Donnie Darko (2001)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,480,006 | Details |
| International Box Office | $6,030,148 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $7,510,154 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $47,939 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,373,713 | |
| Total | $1,421,652 | |
| OpusData ID: 59390100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
fter surviving a freak accident, Donnie begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $110,494 (7.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 13.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 19.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $4,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 58 opening theaters/58 max. theaters, 8.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,817,800 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 26th, 2001 (Wide) by Newmarket Films June 4th, 2004 (Limited) by Newmarket Films March 31st, 2017 (Limited) by Arrow Releasing, released as Donnie Darko (2001) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | July 24th, 2002 (Wide) (Australia)
October 25th, 2002 (Limited) (United Kingdom) August 12th, 2004 (Wide), released as Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (Australia) June 10th, 2016 (Limited), released as Donnie Darko: 15th Anniversary Reissue (New Zealand) June 10th, 2016 (Limited), released as Donnie Darko: 15th Anniversary Screenings (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 19th, 2002 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some drug use and violence |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Franchise: | Donnie Darko |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Family Affair, Intertitle, Relatives Playing Relatives, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Bullies, Death of a Son or Daughter, Fate or Destiny, Imaginary Character, Inspirational Teacher, Mental Illness, Motivational Speaker, New Guy/Girl in School, Romance, Sex Crimes, Sleepwalking, Surprise Twist, Time Travel |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Newmarket Films, Pandora Cinema, Flower Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2001 | 34 | $110,494 | 58 | $1,905 | $110,494 | 1 | |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 48 | $58,435 | -47% | 26 | $2,248 | $222,628 | 2 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 49 | $42,016 | -28% | 17 | $2,472 | $294,151 | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 54 | $25,204 | -40% | 10 | $2,520 | $340,621 | 4 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 67 | $17,403 | -31% | 6 | $2,901 | $369,754 | 5 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 69 | $12,202 | -30% | 7 | $1,743 | $389,208 | 6 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 85 | $5,470 | -55% | 6 | $912 | $403,651 | 7 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 92 | $4,221 | -23% | 7 | $603 | $411,010 | 8 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 81 | $2,413 | -43% | 6 | $402 | $416,484 | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 95 | $2,609 | +8% | 4 | $652 | $420,618 | 10 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 94 | $2,131 | -18% | 4 | $533 | $423,244 | 11 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 81 | $1,963 | -8% | 4 | $491 | $426,727 | 12 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 88 | $2,975 | +52% | 4 | $744 | $430,915 | 13 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 76 | $5,126 | +72% | 6 | $854 | $437,108 | 14 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 84 | $5,011 | -2% | 6 | $835 | $445,420 | 15 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 90 | $3,004 | -40% | 7 | $429 | $450,391 | 16 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 94 | $3,093 | +3% | 4 | $773 | $455,257 | 17 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 102 | $2,891 | -7% | 6 | $482 | $459,989 | 18 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 94 | $4,612 | +60% | 3 | $1,537 | $466,267 | 19 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 61 | $20,684 | +348% | 9 | $2,298 | $489,690 | 20 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 77 | $9,283 | -55% | 6 | $1,547 | $501,673 | 21 