Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $78,616,689 | Details |
| International Box Office | $157,283,311 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $235,900,000 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,650,167 | |
| Total | $1,650,167 | |
| OpusData ID: 6040100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $29,352,630 (37.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 33.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $90,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,242 opening theaters/3,242 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $166,122,893 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 29th, 2001 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| International Releases: | May 8th, 2026 (Limited) (25th Anniversary) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | March 5th, 2002 by Dreamworks Video, released as A.I.: Artificial Intelligence |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sexual content and violent images. |
| Running Time: | 145 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Artificial Intelligence, Coming of Age, Dysfunctional Family, Living Toys, Medical and Hospitals, Prostitution, Robot |
| Social setting: | Post Apocalypse |
| Subgenre: | Coming-of-Age Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Animation/Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2001 | 1 | $29,352,630 | 3,242 | $9,054 | $29,352,630 | 1 | |
| Jul 6, 2001 | 3 | $14,037,488 | -52% | 3,242 | $4,330 | $59,573,204 | 2 |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 9 | $5,214,891 | -63% | 2,830 | $1,843 | $70,097,455 | 3 |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 12 | $2,168,939 | -58% | 2,315 | $937 | $74,522,517 | 4 |
| Jul 27, 2001 | 14 | $943,536 | -56% | 1,327 | $711 | $76,719,018 | 5 |
| Aug 3, 2001 | 21 | $341,124 | -64% | 433 | $788 | $77,620,945 | 6 |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 36 | $106,217 | -69% | 152 | $699 | $77,926,150 | 7 |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 45 | $58,210 | -45% | 103 | $565 | $78,039,227 | 8 |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 57 | $27,241 | -53% | 62 | $439 | $78,109,787 | 9 |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 39 | $170,331 | +525% | 251 | $679 | $78,340,174 | 10 |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 42 | $94,750 | -44% | 238 | $398 | $78,474,311 | 11 |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 56 | $54,250 | -43% | 157 | $346 | $78,557,613 | 12 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 65 | $37,487 | -31% | 90 | $417 | $78,616,689 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2001 | 1 | $10,139,500 | 3,242 | $3,128 | $10,139,500 | 1 | ||
| Jun 30, 2001 | 1 | $11,310,500 | +12% | 3,242 | $3,489 | $21,450,000 | 2 | |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 | $8,590,000 | -24% | 3,242 | $2,650 | $29,352,630 | 3 | |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 1 | $3,747,719 | -56% | 3,242 | $1,156 | $33,100,349 | 4 | |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 1 | $4,389,321 | +17% | 3,242 | $1,354 | $37,489,670 | 5 | |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 3 | $5,160,477 | +18% | 3,242 | $1,592 | $42,650,147 | 6 | |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 3 | $2,885,571 | -44% | 3,242 | $890 | $45,535,718 | 7 | |
| Jul 6, 2001 | 4 | $4,476,500 | +55% | -56% | 3,242 | $1,381 | $50,012,500 | 8 |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 3 | $5,575,000 | +25% | -51% | 3,242 | $1,720 | $55,587,500 | 9 |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 3 | $4,130,000 | -26% | -52% | 3,242 | $1,274 | $59,573,204 | 10 |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 4 | $1,445,279 | -65% | -61% | 3,242 | $446 | $61,018,483 | 11 |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 4 | $1,506,580 | +4% | -66% | 3,242 | $465 | $62,525,063 | 12 |
| Jul 11, 2001 | 6 | $1,244,351 | -17% | -76% | 3,242 | $384 | $63,769,414 | 13 |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 6 | $1,113,150 | -11% | -61% | 3,242 | $343 | $64,882,564 | 14 |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 9 | $1,563,000 | +40% | -65% | 2,830 | $552 | $66,445,500 | 15 |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 9 | $2,091,000 | +34% | -62% | 2,830 | $739 | $68,536,500 | 16 |
