Jeunes mères (2025)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $13,032 | Details |
| International Box Office | $302,822 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $315,854 | |
| OpusData ID: 746590100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
In a shelter in Liège, Belgium, a group of young women face the challenges and exhilaration of motherhood. Looking ahead to an uncertain future, the new mothers aspire to break free of the past and not repeat the cycles of neglect, abuse, and abandonment that have defined their young lives. Jessica grew up in a foster family, and must understand why her biological mother could not keep her. Perla wrestles with the unreliability of her boyfriend, and confronts the possibility that she may need to raise her child alone. Julie has a more stable partner, but cannot imagine parenthood until she overcomes her drug habit once and for all. And Ariane must protect her baby at all costs, with the daunting recognition that her home may not be safe for her daughter.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,184 (16.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/6 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $13,032 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 9th, 2026 (Limited) by Music Box Films, released as Young Mothers |
| International Releases: | August 14th, 2025 (Limited) (Netherlands)
August 29th, 2025 (Limited), released as Young Mothers (United Kingdom) October 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Mame tinere (Romania) October 31st, 2025 (Limited), released as Recién nacidas (Spain) November 20th, 2025 (Limited), released as Giovani Madri (Italy) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 1/13/2026) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Film festival: | Cannes Film Festival 2025 |
| Geographical setting: | Belgium |
| Plot point: | Poverty, Pregnant Women, Single Parent, Teen Pregnancy, Unexpected Pregnancy |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France, Belgium |
| Languages: | French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | - | $2,184 | 1 | $2,184 | $2,184 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | - | $3,647 | +67% | 6 | $608 | $7,871 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | - | $302 | -92% | 2 | $151 | $11,029 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $93 | -69% | 1 | $93 | $11,291 | 4 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $251 | 1 | $251 | $12,164 | 13 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | 44 | $4,224 | 1 | $4,224 | $4,224 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 48 | $6,503 | +54% | 6 | $1,084 | $10,727 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 66 | $471 | -93% | 3 | $157 | $11,198 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 70 | $151 | -68% | 1 | $151 | $11,349 | 4 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 74 | $358 | +137% | 1 | $358 | $11,707 | 5 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 85 | $20 | 1 | $20 | $11,727 | 7 | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 62 | $186 | 1 | $186 | $11,913 | 12 | |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 67 | $404 | +117% | 1 | $404 | $12,317 | 13 |
| May 15, 2026 | 56 | $715 | 1 | $715 | $13,032 | 19 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12/12/2025 | $19,844 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $30,098 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Italy | 11/20/2025 | $68,357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $146,316 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 8/14/2025 | $40,105 | 41 | 44 | 85 | $106,647 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 12/11/2025 | $819 | 9 | 9 | 0 | $819 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Romania | 10/10/2025 | $1,514 | 17 | 17 | 0 | $2,377 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/29/2025 | $16,565 | 20 | 20 | 20 | $16,565 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $302,822 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
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
| Babette Verbeek | Jessica | |
| Elsa Houben | Julie | |
| Janaina Halloy Fokan | Ariane | |
| Lucie Laruelle | Perla | |
| Samia Hilmi | Naïma |
Supporting
| Jef Jacobs | Dylan | |
| Gunter Duret | Robin |
Production and Technical Credits
| Luc Dardenne | Director | |
| Jean-Pierre Dardenne | Director | |
| Luc Dardenne | Screenwriter | |
| Jean-Pierre Dardenne | Screenwriter | |
| Caroline Tambour | First assistant director | |
| Benoit Dervaux | Cinematographer | |
| Amaury Duquenne | First assistant camera | |
| Marie-Helene Dozo | Chief editor | |
| Valene Leroy | Sound Editor | |
| Thomas Gauder | Sound Mixer |
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
In a shelter in Liège, Belgium, a group of young women face the challenges and exhilaration of motherhood. Looking ahead to an uncertain future, the new mothers aspire to break free of the past and not repeat the cycles of neglect, abuse, and abandonment that have defined their young lives. Jessica grew up in a foster family, and must understand why her biological mother could not keep her. Perla wrestles with the unreliability of her boyfriend, and confronts the possibility that she may need to raise her child alone. Julie has a more stable partner, but cannot imagine parenthood until she overcomes her drug habit once and for all. And Ariane must protect her baby at all costs, with the daunting recognition that her home may not be safe for her daughter.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,184 (16.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/6 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $13,032 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 9th, 2026 (Limited) by Music Box Films, released as Young Mothers |
| International Releases: | August 14th, 2025 (Limited) (Netherlands)
August 29th, 2025 (Limited), released as Young Mothers (United Kingdom) October 10th, 2025 (Limited), released as Mame tinere (Romania) October 31st, 2025 (Limited), released as Recién nacidas (Spain) November 20th, 2025 (Limited), released as Giovani Madri (Italy) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 1/13/2026) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Film festival: | Cannes Film Festival 2025 |
| Geographical setting: | Belgium |
| Plot point: | Poverty, Pregnant Women, Single Parent, Teen Pregnancy, Unexpected Pregnancy |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France, Belgium |
| Languages: | French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | - | $2,184 | 1 | $2,184 | $2,184 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | - | $3,647 | +67% | 6 | $608 | $7,871 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | - | $302 | -92% | 2 | $151 | $11,029 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $93 | -69% | 1 | $93 | $11,291 | 4 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $251 | 1 | $251 | $12,164 | 13 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | 44 | $4,224 | 1 | $4,224 | $4,224 | 1 | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 48 | $6,503 | +54% | 6 | $1,084 | $10,727 | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 66 | $471 | -93% | 3 | $157 | $11,198 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 70 | $151 | -68% | 1 | $151 | $11,349 | 4 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 74 | $358 | +137% | 1 | $358 | $11,707 | 5 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 85 | $20 | 1 | $20 | $11,727 | 7 | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 62 | $186 | 1 | $186 | $11,913 | 12 | |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 67 | $404 | +117% | 1 | $404 | $12,317 | 13 |
| May 15, 2026 | 56 | $715 | 1 | $715 | $13,032 | 19 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12/12/2025 | $19,844 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $30,098 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Italy | 11/20/2025 | $68,357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $146,316 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 8/14/2025 | $40,105 | 41 | 44 | 85 | $106,647 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 12/11/2025 | $819 | 9 | 9 | 0 | $819 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Romania | 10/10/2025 | $1,514 | 17 | 17 | 0 | $2,377 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/29/2025 | $16,565 | 20 | 20 | 20 | $16,565 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $302,822 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
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
| Babette Verbeek | Jessica | |
| Elsa Houben | Julie | |
| Janaina Halloy Fokan | Ariane | |
| Lucie Laruelle | Perla | |
| Samia Hilmi | Naïma |
Supporting
| Jef Jacobs | Dylan | |
| Gunter Duret | Robin |
Production and Technical Credits
| Luc Dardenne | Director | |
| Jean-Pierre Dardenne | Director | |
| Luc Dardenne | Screenwriter | |
| Jean-Pierre Dardenne | Screenwriter | |
| Caroline Tambour | First assistant director | |
| Benoit Dervaux | Cinematographer | |
| Amaury Duquenne | First assistant camera | |
| Marie-Helene Dozo | Chief editor | |
| Valene Leroy | Sound Editor | |
| Thomas Gauder | Sound Mixer |
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.