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 92 | $6,039 | -35% | 5 | $1,208 | $509,682 | 22 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 100 | $3,215 | -47% | 4 | $804 | $514,545 | 23 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 122 | $1,463 | -54% | 2 | $732 | $516,875 | 24 |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 66 | $24,728 | 7 | $3,533 | $542,103 | 137 | |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 74 | $16,202 | -34% | 6 | $2,700 | $578,910 | 138 |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 83 | $6,621 | -59% | 6 | $1,104 | $595,525 | 139 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 89 | $3,368 | -49% | 6 | $561 | $604,244 | 140 |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 106 | $1,203 | -64% | 1 | $1,203 | $607,476 | 141 |
| Jul 9, 2004 | 99 | $1,544 | +28% | 1 | $1,544 | $610,315 | 142 |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 105 | $1,089 | -29% | 1 | $1,089 | $612,870 | 143 |
| Jul 23, 2004 | 50 | $53,507 | +4,813% | 6 | $8,918 | $667,505 | 144 |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 56 | $27,619 | -48% | 6 | $4,603 | $730,904 | 145 |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 58 | $26,128 | -5% | 8 | $3,266 | $782,292 | 146 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 76 | $17,092 | -35% | 7 | $2,442 | $816,855 | 147 |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 61 | $33,626 | +97% | 11 | $3,057 | $864,896 | 148 |
| Aug 27, 2004 | 50 | $51,598 | +53% | 16 | $3,225 | $937,456 | 149 |
| Sep 3, 2004 | 50 | $74,598 | +45% | 19 | $3,926 | $1,036,672 | 150 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 51 | $53,778 | -28% | 19 | $2,830 | $1,136,105 | 151 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 65 | $31,660 | -41% | 22 | $1,439 | $1,188,377 | 152 |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 75 | $22,418 | -29% | 20 | $1,121 | $1,224,149 | 153 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 81 | $11,449 | -49% | 16 | $716 | $1,245,258 | 154 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 69 | $14,975 | +31% | 10 | $1,498 | $1,265,007 | 155 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 40 | $57,259 | 21 | $2,727 | $1,327,781 | 806 | |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 53 | $17,336 | -70% | 11 | $1,576 | $1,370,152 | 807 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 50 | $18,368 | +6% | 11 | $1,670 | $1,407,364 | 808 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 57 | $12,944 | -30% | 4 | $3,236 | $1,427,886 | 809 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 77 | $2,203 | -83% | 3 | $734 | $1,435,906 | 810 |
| May 5, 2017 | 80 | $1,527 | -31% | 2 | $764 | $1,439,514 | 811 |
| May 12, 2017 | 76 | $3,693 | +142% | 3 | $1,231 | $1,443,746 | 812 |
| May 26, 2017 | 73 | $1,903 | 2 | $952 | $1,453,976 | 814 | |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 75 | $2,359 | +24% | 5 | $472 | $1,457,161 | 815 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 63 | $5,038 | +114% | 6 | $840 | $1,462,691 | 816 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 71 | $2,051 | -59% | 2 | $1,026 | $1,464,742 | 817 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 85 | $1,132 | 1 | $1,132 | $1,472,801 | 819 | |
| Jul 28, 2017 | 96 | $436 | 1 | $436 | $1,466,310 | 823 | |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 81 | $3,081 | 1 | $3,081 | $1,474,750 | 827 | |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 97 | $2,175 | -29% | 3 | $725 | $1,480,006 | 828 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2001 | 32 | $164,193 | 58 | $2,831 | $164,193 | 1 | |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 49 | $87,942 | -46% | 26 | $3,382 | $252,135 | 2 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 48 | $63,282 | -28% | 17 | $3,722 | $315,417 | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 57 | $36,934 | -42% | 10 | $3,693 | $352,351 | 4 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 70 | $24,655 | -33% | 6 | $4,109 | $377,006 | 5 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 68 | $21,175 | -14% | 7 | $3,025 | $398,181 | 6 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 84 | $8,608 | -59% | 6 | $1,435 | $406,789 | 7 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 