| Jul 15, 2001 | 9 | $1,478,000 | -29% | -64% | 2,830 | $522 | $70,097,455 | 17 |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 9 | $609,554 | -59% | -58% | 2,830 | $215 | $70,707,009 | 18 |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 9 | $742,444 | +22% | -51% | 2,830 | $262 | $71,449,453 | 19 |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 11 | $473,869 | -36% | -62% | 2,830 | $167 | $71,923,322 | 20 |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 11 | $430,256 | -9% | -61% | 2,830 | $152 | $72,353,578 | 21 |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 12 | $650,000 | -56% | 2,315 | $281 | $74,522,517 | 24 | |
| Jul 23, 2001 | 12 | $303,033 | -53% | -50% | 2,315 | $131 | $74,825,550 | 25 |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 | $341,025 | +13% | -54% | 2,315 | $147 | $75,166,575 | 26 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 12 | $305,671 | -10% | -35% | 2,315 | $132 | $75,472,246 | 27 |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 12 | $303,236 | -1% | -30% | 2,315 | $131 | $75,775,482 | 28 |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 15 | $270,000 | -58% | 1,327 | $203 | $76,719,018 | 31 | |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 15 | $116,065 | -57% | -62% | 1,327 | $87 | $76,835,083 | 32 |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 14 | $148,360 | +28% | -56% | 1,327 | $112 | $76,983,443 | 33 |
| Aug 1, 2001 | 14 | $140,702 | -5% | -54% | 1,327 | $106 | $77,124,145 | 34 |
| Aug 2, 2001 | 14 | $146,150 | +4% | -52% | 1,327 | $110 | $77,270,295 | 35 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2001 | 1 | $45,535,716 | 3,242 | $14,046 | $45,535,716 | 1 | |
| Jul 6, 2001 | 3 | $19,346,848 | -58% | 3,242 | $5,968 | $64,882,564 | 2 |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 9 | $7,471,014 | -61% | 2,830 | $2,640 | $72,353,578 | 3 |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 12 | $3,421,904 | -54% | 2,315 | $1,478 | $75,775,482 | 4 |
| Jul 27, 2001 | 15 | $1,504,339 | -56% | 1,327 | $1,134 | $77,279,821 | 5 |
| Aug 3, 2001 | 21 | $540,112 | -64% | 433 | $1,247 | $77,819,933 | 6 |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 37 | $161,084 | -70% | 152 | $1,060 | $77,981,017 | 7 |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 41 | $101,529 | -37% | 103 | $986 | $78,082,546 | 8 |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 48 | $87,297 | -14% | 62 | $1,408 | $78,169,843 | 9 |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 39 | $209,718 | +140% | 251 | $836 | $78,379,561 | 10 |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 41 | $123,802 | -41% | 238 | $520 | $78,503,363 | 11 |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 55 | $75,839 | -39% | 157 | $483 | $78,579,202 | 12 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 67 | $37,487 | -51% | 90 | $417 | $78,616,689 | 13 |
Leading
| Haley Joel Osment | David Swinton |
Supporting
| Jude Law | Gigolo Joe | |
| Frances O’Connor | Monica Swinton | |
| Brendan Gleeson | Lord Johnson-Johnson | |
| William Hurt | Professor Hobby | |
| Sam Robards | Henry Swinton | |
| Jake Thomas | Martin Swinton | |
| Ken Leung | Syatyoo-Sama | |
| Michael Mantell | Dr. Frazier | |
| Michael Berresse | Stage Manager | |
| Kathryn Morris | Teenage Honey |
Cameo
| Robin Williams | Dr. Know | |
| Meryl Streep | Blue Fairy |
Narrator
| Ben Kingsley | Narrator / Mecha |
Supporting
| Jack Angel | Teddy |
Cameo
| Chris Rock | Mecha |
Production and Technical Credits
| Steven Spielberg | Director | |
| Steven Spielberg | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Spielberg | Producer | |
| Ian Watson | Screen Story | |
| Brian Aldiss | Based on the Short Story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long" | |
| Bonnie Curtis | Producer | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Producer | |
| Jan Harlan | Executive Producer | |
| Walter F. Parkes | Executive Producer | |
| Janusz Kaminski | Cinematographer | |
| Michael Kahn | Editor | |
| John Williams | Composer | |
| Rick Carter | Production Designer | |
| Richard L. Johnson | Art Director | |
| Jim Teegarden | Art Director | |
| Thomas Valentine | Art Director | |
| Pamela Klamer | Set Designer | |
| Dawn Brown Manser | Set Designer | |
| Masako Masuda | Set Designer | |
| Richard Mays | Set Designer | |
| Thomas Minton | Set Designer | |
| Steven Schwartz | Set Designer | |
| Easton Smith | Set Designer | |
| Patte Strong-Lord | Set Designer | |
| Darrell L. Wight | Set Designer | |
| Nancy Haigh | Set Decorator | |
| Bob Ringwood | Costume Designer | |
| Ronald Judkins | Sound | |
| Gary Rydstrom | Sound Designer | |
