Beast (2022)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $31,846,530 | Details |
| International Box Office | $27,321,809 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $59,168,339 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $1,390,424 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,626,979 | |
| Total | $3,017,403 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Dr. Nate Samuels is a recently widowed husband who returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife, on a long-planned trip with their daughters to a game reserve. But what begins as a journey of healing jolts into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of blood-thirsty poachers who now sees all humans as the enemy, begins stalking them.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,575,855 (36.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 53.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $36,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,743 opening theaters/3,754 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $36,171,370 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 19th, 2022 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | August 10th, 2022 (Wide) (Egypt)
August 10th, 2022 (Wide) (Belgium) August 11th, 2022 (Wide) (Bolivia) August 11th, 2022 (Wide) (Malaysia) August 11th, 2022 (Wide) (Uruguay) |
| Video Release: | October 4th, 2022 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for violent content, bloody images and some language. (Rating bulletin 2738 (cert #53855), 6/29/2022) |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead |
| Filming location (country): | Namibia, South Africa |
| Geographical setting: | South Africa |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Family Vacations, Tourists In Trouble, Widow/Widower, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Survival Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Will Packer Productions, Universal Pictures, RVK |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | 2 | $11,575,855 | 3,743 | $3,093 | $11,575,855 | 1 | |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 3 | $4,879,000 | -58% | 3,754 | $1,300 | $20,069,985 | 2 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 6 | $4,028,820 | -17% | 3,217 | $1,252 | $25,808,395 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 8 | $1,800,660 | -55% | 2,793 | $645 | $29,376,440 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 12 | $840,735 | -53% | 1,664 | $505 | $30,786,895 | 5 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 14 | $379,365 | -55% | 750 | $506 | $31,431,165 | 6 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | - | $162,785 | -57% | 408 | $399 | $31,697,675 | 7 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | - | $71,735 | -56% | 150 | $478 | $31,821,615 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | P | $925,000 | 2,900 | $319 | $925,000 | |||
| Aug 19, 2022 | 2 | $4,307,590 | 3,743 | $1,151 | $4,307,590 | 1 | ||
| Aug 20, 2022 | 2 | $4,283,855 | -1% | 3,743 | $1,144 | $8,591,445 | 2 | |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 2 | $2,984,410 | -30% | 3,743 | $797 | $11,575,855 | 3 | |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 2 | $914,115 | -69% | 3,743 | $244 | $12,489,970 | 4 | |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 2 | $1,298,775 | +42% | 3,743 | $347 | $13,788,745 | 5 | |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 3 | $749,330 | -42% | 3,743 | $200 | $14,538,075 | 6 | |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 4 | $652,910 | -13% | 3,743 | $174 | $15,190,985 | 7 | |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 5 | $1,320,125 | +102% | -69% | 3,754 | $352 | $16,511,110 | 8 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 3 | $2,159,780 | +64% | -50% | 3,754 | $575 | $18,670,890 | 9 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 4 | $1,399,095 | -35% | -53% | 3,754 | $373 | $20,069,985 | 10 |
| Aug 29, 2022 | - | $396,915 | -72% | -57% | 3,754 | $106 | $20,466,900 | 11 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 4 | $582,060 | +47% | -55% | 3,754 | $155 | $21,048,960 | 12 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 4 | $381,945 | -34% | -49% | 3,754 | $102 | $21,430,905 | 13 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 4 | $348,670 | -9% | -47% | 3,754 | $93 | $21,779,575 | 14 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 6 | $762,110 | +119% | -42% | 3,217 | $237 | $22,541,685 | 15 |