82 | $7,282 | -15% | 7 | $1,040 | $414,071 | 8 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 83 | $3,938 | -46% | 6 | $656 | $418,009 | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 94 | $3,104 | -21% | 4 | $776 | $421,113 | 10 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 86 | $3,651 | +18% | 4 | $913 | $424,764 | 11 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 81 | $3,176 | -13% | 4 | $794 | $427,940 | 12 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 87 | $4,042 | +27% | 4 | $1,011 | $431,982 | 13 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 78 | $8,427 | +108% | 6 | $1,405 | $440,409 | 14 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 85 | $6,978 | -17% | 6 | $1,163 | $447,387 | 15 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 89 | $4,777 | -32% | 7 | $682 | $452,164 | 16 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 94 | $4,934 | +3% | 4 | $1,234 | $457,098 | 17 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 101 | $4,557 | -8% | 6 | $760 | $461,655 | 18 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 93 | $7,351 | +61% | 3 | $2,450 | $469,006 | 19 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 66 | $23,384 | +218% | 9 | $2,598 | $492,390 | 20 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 83 | $11,253 | -52% | 6 | $1,876 | $503,643 | 21 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 96 | $7,687 | -32% | 5 | $1,537 | $511,330 | 22 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 101 | $4,082 | -47% | 4 | $1,021 | $515,412 | 23 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 109 | $1,963 | -52% | 2 | $982 | $517,375 | 24 |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 61 | $45,333 | 7 | $6,476 | $562,708 | 137 | |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 72 | $26,196 | -42% | 6 | $4,366 | $588,904 | 138 |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 81 | $11,972 | -54% | 6 | $1,995 | $600,876 | 139 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 80 | $5,397 | -55% | 6 | $900 | $606,273 | 140 |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 96 | $2,498 | -54% | 1 | $2,498 | $608,771 | 141 |
| Jul 9, 2004 | 97 | $3,010 | +20% | 1 | $3,010 | $611,781 | 142 |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 99 | $2,217 | -26% | 1 | $2,217 | $613,998 | 143 |
| Jul 23, 2004 | 47 | $89,287 | +3,927% | 6 | $14,881 | $703,285 | 144 |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 53 | $52,879 | -41% | 6 | $8,813 | $756,164 | 145 |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 57 | $43,599 | -18% | 8 | $5,450 | $799,763 | 146 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 64 | $31,507 | -28% | 7 | $4,501 | $831,270 | 147 |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 55 | $54,588 | +73% | 11 | $4,963 | $885,858 | 148 |
| Aug 27, 2004 | 50 | $76,216 | +40% | 16 | $4,764 | $962,074 | 149 |
| Sep 3, 2004 | 46 | $120,253 | +58% | 19 | $6,329 | $1,082,327 | 150 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 52 | $74,390 | -38% | 19 | $3,915 | $1,156,717 | 151 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 65 | $45,014 | -39% | 22 | $2,046 | $1,201,731 | 152 |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 71 | $32,078 | -29% | 20 | $1,604 | $1,233,809 | 153 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 80 | $16,223 | -49% | 16 | $1,014 | $1,250,032 | 154 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 71 | $20,490 | +26% | 10 | $2,049 | $1,270,522 | 155 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 39 | $82,294 | 21 | $3,919 | $1,352,816 | 806 | |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 48 | $36,180 | -56% | 11 | $3,289 | $1,388,996 | 807 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 53 | $25,946 | -28% | 11 | $2,359 | $1,414,942 | 808 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 58 | $18,761 | -28% | 4 | $4,690 | $1,433,703 | 809 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 74 | $4,284 | -77% | 3 | $1,428 | $1,437,987 | 810 |
| May 5, 2017 | 81 | $2,066 | -52% | 2 | $1,033 | $1,440,053 | 811 |
| May 12, 2017 | 86 | $2,066 | n/c | 3 | $689 | $1,445,214 | 812 |
| May 19, 2017 | 64 | $6,859 | +232% | 1 | $6,859 | $1,452,073 | 813 |
