I Was a Stranger (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,008,685 | Details |
| International Box Office | $803,872 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,812,557 | |
| OpusData ID: 745520100 More info... | ||
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Synopsis
A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. In a world divided by borders and war, five lives intersect in the pursuit of safety and belonging. Their journeys reveal the heartbreak and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,199,400 (59.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.67 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 71.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,400 opening theaters/1,400 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,008,685 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 9th, 2026 (Wide) by Angel Studios |
| International Releases: | January 7th, 2026 (Wide) (Belgium)
January 9th, 2026 (Limited) (Pakistan) February 19th, 2026 (Wide) (Mexico) February 19th, 2026 (Wide) (Bolivia) February 19th, 2026 (Wide) (Peru) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for strong violent content/bloody images, thematic material, a racial slur and smoking. (Rating bulletin 2893 (cert #55571), 7/9/2025) |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Middle East |
| Plot point: | Refugee, War |
| Social setting: | Human-Trafficking |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Angel Studios |
| Production Countries: | Jordan, United States, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Turkey |
| Languages: | Arabic, English, Greek |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | - | $1,199,400 | 1,400 | $857 | $1,199,400 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | - | $163,374 | -86% | 520 | $314 | $1,878,313 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | - | $4,368 | -97% | 40 | $109 | $2,003,160 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $1,022 | -77% | 10 | $102 | $2,008,405 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | - | $514,257 | 1,400 | $367 | $514,257 | 1 | ||
| Jan 10, 2026 | - | $423,305 | -18% | 1,400 | $302 | $937,562 | 2 | |
| Jan 11, 2026 | - | $261,838 | -38% | 1,400 | $187 | $1,199,400 | 3 | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | - | $116,805 | -55% | 1,400 | $83 | $1,316,205 | 4 | |
| Jan 13, 2026 | - | $173,155 | +48% | 1,400 | $124 | $1,489,360 | 5 | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | - | $120,249 | -31% | 1,400 | $86 | $1,609,609 | 6 | |
| Jan 15, 2026 | - | $105,330 | -12% | 1,400 | $75 | $1,714,939 | 7 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | - | $46,678 | -56% | -91% | 520 | $90 | $1,761,617 | 8 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | - | $65,048 | +39% | -85% | 520 | $125 | $1,826,665 | 9 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | - | $51,648 | -21% | -80% | 520 | $99 | $1,878,313 | 10 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | - | $47,549 | -8% | -59% | 520 | $91 | $1,925,862 | 11 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | - | $29,715 | -38% | -83% | 520 | $57 | $1,955,577 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | - | $23,724 | -20% | -80% | 520 | $46 | $1,979,301 | 13 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | - | $19,491 | -18% | -81% | 520 | $37 | $1,998,792 | 14 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | - | $1,640 | -92% | -96% | 40 | $41 | $2,000,432 | 15 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | - | $2,338 | +43% | -96% | 40 | $58 | $2,002,770 | 16 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | - | $390 | -83% | -99% | 40 | $10 | $2,003,160 | 17 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | - | $925 | +137% | -98% | 40 | $23 | $2,004,085 | 18 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | - | $1,356 | +47% | -95% | 40 | $34 | $2,005,441 | 19 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | - | $1,047 | -23% | -96% | 40 | $26 | $2,006,488 | 20 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | - | $895 | -15% | -95% | 40 | $22 | $2,007,383 | 21 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $228 | -75% | -86% | 10 | $23 | $2,007,611 | 22 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | - | $439 | +93% | -81% | 10 | $44 | $2,008,050 | 23 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | - | $355 | -19% | -9% | 10 | $36 | $2,008,405 | 24 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | - | $93 | -74% | -90% | 10 | $9 | $2,008,498 | 25 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | - | $112 | +20% | -92% | 10 | $11 | $2,008,610 | 26 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | - | $30 | -73% | -97% | 10 | $3 | $2,008,640 | 27 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | - | $45 | +50% | -95% | 10 | $5 | $2,008,685 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | 13 | $1,714,939 | 1,400 | $1,225 | $1,714,939 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 24 | $283,853 | -83% | 520 | $546 | $1,998,792 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 51 | $8,591 | -97% | 40 | $215 | $2,007,383 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 61 | $1,302 | -85% | 10 | $130 | $2,008,685 | 4 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1/7/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $15,964 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Bolivia | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $3,182 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Brazil | 2/26/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $11,060 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,651 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| Denmark | 4/1/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,945 | 5/11/2026 | |||
| Ecuador | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,656 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Finland | 4/17/2026 | $7,015 | 36 | 36 | 36 | $16,673 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| France | 7/8/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $534,924 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Germany | 6/18/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $14,278 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Greece | 4/23/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $51,256 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Japan | 6/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $83,744 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 4/9/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $39,193 | 5/20/2026 | |||
| Norway | 4/1/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $4,927 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| Pakistan | 1/9/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,526 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Peru | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,796 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/19/2026 | $4,096 | 15 | 15 | 0 | $5,285 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 2/19/2026 | $4,511 | 43 | 43 | 43 | $8,146 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| Sweden | 4/1/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $5,380 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 2/20/2026 | $2,334 | 54 | 54 | 55 | $4,809 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| International Total | $803,872 | 7/23/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Yasmine Al Massri | Amira | |
| Yahya Mahayni | Mustafa | |
| Omar Sy | Marwan |
Production and Technical Credits
| Brandt Andersen | Director | |
| Brandt Andersen | Screenwriter | |
| Brandt Andersen | Producer | |
| Ossama Bawardi | Producer | |
| Ryan Busse | Producer | |
| Charlie Endean | Producer | |
| Jonathan Sela | Cinematographer | |
| Jeff Seibeneck | Editor | |
| Nick Chuba | Composer |
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.
