The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

The American Society of Magical Negroes
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,480,645Details
International Box Office $15,558Details
Worldwide Box Office $2,496,203
OpusData ID: 652150100
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Synopsis

A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,304,270 (52.6% of total gross)
Legs:1.90 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,147 opening theaters/1,153 max. theaters, 2.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $2,480,645

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,909 $2,480,645
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,501-26,600) 26,552 $15,558
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,924 $2,496,203
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,567 $2,480,645
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,436 $15,558
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,638 $2,496,203

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 15th, 2024 (Wide) by Focus Features
International Releases: April 25th, 2024 (Wide) (Germany)
April 26th, 2024 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: April 2nd, 2024 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some strong language, suggestive material and thematic material.
(Rating bulletin 2820 (cert #53865), 2/7/2024)
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Madame Web
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Keywords: Satirical Comedy, Satire, African Americans, Romance, Interracial Romance, Supernatural, Secret Magic, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, Filmed in United States
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,909 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 8,001-8,100) 8,029 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,029 $2,480,645
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2024 (Rank 101-200) 154 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,304 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,126 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,208 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,567 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,290 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 149 $2,480,645

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 15, 2024 9 $1,304,270   1,147 $1,137   $1,304,270 1
Mar 22, 2024 - $425,805 -67% 1,153 $369   $2,190,560 2
Mar 29, 2024 - $56,185 -87% 152 $370   $2,451,465 3

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 15, 2024 9 $524,695     1,147 $457   $524,695 1
Mar 16, 2024 9 $469,070 -11%   1,147 $409   $993,765 2
Mar 17, 2024 10 $310,505 -34%   1,147 $271   $1,304,270 3
Mar 18, 2024 - $111,750 -64%   1,147 $97   $1,416,020 4
Mar 19, 2024 - $162,990 +46%   1,147 $142   $1,579,010 5
Mar 20, 2024 - $106,850 -34%   1,147 $93   $1,685,860 6
Mar 21, 2024 - $78,895 -26%   1,147 $69   $1,764,755 7
Mar 22, 2024 - $118,290 +50% -77% 1,153 $103   $1,883,045 8
Mar 23, 2024 - $186,805 +58% -60% 1,153 $162   $2,069,850 9
Mar 24, 2024 - $120,710 -35% -61% 1,153 $105   $2,190,560 10
Mar 25, 2024 - $48,100 -60% -57% 1,153 $42   $2,238,660 11
Mar 26, 2024 - $69,150 +44% -58% 1,153 $60   $2,307,810 12
Mar 27, 2024 - $52,840 -24% -51% 1,153 $46   $2,360,650 13
Mar 28, 2024 - $34,630 -34% -56% 1,153 $30   $2,395,280 14
Mar 29, 2024 - $16,660 -52% -86% 152 $110   $2,411,940 15
Mar 30, 2024 - $22,730 +36% -88% 152 $150   $2,434,670 16
Mar 31, 2024 - $16,795 -26% -86% 152 $110   $2,451,465 17
Apr 1, 2024 - $7,650 -54% -84% 152 $50   $2,459,115 18
Apr 2, 2024 - $9,240 +21% -87% 152 $61   $2,468,355 19
Apr 3, 2024 - $6,850 -26% -87% 152 $45   $2,475,205 20
Apr 4, 2024 - $5,440 -21% -84% 152 $36   $2,480,645 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 15, 2024 9 $1,764,755   1,147 $1,539   $1,764,755 1
Mar 22, 2024 16 $630,525 -64% 1,153 $547   $2,395,280 2
Mar 29, 2024 25 $85,365 -86% 152 $562   $2,480,645 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Germany 4/25/2024 $0000$0
United Kingdom 4/26/2024 $15,558 111 111 111 $15,558 5/1/2024
 
International Total$15,558 5/1/2024

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,501-26,600) 26,552 $15,558
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,901-25,000) 24,992 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 16,001-16,100) 16,089 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,801-22,900) 22,869 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,145 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,436 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,342 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 194 $15,558

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,924 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,601-11,700) 11,622 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,376 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,181 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,996 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,638 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,523 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 168 $2,496,203

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Justice Smith    Aren
David Alan Grier   
An-Li Bogan   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Kobi Libii    Director
Kobi Libii    Screenwriter
Julia Lebedev    Producer
Eddie Vaisman    Producer
Angel Lopez    Producer
Kobi Libii    Producer

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The American Society of Magical Negroes trailer

March 14th, 2024

Satirical comedy starring Justice Smith opens exclusively in theaters tomorrow, March 15, with previews today. Full movie details.

A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier. More...