| May 26, 2017 | 72 | $2,729 | -60% | 2 | $1,365 | $1,454,802 | 814 |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 83 | $2,851 | +4% | 5 | $570 | $1,457,653 | 815 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 64 | $5,038 | +77% | 6 | $840 | $1,462,691 | 816 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 81 | $2,051 | -59% | 2 | $1,026 | $1,464,742 | 817 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 66 | $6,927 | +238% | 1 | $6,927 | $1,471,669 | 818 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 90 | $3,081 | 1 | $3,081 | $1,477,831 | 827 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/24/2002 | $5,020 | 3 | 8 | 74 | $31,970 | 9/12/2022 | |||
| Mexico | 4/16/2026 | $69,034 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $69,034 | 4/21/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 6/10/2016 | $4,722 | 2 | 2 | 6 | $4,953 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 10/25/2002 | $4,063 | 0 | 3 | 3 | $4,063 | 10/2/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $5,920,128 | |||||||||
| International Total | $6,030,148 | 4/21/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Donnie Darko | |
| Jena Malone | Gretchen Ross | |
| Drew Barrymore | Ms. Karen Pomeroy | |
| Mary McDonnell | Rose Darko | |
| Holmes Osborne | Eddie Darko | |
| Katharine Ross | Dr. Lillian Thurman | |
| Patrick Swayze | Jim Cunningham | |
| Noah Wyle | Dr. Kenneth Monnitoff |
Supporting
| James Duval | Frank | |
| Beth Grant | Kitty Farmer | |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | Elizabeth Darko | |
| Alex Greenwald | Seth Devlin | |
| Gary Lundy | Sean Smith | |
| Seth Rogen | Ricky Danforth | |
| Stuart Stone | Ronald Fisher | |
| Daveigh Chase | Samantha Darko | |
| Patience Cleveland | Roberta Sparrow / Grandma Death | |
| David Moreland | Principal Cole | |
| Jolene Purdy | Cherita Chen | |
| Arthur Taxier | Dr. Fisher | |
| Mark Hoffman | Police Officer | |
| David St. James | Bob Garland | |
| Tom Tangen | Man in Red Jogging Suit | |
| Jazzie Mahannah | Joanie James | |
| Kristina Malota | Susie Bates | |
| Marina Malota* | Emily Bates | |
| Carly Naples | Suzy Bailey | |
| Tiler Peck | Beth Farmer | |
| Lisa K. Wyatt | Linda Connie | |
| Rachel Winfree | Shanda Riesman | |
| Jack Salvatore, Jr. | Larry Riesman | |
| Lee Weaver | Leroy | |
| Phyllis Lyons | Anne Fisher | |
| Ashley Tisdale | Dorky Girl | |
| Alison Jones | Dorky Sister | |
| Jerry Trainor | Lanky Kid | |
| Joan Blair | Mystery Woman | |
| Sarah Hudson | Friend | |
| Fran Kranz | Passenger | |
| Scotty Leavenworth | David |
Production and Technical Credits
| Richard Kelly | Director | |
| Richard Kelly | Screenwriter | |
| Sean McKittrick | Producer | |
| Nancy Juvonen | Producer | |
| Adam Fields | Producer | |
| Drew Barrymore | Executive Producer | |
| Hunt Lowry | Executive Producer | |
| Casey La Scala | Executive Producer | |
| William Tyrer | Executive Producer | |
| Chris J. Ball | Executive Producer | |
| Aaron Ryder | Executive Producer | |
| Steven Poster | Cinematographer | |
| Alexander Hammond | Production Designer | |
| Sam Bauer | Editor | |
| Eric Strand | Editor | |
| April Ferry | Costume Designer | |
| Michael Andrews | Composer | |
| Tom Hayslip* | Line Producer | |
| Richard L. Fox | Assistant Director | |
| Betsy Mackey | Unit Production Manager | |
| Jennie Harris | Set Decorator | |
| Joe Markham | Costume Supervisor | |
| Coleman Metts | Sound Mixer | |
| Chris David | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Chuck Michael | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Victoria Rose Sampson* | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jeff K. Brunello | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Michael Payne | Sound Designer | |
| Victoria Rose Sampson* | Dialogue Editor | |
| Nancy Tracy | Dialogue Editor | |
| Shannon Erbe | Music Editor | |
| Jennifer Barak | Music Editor | |
| Lynn Barber | Makeup | |
| Lori McCoy-Bell | Hairstylist | |
| Thomas Surprenant | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Manish Raval | Music Supervisor | |
| Tom Wolfe | Music Supervisor | |
| Joseph Middleton | Casting Director | |
| Michelle Morris Gertz | Casting Director | |
| Mickey Giacomazzi | Stunt Coordinator |
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.