| Sep 3, 2022 | 6 | $1,827,305 | +140% | -15% | 3,217 | $568 | $24,368,990 | 16 |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 5 | $1,439,405 | -21% | +3% | 3,217 | $447 | $25,808,395 | 17 |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 7 | $1,006,955 | -30% | +154% | 3,217 | $313 | $26,815,350 | 18 |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 5 | $330,985 | -67% | -43% | 3,217 | $103 | $27,146,335 | 19 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 5 | $238,010 | -28% | -38% | 3,217 | $74 | $27,384,345 | 20 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 5 | $191,435 | -20% | -45% | 3,217 | $60 | $27,575,780 | 21 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 8 | $474,490 | +148% | -38% | 2,793 | $170 | $28,050,270 | 22 |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 7 | $842,665 | +78% | -54% | 2,793 | $302 | $28,892,935 | 23 |
| Sep 11, 2022 | 9 | $483,505 | -43% | -66% | 2,793 | $173 | $29,376,440 | 24 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 7 | $135,675 | -72% | -87% | 2,793 | $49 | $29,512,115 | 25 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 8 | $198,200 | +46% | -40% | 2,793 | $71 | $29,710,315 | 26 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 8 | $138,525 | -30% | -42% | 2,793 | $50 | $29,848,840 | 27 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 9 | $97,320 | -30% | -49% | 2,793 | $35 | $29,946,160 | 28 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 12 | $226,880 | +133% | -52% | 1,664 | $136 | $30,173,040 | 29 |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 11 | $378,520 | +67% | -55% | 1,664 | $227 | $30,551,560 | 30 |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 13 | $235,335 | -38% | -51% | 1,664 | $141 | $30,786,895 | 31 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | - | $64,000 | -73% | -53% | 1,664 | $38 | $30,850,895 | 32 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | - | $83,825 | +31% | -58% | 1,664 | $50 | $30,934,720 | 33 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | - | $63,110 | -25% | -54% | 1,664 | $38 | $30,997,830 | 34 |
| Sep 22, 2022 | - | $53,970 | -14% | -45% | 1,664 | $32 | $31,051,800 | 35 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 15 | $98,075 | +82% | -57% | 750 | $131 | $31,149,875 | 36 |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 13 | $178,475 | +82% | -53% | 750 | $238 | $31,328,350 | 37 |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 14 | $102,815 | -42% | -56% | 750 | $137 | $31,431,165 | 38 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | - | $28,020 | -73% | -56% | 750 | $37 | $31,459,185 | 39 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | - | $32,250 | +15% | -62% | 750 | $43 | $31,491,435 | 40 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | - | $25,230 | -22% | -60% | 750 | $34 | $31,516,665 | 41 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | - | $18,225 | -28% | -66% | 750 | $24 | $31,534,890 | 42 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | - | $40,550 | +122% | -59% | 408 | $99 | $31,575,440 | 43 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | - | $79,205 | +95% | -56% | 408 | $194 | $31,654,645 | 44 |
| Oct 2, 2022 | - | $43,030 | -46% | -58% | 408 | $105 | $31,697,675 | 45 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | - | $13,020 | -70% | -54% | 408 | $32 | $31,710,695 | 46 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | - | $16,870 | +30% | -48% | 408 | $41 | $31,727,565 | 47 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | - | $12,160 | -28% | -52% | 408 | $30 | $31,739,725 | 48 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | - | $10,155 | -16% | -44% | 408 | $25 | $31,749,880 | 49 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | - | $17,540 | +73% | -57% | 150 | $117 | $31,767,420 | 50 |
| Oct 8, 2022 | - | $32,300 | +84% | -59% | 150 | $215 | $31,799,720 | 51 |
| Oct 9, 2022 | - | $21,895 | -32% | -49% | 150 | $146 | $31,821,615 | 52 |
| Oct 10, 2022 | - | $8,375 | -62% | -36% | 150 | $56 | $31,829,990 | 53 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | - | $6,775 | -19% | -60% | 150 | $45 | $31,836,765 | 54 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | - | $4,860 | -28% | -60% | 150 | $32 | $31,841,625 | 55 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | - | $4,905 | +1% | -52% | 150 | $33 | $31,846,530 | 56 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | 2 | $15,190,985 | 3,743 | $4,059 | $15,190,985 | 1 | |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 4 | $6,588,590 | -57% | 3,754 | $1,755 | $21,779,575 | 2 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 6 | $5,796,205 | -12% | 3,217 | $1,802 | $27,575,780 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 8 | $2,370,380 | -59% | 2,793 | $849 | $29,946,160 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | - | $1,105,640 | -53% | 1,664 | $664 | $31,051,800 | 5 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | - | $483,090 | -56% | 750 | $644 | $31,534,890 | 6 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 21 | $214,990 | -55% | 408 | $527 | $31,749,880 | 7 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 24 | $96,650 | -55% | 150 | $644 | $31,846,530 | 8 |
