Ella McCay (2025)

Ella McCay
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $4,004,812Details
International Box Office $518,875Details
Worldwide Box Office $4,523,687
OpusData ID: 665950100
Further financial details...

Synopsis

An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,020,541 (50.5% of total gross)
Legs:1.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$35,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,500 opening theaters/2,500 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,950,812

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,179 $3,983,812
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,001 $518,875
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,818 $4,502,687

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 12th, 2025 (Wide) by 20th Century Studios
International Releases: September 18th, 2025 (Wide) (Czech Republic)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (Australia)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (Denmark)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (New Zealand)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (Slovakia)
... Show all releases
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for strong language, some sexual material and drug content.
(Rating bulletin 2911 (cert #55623), 11/12/2025)
Running Time: 115 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Filmed in Rhode Island, United States, Filmed in United States, Filmed in New Orleans, LA, Filmed in Louisiana, United States, Filmed in Cleveland, OH, Filmed in Ohio, United States, Comedy Drama, 2000s, Politicians, Mentor, Government Corruption, Dysfunctional Family, Blackmail, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Relationships Gone Wrong, Quitting in Protest, Political, Satire
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Gracie Films, 20th Century Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,179 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,426 $3,950,812
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,331 $3,983,812
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2025 (Rank 101-200) 130 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,897 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,470 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 832 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,609 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,160 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Studios Movies 23 $3,983,812

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 12, 2025 7 $2,020,541   2,500 $808   $2,020,541 1
Dec 19, 2025 14 $406,206 -80% 2,500 $162   $3,500,818 2
Dec 26, 2025 - $84,307 -79% 450 $187   $3,882,202 3
Jan 2, 2026 - $34,000 -60% 115 $296   $4,004,812 4

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Dec 12, 2025 4 $870,614     2,500 $348   $870,614 1
Dec 13, 2025 - $710,071 -18%   2,500 $284   $1,580,685 2
Dec 14, 2025 - $439,856 -38%   2,500 $176   $2,020,541 3
Dec 15, 2025 - $231,146 -47%   2,500 $92   $2,251,687 4
Dec 16, 2025 - $456,001 +97%   2,500 $182   $2,707,688 5
Dec 17, 2025 - $247,786 -46%   2,500 $99   $2,955,474 6
Dec 18, 2025 8 $139,138 -44%   2,500 $56   $3,094,612 7
Dec 19, 2025 - $113,730 -18% -87% 2,500 $45   $3,208,342 8
Dec 20, 2025 - $161,133 +42% -77% 2,500 $64   $3,369,475 9
Dec 21, 2025 - $131,343 -18% -70% 2,500 $53   $3,500,818 10
Dec 22, 2025 - $89,315 -32% -61% 2,500 $36   $3,590,133 11
Dec 23, 2025 - $126,641 +42% -72% 2,500 $51   $3,716,774 12
Dec 24, 2025 10 $41,200 -67% -83% 450 $92   $3,757,974 13
Dec 25, 2025 - $39,921 -3% -71% 450 $89   $3,797,895 14
Dec 26, 2025 - $28,372 -29% -75% 450 $63   $3,826,267 15
Dec 27, 2025 - $30,620 +8% -81% 450 $68   $3,856,887 16
Dec 28, 2025 - $25,315 -17% -81% 450 $56   $3,882,202 17
Dec 29, 2025 - $18,425 -27% -79% 450 $41   $3,900,627 18
Dec 30, 2025 - $24,185 +31% -81% 450 $54   $3,924,812 19
Dec 31, 2025 - $26,000 +8% -37% 450 $58   $3,950,812 20
Jan 1, 2026 - $20,000 -23% -50% 450 $44   $3,970,812 21
Jan 2, 2026 - $13,000 -35% -54% 115 $113   $3,983,812 22
Jan 3, 2026 - $12,000 -8% -61% 115 $104   $3,995,812 23
Jan 4, 2026 - $9,000 -25% -64% 115 $78   $4,004,812 24