Synopsis
A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. In a world divided by borders and war, five lives intersect in the pursuit of safety and belonging. Their journeys reveal the heartbreak and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,199,400 (59.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.67 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 71.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,400 opening theaters/1,400 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,008,685 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 9th, 2026 (Wide) by Angel Studios |
| International Releases: | January 7th, 2026 (Wide) (Belgium)
January 9th, 2026 (Limited) (Pakistan) February 19th, 2026 (Wide) (Mexico) February 19th, 2026 (Wide) (Bolivia) February 19th, 2026 (Wide) (Peru) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for strong violent content/bloody images, thematic material, a racial slur and smoking. (Rating bulletin 2893 (cert #55571), 7/9/2025) |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Middle East |
| Plot point: | Refugee, War |
| Social setting: | Human-Trafficking |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Angel Studios |
| Production Countries: | Jordan, United States, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Turkey |
| Languages: | Arabic, English, Greek |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | - | $1,199,400 | 1,400 | $857 | $1,199,400 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | - | $163,374 | -86% | 520 | $314 | $1,878,313 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | - | $4,368 | -97% | 40 | $109 | $2,003,160 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $1,022 | -77% | 10 | $102 | $2,008,405 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | - | $514,257 | 1,400 | $367 | $514,257 | 1 | ||
| Jan 10, 2026 | - | $423,305 | -18% | 1,400 | $302 | $937,562 | 2 | |
| Jan 11, 2026 | - | $261,838 | -38% | 1,400 | $187 | $1,199,400 | 3 | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | - | $116,805 | -55% | 1,400 | $83 | $1,316,205 | 4 | |
| Jan 13, 2026 | - | $173,155 | +48% | 1,400 | $124 | $1,489,360 | 5 | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | - | $120,249 | -31% | 1,400 | $86 | $1,609,609 | 6 | |
| Jan 15, 2026 | - | $105,330 | -12% | 1,400 | $75 | $1,714,939 | 7 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | - | $46,678 | -56% | -91% | 520 | $90 | $1,761,617 | 8 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | - | $65,048 | +39% | -85% | 520 | $125 | $1,826,665 | 9 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | - | $51,648 | -21% | -80% | 520 | $99 | $1,878,313 | 10 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | - | $47,549 | -8% | -59% | 520 | $91 | $1,925,862 | 11 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | - | $29,715 | -38% | -83% | 520 | $57 | $1,955,577 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | - | $23,724 | -20% | -80% | 520 | $46 | $1,979,301 | 13 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | - | $19,491 | -18% | -81% | 520 | $37 | $1,998,792 | 14 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | - | $1,640 | -92% | -96% | 40 | $41 | $2,000,432 | 15 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | - | $2,338 | +43% | -96% | 40 | $58 | $2,002,770 | 16 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | - | $390 | -83% | -99% | 40 | $10 | $2,003,160 | 17 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | - | $925 | +137% | -98% | 40 | $23 | $2,004,085 | 18 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | - | $1,356 | +47% | -95% | 40 | $34 | $2,005,441 | 19 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | - | $1,047 | -23% | -96% | 40 | $26 | $2,006,488 | 20 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | - | $895 | -15% | -95% | 40 | $22 | $2,007,383 | 21 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $228 | -75% | -86% | 10 | $23 | $2,007,611 | 22 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | - | $439 | +93% | -81% | 10 | $44 | $2,008,050 | 23 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | - | $355 | -19% | -9% | 10 | $36 | $2,008,405 | 24 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | - | $93 | -74% | -90% | 10 | $9 | $2,008,498 | 25 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | - | $112 | +20% | -92% | 10 | $11 | $2,008,610 | 26 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | - | $30 | -73% | -97% | 10 | $3 | $2,008,640 | 27 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | - | $45 | +50% | -95% | 10 | $5 | $2,008,685 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | 13 | $1,714,939 | 1,400 | $1,225 | $1,714,939 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 24 | $283,853 | -83% | 520 | $546 | $1,998,792 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 51 | $8,591 | -97% | 40 | $215 | $2,007,383 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 61 | $1,302 | -85% | 10 | $130 | $2,008,685 | 4 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1/7/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $15,964 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Bolivia | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $3,182 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Brazil | 2/26/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $11,060 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,651 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| Denmark | 4/1/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,945 | 5/11/2026 | |||
| Ecuador | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,656 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Finland | 4/17/2026 | $7,015 | 36 | 36 | 36 | $16,673 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| France | 7/8/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $534,924 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Germany | 6/18/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $14,278 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Greece | 4/23/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $51,256 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Japan | 6/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $83,744 | 7/23/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 4/9/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $39,193 | 5/20/2026 | |||
| Norway | 4/1/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $4,927 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| Pakistan | 1/9/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,526 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Peru | 2/19/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,796 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/19/2026 | $4,096 | 15 | 15 | 0 | $5,285 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 2/19/2026 | $4,511 | 43 | 43 | 43 | $8,146 | 4/30/2026 | |||
| Sweden | 4/1/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $5,380 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 2/20/2026 | $2,334 | 54 | 54 | 55 | $4,809 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| International Total | $803,872 | 7/23/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Yasmine Al Massri | Amira | |
| Yahya Mahayni | Mustafa | |
| Omar Sy | Marwan |
Production and Technical Credits
| Brandt Andersen | Director | |
| Brandt Andersen | Screenwriter | |
| Brandt Andersen | Producer | |
| Ossama Bawardi | Producer | |
| Ryan Busse | Producer | |
| Charlie Endean | Producer | |
| Jonathan Sela | Cinematographer | |
| Jeff Seibeneck | Editor | |
| Nick Chuba | Composer |
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.