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Synopsis
Dr. Nate Samuels is a recently widowed husband who returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife, on a long-planned trip with their daughters to a game reserve. But what begins as a journey of healing jolts into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of blood-thirsty poachers who now sees all humans as the enemy, begins stalking them.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,575,855 (36.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 53.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $36,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,743 opening theaters/3,754 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $36,171,370 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 19th, 2022 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | August 10th, 2022 (Wide) (Egypt)
August 10th, 2022 (Wide) (Belgium) August 11th, 2022 (Wide) (Bolivia) August 11th, 2022 (Wide) (Malaysia) August 11th, 2022 (Wide) (Uruguay) |
| Video Release: | October 4th, 2022 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for violent content, bloody images and some language. (Rating bulletin 2738 (cert #53855), 6/29/2022) |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead |
| Filming location (country): | Namibia, South Africa |
| Geographical setting: | South Africa |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Family Vacations, Tourists In Trouble, Widow/Widower, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Survival Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Will Packer Productions, Universal Pictures, RVK |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | 2 | $11,575,855 | 3,743 | $3,093 | $11,575,855 | 1 | |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 3 | $4,879,000 | -58% | 3,754 | $1,300 | $20,069,985 | 2 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 6 | $4,028,820 | -17% | 3,217 | $1,252 | $25,808,395 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 8 | $1,800,660 | -55% | 2,793 | $645 | $29,376,440 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 12 | $840,735 | -53% | 1,664 | $505 | $30,786,895 | 5 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 14 | $379,365 | -55% | 750 | $506 | $31,431,165 | 6 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | - | $162,785 | -57% | 408 | $399 | $31,697,675 | 7 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | - | $71,735 | -56% | 150 | $478 | $31,821,615 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | P | $925,000 | 2,900 | $319 | $925,000 | |||
| Aug 19, 2022 | 2 | $4,307,590 | 3,743 | $1,151 | $4,307,590 | 1 | ||
| Aug 20, 2022 | 2 | $4,283,855 | -1% | 3,743 | $1,144 | $8,591,445 | 2 | |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 2 | $2,984,410 | -30% | 3,743 | $797 | $11,575,855 | 3 | |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 2 | $914,115 | -69% | 3,743 | $244 | $12,489,970 | 4 | |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 2 | $1,298,775 | +42% | 3,743 | $347 | $13,788,745 | 5 | |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 3 | $749,330 | -42% | 3,743 | $200 | $14,538,075 | 6 | |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 4 | $652,910 | -13% | 3,743 | $174 | $15,190,985 | 7 | |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 5 | $1,320,125 | +102% | -69% | 3,754 | $352 | $16,511,110 | 8 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 3 | $2,159,780 | +64% | -50% | 3,754 | $575 | $18,670,890 | 9 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 4 | $1,399,095 | -35% | -53% | 3,754 | $373 | $20,069,985 | 10 |
| Aug 29, 2022 | - | $396,915 | -72% | -57% | 3,754 | $106 | $20,466,900 | 11 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 4 | $582,060 | +47% | -55% | 3,754 | $155 | $21,048,960 | 12 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 4 | $381,945 | -34% | -49% | 3,754 | $102 | $21,430,905 | 13 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 4 | $348,670 | -9% | -47% | 3,754 | $93 | $21,779,575 | 14 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 6 | $762,110 | +119% | -42% | 3,217 | $237 | $22,541,685 | 15 |
| Sep 3, 2022 | 6 | $1,827,305 | +140% | -15% | 3,217 | $568 | $24,368,990 | 16 |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 5 | $1,439,405 | -21% | +3% | 3,217 | $447 | $25,808,395 | 17 |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 7 | $1,006,955 | -30% | +154% | 3,217 | $313 | $26,815,350 | 18 |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 5 | $330,985 | -67% | -43% | 3,217 | $103 | $27,146,335 | 19 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 5 | $238,010 | -28% | -38% | 3,217 | $74 | $27,384,345 | 20 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 5 | $191,435 | -20% | -45% | 3,217 | $60 | $27,575,780 | 21 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 8 | $474,490 | +148% | -38% | 2,793 | $170 | $28,050,270 | 22 |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 7 | $842,665 | +78% | -54% | 2,793 | $302 | $28,892,935 | 23 |