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Synopsis
fter surviving a freak accident, Donnie begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $110,494 (7.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 13.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 19.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $4,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 58 opening theaters/58 max. theaters, 8.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,817,800 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 26th, 2001 (Wide) by Newmarket Films June 4th, 2004 (Limited) by Newmarket Films March 31st, 2017 (Limited) by Arrow Releasing, released as Donnie Darko (2001) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | July 24th, 2002 (Wide) (Australia)
October 25th, 2002 (Limited) (United Kingdom) August 12th, 2004 (Wide), released as Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (Australia) June 10th, 2016 (Limited), released as Donnie Darko: 15th Anniversary Reissue (New Zealand) June 10th, 2016 (Limited), released as Donnie Darko: 15th Anniversary Screenings (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 19th, 2002 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some drug use and violence |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Franchise: | Donnie Darko |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Family Affair, Intertitle, Relatives Playing Relatives, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Bullies, Death of a Son or Daughter, Fate or Destiny, Imaginary Character, Inspirational Teacher, Mental Illness, Motivational Speaker, New Guy/Girl in School, Romance, Sex Crimes, Sleepwalking, Surprise Twist, Time Travel |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Newmarket Films, Pandora Cinema, Flower Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2001 | 34 | $110,494 | 58 | $1,905 | $110,494 | 1 | |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 48 | $58,435 | -47% | 26 | $2,248 | $222,628 | 2 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 49 | $42,016 | -28% | 17 | $2,472 | $294,151 | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 54 | $25,204 | -40% | 10 | $2,520 | $340,621 | 4 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 67 | $17,403 | -31% | 6 | $2,901 | $369,754 | 5 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 69 | $12,202 | -30% | 7 | $1,743 | $389,208 | 6 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 85 | $5,470 | -55% | 6 | $912 | $403,651 | 7 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 92 | $4,221 | -23% | 7 | $603 | $411,010 | 8 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 81 | $2,413 | -43% | 6 | $402 | $416,484 | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 95 | $2,609 | +8% | 4 | $652 | $420,618 | 10 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 94 | $2,131 | -18% | 4 | $533 | $423,244 | 11 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 81 | $1,963 | -8% | 4 | $491 | $426,727 | 12 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 88 | $2,975 | +52% | 4 | $744 | $430,915 | 13 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 76 | $5,126 | +72% | 6 | $854 | $437,108 | 14 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 84 | $5,011 | -2% | 6 | $835 | $445,420 | 15 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 90 | $3,004 | -40% | 7 | $429 | $450,391 | 16 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 94 | $3,093 | +3% | 4 | $773 | $455,257 | 17 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 102 | $2,891 | -7% | 6 | $482 | $459,989 | 18 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 94 | $4,612 | +60% | 3 | $1,537 | $466,267 | 19 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 61 | $20,684 | +348% | 9 | $2,298 | $489,690 | 20 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 77 | $9,283 | -55% | 6 | $1,547 | $501,673 | 21 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 92 | $6,039 | -35% | 5 | $1,208 | $509,682 | 22 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 100 | $3,215 | -47% | 4 | $804 | $514,545 | 23 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 122 | $1,463 | -54% | 2 | $732 | $516,875 | 24 |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 66 | $24,728 | 7 | $3,533 | $542,103 | 137 | |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 74 | $16,202 | -34% | 6 | $2,700 | $578,910 | 138 |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 83 | $6,621 | -59% | 6 | $1,104 | $595,525 | 139 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 89 | $3,368 | -49% | 6 | $561 | $604,244 | 140 |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 106 | $1,203 | -64% | 1 | $1,203 | $607,476 | 141 |