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Synopsis

A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,304,270 (52.6% of total gross)
Legs:1.90 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,147 opening theaters/1,153 max. theaters, 2.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $2,480,645

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,909 $2,480,645
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,501-26,600) 26,552 $15,558
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,924 $2,496,203
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,567 $2,480,645
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,436 $15,558
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,638 $2,496,203

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 15th, 2024 (Wide) by Focus Features
International Releases: April 25th, 2024 (Wide) (Germany)
April 26th, 2024 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: April 2nd, 2024 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some strong language, suggestive material and thematic material.
(Rating bulletin 2820 (cert #53865), 2/7/2024)
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Madame Web
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Satirical Comedy, Satire, African Americans, Romance, Interracial Romance, Supernatural, Secret Magic, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, Filmed in United States
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Justice Smith    Aren
David Alan Grier   
An-Li Bogan   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Kobi Libii    Director
Kobi Libii    Screenwriter
Julia Lebedev    Producer
Eddie Vaisman    Producer
Angel Lopez    Producer
Kobi Libii    Producer

Weekend predictions: Dune could pull off surprise weekend win

March 15th, 2024

Dune: Part Two

Our model thinks Dune: Part Two has a good shot at beating Kung Fu Panda 4 at the box office this weekend. Arthur the King is likely to have the best weekend among the new releases, although The American Society of Magical Negroes and One Life will be looking to draw in some business with niche audiences. More...

The American Society of Magical Negroes trailer

March 14th, 2024

Satirical comedy starring Justice Smith opens exclusively in theaters tomorrow, March 15, with previews today. Full movie details.

A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,909 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 8,001-8,100) 8,029 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,029 $2,480,645
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2024 (Rank 101-200) 154 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,304 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,126 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,208 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,567 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,290 $2,480,645
All Time Domestic Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 149 $2,480,645

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 15, 2024 9 $1,304,270   1,147 $1,137   $1,304,270 1
Mar 22, 2024 - $425,805 -67% 1,153 $369   $2,190,560 2
Mar 29, 2024 - $56,185 -87% 152 $370   $2,451,465 3

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 15, 2024 9 $524,695     1,147 $457   $524,695 1
Mar 16, 2024 9 $469,070 -11%   1,147 $409   $993,765 2
Mar 17, 2024 10 $310,505 -34%   1,147 $271   $1,304,270 3
Mar 18, 2024 - $111,750 -64%   1,147 $97   $1,416,020 4
Mar 19, 2024 - $162,990 +46%   1,147 $142   $1,579,010 5
Mar 20, 2024 - $106,850 -34%   1,147 $93   $1,685,860 6
Mar 21, 2024 - $78,895 -26%   1,147 $69   $1,764,755 7
Mar 22, 2024 - $118,290 +50% -77% 1,153 $103   $1,883,045 8
Mar 23, 2024 - $186,805 +58% -60% 1,153 $162   $2,069,850 9
Mar 24, 2024 - $120,710 -35% -61% 1,153 $105   $2,190,560 10
Mar 25, 2024 - $48,100 -60% -57% 1,153 $42   $2,238,660 11
Mar 26, 2024 - $69,150 +44% -58% 1,153 $60   $2,307,810 12
Mar 27, 2024 - $52,840 -24% -51% 1,153 $46   $2,360,650 13
Mar 28, 2024 - $34,630 -34% -56% 1,153 $30   $2,395,280 14
Mar 29, 2024 - $16,660 -52% -86% 152 $110   $2,411,940 15
Mar 30, 2024 - $22,730 +36% -88% 152 $150   $2,434,670 16
Mar 31, 2024 - $16,795 -26% -86% 152 $110   $2,451,465 17
Apr 1, 2024 - $7,650 -54% -84% 152 $50   $2,459,115 18
Apr 2, 2024 - $9,240 +21% -87% 152 $61   $2,468,355 19
Apr 3, 2024 - $6,850 -26% -87% 152 $45   $2,475,205 20
Apr 4, 2024 - $5,440 -21% -84% 152 $36   $2,480,645 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 15, 2024 9 $1,764,755   1,147 $1,539   $1,764,755 1
Mar 22, 2024 16 $630,525 -64% 1,153 $547   $2,395,280 2
Mar 29, 2024 25 $85,365 -86% 152 $562   $2,480,645 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Germany 4/25/2024 $0000$0
United Kingdom 4/26/2024 $15,558 111 111 111 $15,558 5/1/2024
 
International Total$15,558 5/1/2024

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,501-26,600) 26,552 $15,558
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,901-25,000) 24,992 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 16,001-16,100) 16,089 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,801-22,900) 22,869 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,145 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,436 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,342 $15,558
All Time International Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 194 $15,558

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,924 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,601-11,700) 11,622 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,376 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,181 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,996 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,638 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,523 $2,496,203
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 168 $2,496,203

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.