| Sep 11, 2022 | 9 | $483,505 | -43% | -66% | 2,793 | $173 | $29,376,440 | 24 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 7 | $135,675 | -72% | -87% | 2,793 | $49 | $29,512,115 | 25 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 8 | $198,200 | +46% | -40% | 2,793 | $71 | $29,710,315 | 26 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 8 | $138,525 | -30% | -42% | 2,793 | $50 | $29,848,840 | 27 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 9 | $97,320 | -30% | -49% | 2,793 | $35 | $29,946,160 | 28 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 12 | $226,880 | +133% | -52% | 1,664 | $136 | $30,173,040 | 29 |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 11 | $378,520 | +67% | -55% | 1,664 | $227 | $30,551,560 | 30 |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 13 | $235,335 | -38% | -51% | 1,664 | $141 | $30,786,895 | 31 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | - | $64,000 | -73% | -53% | 1,664 | $38 | $30,850,895 | 32 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | - | $83,825 | +31% | -58% | 1,664 | $50 | $30,934,720 | 33 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | - | $63,110 | -25% | -54% | 1,664 | $38 | $30,997,830 | 34 |
| Sep 22, 2022 | - | $53,970 | -14% | -45% | 1,664 | $32 | $31,051,800 | 35 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 15 | $98,075 | +82% | -57% | 750 | $131 | $31,149,875 | 36 |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 13 | $178,475 | +82% | -53% | 750 | $238 | $31,328,350 | 37 |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 14 | $102,815 | -42% | -56% | 750 | $137 | $31,431,165 | 38 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | - | $28,020 | -73% | -56% | 750 | $37 | $31,459,185 | 39 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | - | $32,250 | +15% | -62% | 750 | $43 | $31,491,435 | 40 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | - | $25,230 | -22% | -60% | 750 | $34 | $31,516,665 | 41 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | - | $18,225 | -28% | -66% | 750 | $24 | $31,534,890 | 42 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | - | $40,550 | +122% | -59% | 408 | $99 | $31,575,440 | 43 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | - | $79,205 | +95% | -56% | 408 | $194 | $31,654,645 | 44 |
| Oct 2, 2022 | - | $43,030 | -46% | -58% | 408 | $105 | $31,697,675 | 45 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | - | $13,020 | -70% | -54% | 408 | $32 | $31,710,695 | 46 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | - | $16,870 | +30% | -48% | 408 | $41 | $31,727,565 | 47 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | - | $12,160 | -28% | -52% | 408 | $30 | $31,739,725 | 48 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | - | $10,155 | -16% | -44% | 408 | $25 | $31,749,880 | 49 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | - | $17,540 | +73% | -57% | 150 | $117 | $31,767,420 | 50 |
| Oct 8, 2022 | - | $32,300 | +84% | -59% | 150 | $215 | $31,799,720 | 51 |
| Oct 9, 2022 | - | $21,895 | -32% | -49% | 150 | $146 | $31,821,615 | 52 |
| Oct 10, 2022 | - | $8,375 | -62% | -36% | 150 | $56 | $31,829,990 | 53 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | - | $6,775 | -19% | -60% | 150 | $45 | $31,836,765 | 54 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | - | $4,860 | -28% | -60% | 150 | $32 | $31,841,625 | 55 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | - | $4,905 | +1% | -52% | 150 | $33 | $31,846,530 | 56 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | 2 | $15,190,985 | 3,743 | $4,059 | $15,190,985 | 1 | |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 4 | $6,588,590 | -57% | 3,754 | $1,755 | $21,779,575 | 2 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 6 | $5,796,205 | -12% | 3,217 | $1,802 | $27,575,780 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 8 | $2,370,380 | -59% | 2,793 | $849 | $29,946,160 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | - | $1,105,640 | -53% | 1,664 | $664 | $31,051,800 | 5 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | - | $483,090 | -56% | 750 | $644 | $31,534,890 | 6 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 21 | $214,990 | -55% | 408 | $527 | $31,749,880 | 7 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 24 | $96,650 | -55% | 150 | $644 | $31,846,530 | 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.