| Richard Hymns | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Michael Lantieri | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Dennis Muren | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Scott Farrar | Visual Effects Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $29,352,630 (37.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 33.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $90,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,242 opening theaters/3,242 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $166,122,893 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 29th, 2001 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| International Releases: | May 8th, 2026 (Limited) (25th Anniversary) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | March 5th, 2002 by Dreamworks Video, released as A.I.: Artificial Intelligence |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sexual content and violent images. |
| Running Time: | 145 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Artificial Intelligence, Coming of Age, Dysfunctional Family, Living Toys, Medical and Hospitals, Prostitution, Robot |
| Social setting: | Post Apocalypse |
| Subgenre: | Coming-of-Age Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Animation/Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2001 | 1 | $29,352,630 | 3,242 | $9,054 | $29,352,630 | 1 | |
| Jul 6, 2001 | 3 | $14,037,488 | -52% | 3,242 | $4,330 | $59,573,204 | 2 |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 9 | $5,214,891 | -63% | 2,830 | $1,843 | $70,097,455 | 3 |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 12 | $2,168,939 | -58% | 2,315 | $937 | $74,522,517 | 4 |
| Jul 27, 2001 | 14 | $943,536 | -56% | 1,327 | $711 | $76,719,018 | 5 |
| Aug 3, 2001 | 21 | $341,124 | -64% | 433 | $788 | $77,620,945 | 6 |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 36 | $106,217 | -69% | 152 | $699 | $77,926,150 | 7 |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 45 | $58,210 | -45% | 103 | $565 | $78,039,227 | 8 |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 57 | $27,241 | -53% | 62 | $439 | $78,109,787 | 9 |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 39 | $170,331 | +525% | 251 | $679 | $78,340,174 | 10 |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 42 | $94,750 | -44% | 238 | $398 | $78,474,311 | 11 |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 56 | $54,250 | -43% | 157 | $346 | $78,557,613 | 12 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 65 | $37,487 | -31% | 90 | $417 | $78,616,689 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2001 | 1 | $10,139,500 | 3,242 | $3,128 | $10,139,500 | 1 | ||
| Jun 30, 2001 | 1 | $11,310,500 | +12% | 3,242 | $3,489 | $21,450,000 | 2 | |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 | $8,590,000 | -24% | 3,242 | $2,650 | $29,352,630 | 3 | |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 1 | $3,747,719 | -56% | 3,242 | $1,156 | $33,100,349 | 4 | |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 1 | $4,389,321 | +17% | 3,242 | $1,354 | $37,489,670 | 5 | |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 3 | $5,160,477 | +18% | 3,242 | $1,592 | $42,650,147 | 6 | |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 3 | $2,885,571 | -44% | 3,242 | $890 | $45,535,718 | 7 | |
| Jul 6, 2001 | 4 | $4,476,500 | +55% | -56% | 3,242 | $1,381 | $50,012,500 | 8 |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 3 | $5,575,000 | +25% | -51% | 3,242 | $1,720 | $55,587,500 | 9 |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 3 | $4,130,000 | -26% | -52% | 3,242 | $1,274 | $59,573,204 | 10 |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 4 | $1,445,279 | -65% | -61% | 3,242 | $446 | $61,018,483 | 11 |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 4 | $1,506,580 | +4% | -66% | 3,242 | $465 | $62,525,063 | 12 |
| Jul 11, 2001 | 6 | $1,244,351 | -17% | -76% | 3,242 | $384 | $63,769,414 | 13 |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 6 | $1,113,150 | -11% | -61% | 3,242 | $343 | $64,882,564 | 14 |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 9 | $1,563,000 | +40% | -65% | 2,830 | $552 | $66,445,500 | 15 |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 9 | $2,091,000 | +34% | -62% | 2,830 | $739 | $68,536,500 | 16 |
| Jul 15, 2001 | 9 | $1,478,000 | -29% | -64% | 2,830 | $522 | $70,097,455 | 17 |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 9 | $609,554 | -59% | -58% | 2,830 | $215 | $70,707,009 | 18 |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 9 | $742,444 | +22% | -51% | 2,830 | $262 | $71,449,453 | 19 |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 11 | $473,869 | -36% | -62% | 2,830 | $167 | $71,923,322 | 20 |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 11 | $430,256 | -9% | -61% | 2,830 | $152 | $72,353,578 | 21 |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 12 | $650,000 | -56% | 2,315 | $281 | $74,522,517 | 24 | |