| Jul 9, 2004 | 99 | $1,544 | +28% | 1 | $1,544 | $610,315 | 142 |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 105 | $1,089 | -29% | 1 | $1,089 | $612,870 | 143 |
| Jul 23, 2004 | 50 | $53,507 | +4,813% | 6 | $8,918 | $667,505 | 144 |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 56 | $27,619 | -48% | 6 | $4,603 | $730,904 | 145 |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 58 | $26,128 | -5% | 8 | $3,266 | $782,292 | 146 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 76 | $17,092 | -35% | 7 | $2,442 | $816,855 | 147 |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 61 | $33,626 | +97% | 11 | $3,057 | $864,896 | 148 |
| Aug 27, 2004 | 50 | $51,598 | +53% | 16 | $3,225 | $937,456 | 149 |
| Sep 3, 2004 | 50 | $74,598 | +45% | 19 | $3,926 | $1,036,672 | 150 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 51 | $53,778 | -28% | 19 | $2,830 | $1,136,105 | 151 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 65 | $31,660 | -41% | 22 | $1,439 | $1,188,377 | 152 |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 75 | $22,418 | -29% | 20 | $1,121 | $1,224,149 | 153 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 81 | $11,449 | -49% | 16 | $716 | $1,245,258 | 154 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 69 | $14,975 | +31% | 10 | $1,498 | $1,265,007 | 155 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 40 | $57,259 | 21 | $2,727 | $1,327,781 | 806 | |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 53 | $17,336 | -70% | 11 | $1,576 | $1,370,152 | 807 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 50 | $18,368 | +6% | 11 | $1,670 | $1,407,364 | 808 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 57 | $12,944 | -30% | 4 | $3,236 | $1,427,886 | 809 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 77 | $2,203 | -83% | 3 | $734 | $1,435,906 | 810 |
| May 5, 2017 | 80 | $1,527 | -31% | 2 | $764 | $1,439,514 | 811 |
| May 12, 2017 | 76 | $3,693 | +142% | 3 | $1,231 | $1,443,746 | 812 |
| May 26, 2017 | 73 | $1,903 | 2 | $952 | $1,453,976 | 814 | |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 75 | $2,359 | +24% | 5 | $472 | $1,457,161 | 815 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 63 | $5,038 | +114% | 6 | $840 | $1,462,691 | 816 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 71 | $2,051 | -59% | 2 | $1,026 | $1,464,742 | 817 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 85 | $1,132 | 1 | $1,132 | $1,472,801 | 819 | |
| Jul 28, 2017 | 96 | $436 | 1 | $436 | $1,466,310 | 823 | |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 81 | $3,081 | 1 | $3,081 | $1,474,750 | 827 | |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 97 | $2,175 | -29% | 3 | $725 | $1,480,006 | 828 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2001 | 32 | $164,193 | 58 | $2,831 | $164,193 | 1 | |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 49 | $87,942 | -46% | 26 | $3,382 | $252,135 | 2 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 48 | $63,282 | -28% | 17 | $3,722 | $315,417 | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 57 | $36,934 | -42% | 10 | $3,693 | $352,351 | 4 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 70 | $24,655 | -33% | 6 | $4,109 | $377,006 | 5 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 68 | $21,175 | -14% | 7 | $3,025 | $398,181 | 6 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 84 | $8,608 | -59% | 6 | $1,435 | $406,789 | 7 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 82 | $7,282 | -15% | 7 | $1,040 | $414,071 | 8 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 83 | $3,938 | -46% | 6 | $656 | $418,009 | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 