 321 | $696 | $2,087,912 | 10 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | - | $73,370 | -67% | -26% | 321 | $229 | $2,161,282 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | - | $92,289 | +26% | -17% | 321 | $288 | $2,253,571 | 12 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | - | $89,322 | -3% | -29% | 321 | $278 | $2,342,893 | 13 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | - | $88,988 | n/c | -22% | 321 | $277 | $2,431,881 | 14 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | - | $127,223 | +43% | -11% | 325 | $391 | $2,559,104 | 15 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 14 | $226,971 | +78% | -18% | 325 | $698 | $2,786,075 | 16 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 14 | $190,125 | -16% | -15% | 325 | $585 | $2,976,200 | 17 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | - | $62,927 | -67% | -14% | 325 | $194 | $3,039,127 | 18 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | - | $64,961 | +3% | -30% | 325 | $200 | $3,104,088 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | - | $74,498 | +15% | -17% | 325 | $229 | $3,178,586 | 20 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 11 | $73,089 | -2% | -18% | 325 | $225 | $3,251,675 | 21 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $120,682 | +65% | -5% | 391 | $309 | $3,372,357 | 22 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | - | $176,688 | +46% | -22% | 391 | $452 | $3,549,045 | 23 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | - | $88,750 | -50% | -53% | 391 | $227 | $3,637,795 | 24 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | - | $15,025 | -83% | -76% | 391 | $38 | $3,652,820 | 25 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | - | $17,943 | +19% | -72% | 391 | $46 | $3,670,763 | 26 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | - | $20,568 | +15% | -72% | 391 | $53 | $3,691,331 | 27 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | - | $15,756 | -23% | -78% | 391 | $40 | $3,707,087 | 28 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | - | $6,452 | -59% | -95% | 35 | $184 | $3,713,539 | 29 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | - | $10,987 | +70% | -94% | 35 | $314 | $3,724,526 | 30 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | - | $7,464 | -32% | -92% | 35 | $213 | $3,731,990 | 31 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | - | $3,214 | -57% | -79% | 35 | $92 | $3,735,204 | 32 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | - | $3,228 | n/c | -82% | 35 | $92 | $3,738,432 | 33 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | - | $2,440 | -24% | -88% | 35 | $70 | $3,740,872 | 34 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | - | $1,805 | -26% | -89% | 35 | $52 | $3,742,677 | 35 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | - | $914 | -49% | -86% | 11 | $83 | $3,743,591 | 36 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | - | $1,969 | +115% | -82% | 11 | $179 | $3,745,560 | 37 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | - | $1,472 | -25% | -80% | 11 | $134 | $3,747,032 | 38 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | - | $705 | -52% | -78% | 11 | $64 | $3,747,737 | 39 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | - | $620 | -12% | -81% | 11 | $56 | $3,748,357 | 40 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | - | $782 | +26% | -68% | 11 | $71 | $3,749,139 | 41 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | - | $1,192 | +52% | -34% | 11 | $108 | $3,750,331 | 42 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $465 | -61% | -49% | 1 | $465 | $3,750,796 | 43 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | - | $459 | -1% | -77% | 1 | $459 | $3,751,255 | 44 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | - | $1,008 | +120% | -32% | 1 | $1,008 | $3,752,263 | 45 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | - | $327 | -68% | -54% | 1 | $327 | $3,752,590 | 46 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | - | $300 | -8% | -52% | 1 | $300 | $3,752,890 | 47 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | - | $396 | +32% | -49% | 1 | $396 | $3,753,286 | 48 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | - | $105 | -73% | -91% | 1 | $105 | $3,753,391 | 49 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $99 | -6% | -79% | 1 | $99 | $3,753,490 | 50 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | - | $360 | +264% | -22% | 1 | $360 | $3,753,850 | 51 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | - | $243 | -33% | -76% | 1 | $243 | $3,754,093 | 52 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | - | $138 | -43% | -58% | 1 | $138 | $3,754,231 | 53 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | - | $51 | -63% | -83% | 1 | $51 | $3,754,282 | 54 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | - | $135 | +165% | -66% | 1 | $135 | $3,754,417 | 55 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | - | $63 | -53% | -40% | 1 | $63 | $3,754,480 | 56 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 15 | $1,445,056 | 356 | $4,059 | $1,445,056 | 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 14 | $986,825 | -32% | 321 | $3,074 | $2,431,881 | 2 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 13 | $819,794 | -17% | 325 | $2,522 | $3,251,675 | 3 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 19 | $455,412 | -44% | 391 | $1,165 | $3,707,087 | 4 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 31 | $35,590 | -92% | 35 | $1,017 | $3,742,677 | 5 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 45 | $7,654 | -78% | 11 | $696 | $3,750,331 | 6 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 50 | $3,060 | -60% | 1 | $3,060 | $3,753,391 | 7 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 52 | $1,089 | -64% | 1 | $1,089 | $3,754,480 | 8 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $994,913 (26.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 356 opening theaters/391 max. theaters, 3.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $3,754,480 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 20th, 2026 (Limited) by Roadside Attractions |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 2/23/2026) |
| Subgenre: | Genre Mashup |
| Source: | Compilation |
| Genre: | Multiple Genres |
| Production Method: | Multiple Production Methods |
| Creative Type: | Multiple Creative Types |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 15 | $994,913 | 356 | $2,795 | $994,913 | 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 15 | $642,856 | -35% | 321 | $2,003 | $2,087,912 | 2 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | - | $544,319 | -15% | 325 | $1,675 | $2,976,200 | 3 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $386,120 | -29% | 391 | $988 | $3,637,795 | 4 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | - | $24,903 | -94% | 35 | $712 | $3,731,990 | 5 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | - | $4,355 | -83% | 11 | $396 | $3,747,032 | 6 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $1,932 | -56% | 1 | $1,932 | $3,752,263 | 7 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $702 | -64% | 1 | $702 | $3,754,093 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $259,544 | 356 | $729 | $259,544 | 1 | ||
| Feb 21, 2026 | 15 | $420,889 | +62% | 356 | $1,182 | $680,433 | 2 | |
| Feb 22, 2026 | - | $314,480 | -25% | 356 | $883 | $994,913 | 3 | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 15 | $98,920 | -69% | 356 | $278 | $1,093,833 | 4 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 15 | $110,555 | +12% | 356 | $311 | $1,204,388 | 5 | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 14 | $126,224 | +14% | 356 | $355 | $1,330,612 | 6 | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 10 | $114,444 | -9% | 356 | $321 | $1,445,056 | 7 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $143,622 | +25% | -45% | 321 | $447 | $1,588,678 | 8 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 14 | $275,945 | +92% | -34% | 321 | $860 | $1,864,623 | 9 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 13 | $223,289 | -19% | -29% | 321 | $696 | $2,087,912 | 10 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | - | $73,370 | -67% | -26% | 321 | $229 | $2,161,282 | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | - | $92,289 | +26% | -17% | 321 | $288 | $2,253,571 | 12 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | - | $89,322 | -3% | -29% | 321 | $278 | $2,342,893 | 13 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | - | $88,988 | n/c | -22% | 321 | $277 | $2,431,881 | 14 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | - | $127,223 | +43% | -11% | 325 | $391 | $2,559,104 | 15 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 14 | $226,971 | +78% | -18% | 325 | $698 | $2,786,075 | 16 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 14 | $190,125 | -16% | -15% | 325 | $585 | $2,976,200 | 17 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | - | $62,927 | -67% | -14% | 325 | $194 | $3,039,127 | 18 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | - | $64,961 | +3% | -30% | 325 | $200 | $3,104,088 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | - | $74,498 | +15% | -17% | 325 | $229 | $3,178,586 | 20 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 11 | $73,089 | -2% | -18% | 