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 12, 2025 7 $3,094,612   2,500 $1,238   $3,094,612 1
Dec 19, 2025 15 $703,283 -77% 450 $1,563   $3,797,895 2
Dec 26, 2025 - $172,917 -75% 450 $384   $3,970,812 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Argentina 12/12/2025 $0000$0
Australia 12/11/2025 $84,094 0 0 0 $160,586 12/29/2025
Belgium 1/14/2026 $0000$0
Brazil 2/12/2026 $0000$0
Czech Republic 9/18/2025 $0000$0
Denmark 12/11/2025 $0000$0
Finland 1/16/2026 $0000$0
France 1/7/2026 $0000$0
Germany 1/22/2026 $0000$0
Italy 3/19/2026 $0000$0
Mexico 1/15/2026 $0000$0
New Zealand 12/11/2025 $10,241 0 0 0 $23,959 12/29/2025
Romania 12/12/2025 $0000$0
Slovakia 12/11/2025 $0000$0
South Africa 2/20/2026 $0000$0
Spain 2/27/2026 $0000$0
Ukraine 12/11/2025 $0000$0
United Kingdom 12/12/2025 $109,983 400 400 400 $223,430 12/29/2025
 
Rest of World $110,900
 
International Total$518,875 12/29/2025

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,001 $518,875
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,748 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,243 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,778 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,285 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,802 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,991 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Studios Movies 24 $518,875

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,818 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,601-9,700) 9,609 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,089 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,420 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,165 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,689 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,336 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Studios Movies 23 $4,502,687

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

Emma Mackey    Ella McCay
Jamie Lee Curtis    Helen McCay

Supporting Cast

Jack Lowden    Ryan
Kumail Nanjiani    Trooper Nash
Ayo Edebiri    Susan
Albert Brooks    Governor Bill
Woody Harrelson    Eddie McCay
Rebecca Hall    Mrs. McCay
Spike Fearn    Casey McCay
Julie Kavner    Estelle
Erica McDermott   
Sheetal Sheth   
Becky Ann Baker   
Troy Garity   

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

Production and Technical Credits

James L. Brooks    Director
James L. Brooks    Screenwriter
Albert Brooks    Producer
Julie Ansell    Producer
Richard Sakai    Producer
Seth William Meier    Executive Producer
Amy Brooks    Executive Producer
Colby Pines    Executive Producer
Robert Elswit    Director of Photography
Richard Toyon    Production Designer
Tracey Wadmore-Smith    Editor
Hans Zimmer    Composer
Ann Roth    Costume Designer
Jacob Riehle    Dialogue/ADR Editor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


  1. Summary
  2. News
  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Full Financials
  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Synopsis

An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,020,541 (50.5% of total gross)
Legs:1.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$35,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,500 opening theaters/2,500 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,950,812

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,179 $3,983,812
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,001 $518,875
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,818 $4,502,687

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 12th, 2025 (Wide) by 20th Century Studios
International Releases: September 18th, 2025 (Wide) (Czech Republic)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (Australia)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (Denmark)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (New Zealand)
December 11th, 2025 (Wide) (Slovakia)
... Show all releases
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for strong language, some sexual material and drug content.
(Rating bulletin 2911 (cert #55623), 11/12/2025)
Running Time: 115 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Filmed in Rhode Island, United States, Filmed in United States, Filmed in New Orleans, LA, Filmed in Louisiana, United States, Filmed in Cleveland, OH, Filmed in Ohio, United States, Comedy Drama, 2000s, Politicians, Mentor, Government Corruption, Dysfunctional Family, Blackmail, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Relationships Gone Wrong, Quitting in Protest, Political, Satire
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Gracie Films, 20th Century Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Emma Mackey    Ella McCay
Jamie Lee Curtis    Helen McCay

Supporting Cast

Jack Lowden    Ryan
Kumail Nanjiani    Trooper Nash
Ayo Edebiri    Susan
Albert Brooks    Governor Bill
Woody Harrelson    Eddie McCay
Rebecca Hall    Mrs. McCay
Spike Fearn    Casey McCay
Julie Kavner    Estelle
Erica McDermott   
Sheetal Sheth   
Becky Ann Baker   
Troy Garity   

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

Production and Technical Credits

James L. Brooks    Director
James L. Brooks    Screenwriter
Albert Brooks    Producer
Julie Ansell    Producer
Richard Sakai    Producer
Seth William Meier    Executive Producer
Amy Brooks    Executive Producer
Colby Pines    Executive Producer
Robert Elswit    Director of Photography
Richard Toyon    Production Designer
Tracey Wadmore-Smith    Editor
Hans Zimmer    Composer
Ann Roth    Costume Designer
Jacob Riehle    Dialogue/ADR Editor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,179 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,426 $3,950,812
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,331 $3,983,812
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2025 (Rank 101-200) 130 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,897 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,470 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 832 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,609 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,160 $3,983,812
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Studios Movies 23 $3,983,812