94 | $3,104 | -21% | 4 | $776 | $421,113 | 10 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 86 | $3,651 | +18% | 4 | $913 | $424,764 | 11 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 81 | $3,176 | -13% | 4 | $794 | $427,940 | 12 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 87 | $4,042 | +27% | 4 | $1,011 | $431,982 | 13 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 78 | $8,427 | +108% | 6 | $1,405 | $440,409 | 14 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 85 | $6,978 | -17% | 6 | $1,163 | $447,387 | 15 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 89 | $4,777 | -32% | 7 | $682 | $452,164 | 16 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 94 | $4,934 | +3% | 4 | $1,234 | $457,098 | 17 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 101 | $4,557 | -8% | 6 | $760 | $461,655 | 18 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 93 | $7,351 | +61% | 3 | $2,450 | $469,006 | 19 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 66 | $23,384 | +218% | 9 | $2,598 | $492,390 | 20 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 83 | $11,253 | -52% | 6 | $1,876 | $503,643 | 21 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 96 | $7,687 | -32% | 5 | $1,537 | $511,330 | 22 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 101 | $4,082 | -47% | 4 | $1,021 | $515,412 | 23 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 109 | $1,963 | -52% | 2 | $982 | $517,375 | 24 |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 61 | $45,333 | 7 | $6,476 | $562,708 | 137 | |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 72 | $26,196 | -42% | 6 | $4,366 | $588,904 | 138 |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 81 | $11,972 | -54% | 6 | $1,995 | $600,876 | 139 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 80 | $5,397 | -55% | 6 | $900 | $606,273 | 140 |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 96 | $2,498 | -54% | 1 | $2,498 | $608,771 | 141 |
| Jul 9, 2004 | 97 | $3,010 | +20% | 1 | $3,010 | $611,781 | 142 |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 99 | $2,217 | -26% | 1 | $2,217 | $613,998 | 143 |
| Jul 23, 2004 | 47 | $89,287 | +3,927% | 6 | $14,881 | $703,285 | 144 |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 53 | $52,879 | -41% | 6 | $8,813 | $756,164 | 145 |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 57 | $43,599 | -18% | 8 | $5,450 | $799,763 | 146 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 64 | $31,507 | -28% | 7 | $4,501 | $831,270 | 147 |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 55 | $54,588 | +73% | 11 | $4,963 | $885,858 | 148 |
| Aug 27, 2004 | 50 | $76,216 | +40% | 16 | $4,764 | $962,074 | 149 |
| Sep 3, 2004 | 46 | $120,253 | +58% | 19 | $6,329 | $1,082,327 | 150 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 52 | $74,390 | -38% | 19 | $3,915 | $1,156,717 | 151 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 65 | $45,014 | -39% | 22 | $2,046 | $1,201,731 | 152 |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 71 | $32,078 | -29% | 20 | $1,604 | $1,233,809 | 153 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 80 | $16,223 | -49% | 16 | $1,014 | $1,250,032 | 154 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 71 | $20,490 | +26% | 10 | $2,049 | $1,270,522 | 155 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 39 | $82,294 | 21 | $3,919 | $1,352,816 | 806 | |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 48 | $36,180 | -56% | 11 | $3,289 | $1,388,996 | 807 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 53 | $25,946 | -28% | 11 | $2,359 | $1,414,942 | 808 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 58 | $18,761 | -28% | 4 | $4,690 | $1,433,703 | 809 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 74 | $4,284 | -77% | 3 | $1,428 | $1,437,987 | 810 |
| May 5, 2017 | 81 | $2,066 | -52% | 2 | $1,033 | $1,440,053 | 811 |
| May 12, 2017 | 86 | $2,066 | n/c | 3 | $689 | $1,445,214 | 812 |
| May 19, 2017 | 64 | $6,859 | +232% | 1 | $6,859 | $1,452,073 | 813 |