325 | $225 | $3,251,675 | 21 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $120,682 | +65% | -5% | 391 | $309 | $3,372,357 | 22 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | - | $176,688 | +46% | -22% | 391 | $452 | $3,549,045 | 23 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | - | $88,750 | -50% | -53% | 391 | $227 | $3,637,795 | 24 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | - | $15,025 | -83% | -76% | 391 | $38 | $3,652,820 | 25 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | - | $17,943 | +19% | -72% | 391 | $46 | $3,670,763 | 26 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | - | $20,568 | +15% | -72% | 391 | $53 | $3,691,331 | 27 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | - | $15,756 | -23% | -78% | 391 | $40 | $3,707,087 | 28 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | - | $6,452 | -59% | -95% | 35 | $184 | $3,713,539 | 29 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | - | $10,987 | +70% | -94% | 35 | $314 | $3,724,526 | 30 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | - | $7,464 | -32% | -92% | 35 | $213 | $3,731,990 | 31 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | - | $3,214 | -57% | -79% | 35 | $92 | $3,735,204 | 32 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | - | $3,228 | n/c | -82% | 35 | $92 | $3,738,432 | 33 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | - | $2,440 | -24% | -88% | 35 | $70 | $3,740,872 | 34 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | - | $1,805 | -26% | -89% | 35 | $52 | $3,742,677 | 35 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | - | $914 | -49% | -86% | 11 | $83 | $3,743,591 | 36 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | - | $1,969 | +115% | -82% | 11 | $179 | $3,745,560 | 37 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | - | $1,472 | -25% | -80% | 11 | $134 | $3,747,032 | 38 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | - | $705 | -52% | -78% | 11 | $64 | $3,747,737 | 39 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | - | $620 | -12% | -81% | 11 | $56 | $3,748,357 | 40 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | - | $782 | +26% | -68% | 11 | $71 | $3,749,139 | 41 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | - | $1,192 | +52% | -34% | 11 | $108 | $3,750,331 | 42 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $465 | -61% | -49% | 1 | $465 | $3,750,796 | 43 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | - | $459 | -1% | -77% | 1 | $459 | $3,751,255 | 44 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | - | $1,008 | +120% | -32% | 1 | $1,008 | $3,752,263 | 45 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | - | $327 | -68% | -54% | 1 | $327 | $3,752,590 | 46 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | - | $300 | -8% | -52% | 1 | $300 | $3,752,890 | 47 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | - | $396 | +32% | -49% | 1 | $396 | $3,753,286 | 48 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | - | $105 | -73% | -91% | 1 | $105 | $3,753,391 | 49 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $99 | -6% | -79% | 1 | $99 | $3,753,490 | 50 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | - | $360 | +264% | -22% | 1 | $360 | $3,753,850 | 51 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | - | $243 | -33% | -76% | 1 | $243 | $3,754,093 | 52 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | - | $138 | -43% | -58% | 1 | $138 | $3,754,231 | 53 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | - | $51 | -63% | -83% | 1 | $51 | $3,754,282 | 54 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | - | $135 | +165% | -66% | 1 | $135 | $3,754,417 | 55 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | - | $63 | -53% | -40% | 1 | $63 | $3,754,480 | 56 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 15 | $1,445,056 | 356 | $4,059 | $1,445,056 | 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 14 | $986,825 | -32% | 321 | $3,074 | $2,431,881 | 2 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 13 | $819,794 | -17% | 325 | $2,522 | $3,251,675 | 3 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 19 | $455,412 | -44% | 391 | $1,165 | $3,707,087 | 4 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 31 | $35,590 | -92% | 35 | $1,017 | $3,742,677 | 5 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 45 | $7,654 | -78% | 11 | $696 | $3,750,331 | 6 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 50 | $3,060 | -60% | 1 | $3,060 | $3,753,391 | 7 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 52 | $1,089 | -64% | 1 | $1,089 | $3,754,480 | 8 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.