| Jul 23, 2001 | 12 | $303,033 | -53% | -50% | 2,315 | $131 | $74,825,550 | 25 |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 | $341,025 | +13% | -54% | 2,315 | $147 | $75,166,575 | 26 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 12 | $305,671 | -10% | -35% | 2,315 | $132 | $75,472,246 | 27 |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 12 | $303,236 | -1% | -30% | 2,315 | $131 | $75,775,482 | 28 |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 15 | $270,000 | -58% | 1,327 | $203 | $76,719,018 | 31 | |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 15 | $116,065 | -57% | -62% | 1,327 | $87 | $76,835,083 | 32 |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 14 | $148,360 | +28% | -56% | 1,327 | $112 | $76,983,443 | 33 |
| Aug 1, 2001 | 14 | $140,702 | -5% | -54% | 1,327 | $106 | $77,124,145 | 34 |
| Aug 2, 2001 | 14 | $146,150 | +4% | -52% | 1,327 | $110 | $77,270,295 | 35 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2001 | 1 | $45,535,716 | 3,242 | $14,046 | $45,535,716 | 1 | |
| Jul 6, 2001 | 3 | $19,346,848 | -58% | 3,242 | $5,968 | $64,882,564 | 2 |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 9 | $7,471,014 | -61% | 2,830 | $2,640 | $72,353,578 | 3 |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 12 | $3,421,904 | -54% | 2,315 | $1,478 | $75,775,482 | 4 |
| Jul 27, 2001 | 15 | $1,504,339 | -56% | 1,327 | $1,134 | $77,279,821 | 5 |
| Aug 3, 2001 | 21 | $540,112 | -64% | 433 | $1,247 | $77,819,933 | 6 |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 37 | $161,084 | -70% | 152 | $1,060 | $77,981,017 | 7 |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 41 | $101,529 | -37% | 103 | $986 | $78,082,546 | 8 |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 48 | $87,297 | -14% | 62 | $1,408 | $78,169,843 | 9 |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 39 | $209,718 | +140% | 251 | $836 | $78,379,561 | 10 |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 41 | $123,802 | -41% | 238 | $520 | $78,503,363 | 11 |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 55 | $75,839 | -39% | 157 | $483 | $78,579,202 | 12 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 67 | $37,487 | -51% | 90 | $417 | $78,616,689 | 13 |
Leading
| Haley Joel Osment | David Swinton |
Supporting
| Jude Law | Gigolo Joe | |
| Frances O’Connor | Monica Swinton | |
| Brendan Gleeson | Lord Johnson-Johnson | |
| William Hurt | Professor Hobby | |
| Sam Robards | Henry Swinton | |
| Jake Thomas | Martin Swinton | |
| Ken Leung | Syatyoo-Sama | |
| Michael Mantell | Dr. Frazier | |
| Michael Berresse | Stage Manager | |
| Kathryn Morris | Teenage Honey |
Cameo
| Robin Williams | Dr. Know | |
| Meryl Streep | Blue Fairy |
Narrator
| Ben Kingsley | Narrator / Mecha |
Supporting
| Jack Angel | Teddy |
Cameo
| Chris Rock | Mecha |
Production and Technical Credits
| Steven Spielberg | Director | |
| Steven Spielberg | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Spielberg | Producer | |
| Ian Watson | Screen Story | |
| Brian Aldiss | Based on the Short Story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long" | |
| Bonnie Curtis | Producer | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Producer | |
| Jan Harlan | Executive Producer | |
| Walter F. Parkes | Executive Producer | |
| Janusz Kaminski | Cinematographer | |
| Michael Kahn | Editor | |
| John Williams | Composer | |
| Rick Carter | Production Designer | |
| Richard L. Johnson | Art Director | |
| Jim Teegarden | Art Director | |
| Thomas Valentine | Art Director | |
| Pamela Klamer | Set Designer | |
| Dawn Brown Manser | Set Designer | |
| Masako Masuda | Set Designer | |
| Richard Mays | Set Designer | |
| Thomas Minton | Set Designer | |
| Steven Schwartz | Set Designer | |
| Easton Smith | Set Designer | |
| Patte Strong-Lord | Set Designer | |
| Darrell L. Wight | Set Designer | |
| Nancy Haigh | Set Decorator | |
| Bob Ringwood | Costume Designer | |
| Ronald Judkins | Sound | |
| Gary Rydstrom | Sound Designer | |
| Richard Hymns | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Michael Lantieri | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Dennis Muren | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Scott Farrar | Visual Effects Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.