| May 26, 2017 | 72 | $2,729 | -60% | 2 | $1,365 | $1,454,802 | 814 |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 83 | $2,851 | +4% | 5 | $570 | $1,457,653 | 815 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 64 | $5,038 | +77% | 6 | $840 | $1,462,691 | 816 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 81 | $2,051 | -59% | 2 | $1,026 | $1,464,742 | 817 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 66 | $6,927 | +238% | 1 | $6,927 | $1,471,669 | 818 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 90 | $3,081 | 1 | $3,081 | $1,477,831 | 827 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/24/2002 | $5,020 | 3 | 8 | 74 | $31,970 | 9/12/2022 | |||
| Mexico | 4/16/2026 | $69,034 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $69,034 | 4/21/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 6/10/2016 | $4,722 | 2 | 2 | 6 | $4,953 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 10/25/2002 | $4,063 | 0 | 3 | 3 | $4,063 | 10/2/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $5,920,128 | |||||||||
| International Total | $6,030,148 | 4/21/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Donnie Darko | |
| Jena Malone | Gretchen Ross | |
| Drew Barrymore | Ms. Karen Pomeroy | |
| Mary McDonnell | Rose Darko | |
| Holmes Osborne | Eddie Darko | |
| Katharine Ross | Dr. Lillian Thurman | |
| Patrick Swayze | Jim Cunningham | |
| Noah Wyle | Dr. Kenneth Monnitoff |
Supporting
| James Duval | Frank | |
| Beth Grant | Kitty Farmer | |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | Elizabeth Darko | |
| Alex Greenwald | Seth Devlin | |
| Gary Lundy | Sean Smith | |
| Seth Rogen | Ricky Danforth | |
| Stuart Stone | Ronald Fisher | |
| Daveigh Chase | Samantha Darko | |
| Patience Cleveland | Roberta Sparrow / Grandma Death | |
| David Moreland | Principal Cole | |
| Jolene Purdy | Cherita Chen | |
| Arthur Taxier | Dr. Fisher | |
| Mark Hoffman | Police Officer | |
| David St. James | Bob Garland | |
| Tom Tangen | Man in Red Jogging Suit | |
| Jazzie Mahannah | Joanie James | |
| Kristina Malota | Susie Bates | |
| Marina Malota* | Emily Bates | |
| Carly Naples | Suzy Bailey | |
| Tiler Peck | Beth Farmer | |
| Lisa K. Wyatt | Linda Connie | |
| Rachel Winfree | Shanda Riesman | |
| Jack Salvatore, Jr. | Larry Riesman | |
| Lee Weaver | Leroy | |
| Phyllis Lyons | Anne Fisher | |
| Ashley Tisdale | Dorky Girl | |
| Alison Jones | Dorky Sister | |
| Jerry Trainor | Lanky Kid | |
| Joan Blair | Mystery Woman | |
| Sarah Hudson | Friend | |
| Fran Kranz | Passenger | |
| Scotty Leavenworth | David |
Production and Technical Credits
| Richard Kelly | Director | |
| Richard Kelly | Screenwriter | |
| Sean McKittrick | Producer | |
| Nancy Juvonen | Producer | |
| Adam Fields | Producer | |
| Drew Barrymore | Executive Producer | |
| Hunt Lowry | Executive Producer | |
| Casey La Scala | Executive Producer | |
| William Tyrer | Executive Producer | |
| Chris J. Ball | Executive Producer | |
| Aaron Ryder | Executive Producer | |
| Steven Poster | Cinematographer | |
| Alexander Hammond | Production Designer | |
| Sam Bauer | Editor | |
| Eric Strand | Editor | |
| April Ferry | Costume Designer | |
| Michael Andrews | Composer | |
| Tom Hayslip* | Line Producer | |
| Richard L. Fox | Assistant Director | |
| Betsy Mackey | Unit Production Manager | |
| Jennie Harris | Set Decorator | |
| Joe Markham | Costume Supervisor | |
| Coleman Metts | Sound Mixer | |
| Chris David | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Chuck Michael | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Victoria Rose Sampson* | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jeff K. Brunello | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Michael Payne | Sound Designer | |
| Victoria Rose Sampson* | Dialogue Editor | |
| Nancy Tracy | Dialogue Editor | |
| Shannon Erbe | Music Editor | |
| Jennifer Barak | Music Editor | |
| Lynn Barber | Makeup | |
| Lori McCoy-Bell | Hairstylist | |
| Thomas Surprenant | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Manish Raval | Music Supervisor | |
| Tom Wolfe | Music Supervisor | |
| Joseph Middleton | Casting Director | |
| Michelle Morris Gertz | Casting Director | |
| Mickey Giacomazzi | Stunt Coordinator |
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.
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