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 12, 2025 7 $2,020,541   2,500 $808   $2,020,541 1
Dec 19, 2025 14 $406,206 -80% 2,500 $162   $3,500,818 2
Dec 26, 2025 - $84,307 -79% 450 $187   $3,882,202 3
Jan 2, 2026 - $34,000 -60% 115 $296   $4,004,812 4

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Dec 12, 2025 4 $870,614     2,500 $348   $870,614 1
Dec 13, 2025 - $710,071 -18%   2,500 $284   $1,580,685 2
Dec 14, 2025 - $439,856 -38%   2,500 $176   $2,020,541 3
Dec 15, 2025 - $231,146 -47%   2,500 $92   $2,251,687 4
Dec 16, 2025 - $456,001 +97%   2,500 $182   $2,707,688 5
Dec 17, 2025 - $247,786 -46%   2,500 $99   $2,955,474 6
Dec 18, 2025 8 $139,138 -44%   2,500 $56   $3,094,612 7
Dec 19, 2025 - $113,730 -18% -87% 2,500 $45   $3,208,342 8
Dec 20, 2025 - $161,133 +42% -77% 2,500 $64   $3,369,475 9
Dec 21, 2025 - $131,343 -18% -70% 2,500 $53   $3,500,818 10
Dec 22, 2025 - $89,315 -32% -61% 2,500 $36   $3,590,133 11
Dec 23, 2025 - $126,641 +42% -72% 2,500 $51   $3,716,774 12
Dec 24, 2025 10 $41,200 -67% -83% 450 $92   $3,757,974 13
Dec 25, 2025 - $39,921 -3% -71% 450 $89   $3,797,895 14
Dec 26, 2025 - $28,372 -29% -75% 450 $63   $3,826,267 15
Dec 27, 2025 - $30,620 +8% -81% 450 $68   $3,856,887 16
Dec 28, 2025 - $25,315 -17% -81% 450 $56   $3,882,202 17
Dec 29, 2025 - $18,425 -27% -79% 450 $41   $3,900,627 18
Dec 30, 2025 - $24,185 +31% -81% 450 $54   $3,924,812 19
Dec 31, 2025 - $26,000 +8% -37% 450 $58   $3,950,812 20
Jan 1, 2026 - $20,000 -23% -50% 450 $44   $3,970,812 21
Jan 2, 2026 - $13,000 -35% -54% 115 $113   $3,983,812 22
Jan 3, 2026 - $12,000 -8% -61% 115 $104   $3,995,812 23
Jan 4, 2026 - $9,000 -25% -64% 115 $78   $4,004,812 24

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 12, 2025 7 $3,094,612   2,500 $1,238   $3,094,612 1
Dec 19, 2025 15 $703,283 -77% 450 $1,563   $3,797,895 2
Dec 26, 2025 - $172,917 -75% 450 $384   $3,970,812 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Argentina 12/12/2025 $0000$0
Australia 12/11/2025 $84,094 0 0 0 $160,586 12/29/2025
Belgium 1/14/2026 $0000$0
Brazil 2/12/2026 $0000$0
Czech Republic 9/18/2025 $0000$0
Denmark 12/11/2025 $0000$0
Finland 1/16/2026 $0000$0
France 1/7/2026 $0000$0
Germany 1/22/2026 $0000$0
Italy 3/19/2026 $0000$0
Mexico 1/15/2026 $0000$0
New Zealand 12/11/2025 $10,241 0 0 0 $23,959 12/29/2025
Romania 12/12/2025 $0000$0
Slovakia 12/11/2025 $0000$0
South Africa 2/20/2026 $0000$0
Spain 2/27/2026 $0000$0
Ukraine 12/11/2025 $0000$0
United Kingdom 12/12/2025 $109,983 400 400 400 $223,430 12/29/2025
 
Rest of World $110,900
 
International Total$518,875 12/29/2025

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,001 $518,875
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,748 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,243 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,778 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,285 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,802 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,991 $518,875
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Studios Movies 24 $518,875

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,818 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,601-9,700) 9,609 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,089 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,420 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,165 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,689 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,336 $4,502,687
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Studios Movies 23 $4,502,687

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.