Lord of War (2005)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $24,149,632 | Details |
| International Box Office | $36,288,095 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $60,437,727 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $32,266,442 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $109,526 | |
| Total | $32,375,968 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,390,144 (38.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 40.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $42,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,814 opening theaters/2,814 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $45,059,216 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 16th, 2005 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Video Release: | January 17th, 2006 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong violence, drug use, language and sexuality |
| Running Time: | 122 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Arms Dealer, Blood Diamonds, Child Soldier, Death of a Sibling, Death of a Son or Daughter, Dysfunctional Family, Going Legit, Government Corruption, Interpol, Mid-Life Crisis, Narcotics, One Last Job, Rehab / Former Addict, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1980s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | VIP Medienfonds 3, Ascendant Pictures, Saturn Films, Rising Star Productions, Copag V, Endgame Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2005 | 3 | $9,390,144 | 2,814 | $3,337 | $9,390,144 | 1 | |
| Sep 23, 2005 | 6 | $5,034,906 | -46% | 2,814 | $1,789 | $17,382,050 | 2 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 11 | $2,462,153 | -51% | 2,125 | $1,159 | $21,642,637 | 3 |
| Oct 7, 2005 | 18 | $680,766 | -72% | 550 | $1,238 | $23,276,743 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2005 | 28 | $225,867 | -67% | 194 | $1,164 | $23,820,517 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2005 | 43 | $116,316 | -49% | 88 | $1,322 | $24,033,036 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2005 | 55 | $43,693 | -62% | 45 | $971 | $24,127,895 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2005 | 3 | $3,131,489 | 2,814 | $1,113 | $3,131,489 | 1 | ||
| Sep 17, 2005 | 3 | $3,802,177 | +21% | 2,814 | $1,351 | $6,933,666 | 2 | |
| Sep 18, 2005 | 3 | $2,456,478 | -35% | 2,814 | $873 | $9,390,144 | 3 | |
| Sep 19, 2005 | 3 | $787,105 | -68% | 2,814 | $280 | $10,177,249 | 4 | |
| Sep 20, 2005 | 3 | $832,072 | +6% | 2,814 | $296 | $11,009,321 | 5 | |
| Sep 21, 2005 | 3 | $673,293 | -19% | 2,814 | $239 | $11,682,614 | 6 | |
| Sep 22, 2005 | 3 | $664,530 | -1% | 2,814 | $236 | $12,347,144 | 7 | |
| Sep 23, 2005 | 6 | $1,459,203 | +120% | -53% | 2,814 | $519 | $13,806,347 | 8 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | 6 | $2,146,444 | +47% | -44% | 2,814 | $763 | $15,952,791 | 9 |
| Sep 25, 2005 | 6 | $1,429,259 | -33% | -42% | 2,814 | $508 | $17,382,050 | 10 |
| Sep 26, 2005 | 5 | $478,546 | -67% | -39% | 2,814 | $170 | $17,860,596 | 11 |
| Sep 27, 2005 | 5 | $459,164 | -4% | -45% | 2,814 | $163 | $18,319,760 | 12 |
| Sep 28, 2005 | 4 | $425,193 | -7% | -37% | 2,814 | $151 | $18,744,953 | 13 |
| Sep 29, 2005 | 4 | $435,531 | +2% | -34% | 2,814 | $155 | $19,180,484 | 14 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 11 | $706,751 | +62% | -52% | 2,125 | $333 | $19,887,235 | 15 |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 11 | $1,049,119 | +48% | -51% | 2,125 | $494 | $20,936,354 | 16 |
| Oct 2, 2005 | 11 | $706,283 | -33% | -51% | 2,125 | $332 | $21,642,637 | 17 |
| Oct 3, 2005 | 10 | $234,874 | -67% | -51% | 2,125 | $111 | $21,877,511 | 18 |
| Oct 4, 2005 | 10 | $256,552 | +9% | -44% | 2,125 | $121 | $22,134,063 | 19 |
| Oct 5, 2005 | 10 | $225,959 | -12% | -47% | 2,125 | $106 | $22,360,022 | 20 |
| Oct 6, 2005 | 10 | $235,955 | +4% | -46% | 2,125 | $111 | $22,595,977 | 21 |
| Oct 10, 2005 | 18 | $110,977 | -53% | 550 | $202 | $23,387,720 | 25 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2005 | 3 | $12,347,144 | 2,814 | $4,388 | $12,347,144 | 1 | |
| Sep 23, 2005 | 6 | $6,833,340 | -45% | 2,814 | $2,428 | $19,180,484 | 2 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 11 | $3,415,493 | -50% | 2,125 | $1,607 | $22,595,977 | 3 |
| Oct 7, 2005 | 19 | $998,673 | -71% | 550 | $1,816 | $23,594,650 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2005 | 28 | $322,070 | -68% | 194 | $1,660 | $23,916,720 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2005 | 44 | $167,482 | -48% | 88 | $1,903 | $24,084,202 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2005 | 53 | $65,430 | -61% | 45 | $1,454 | $24,149,632 | 7 |
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,390,144 (38.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 40.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $42,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,814 opening theaters/2,814 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $45,059,216 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 16th, 2005 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Video Release: | January 17th, 2006 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong violence, drug use, language and sexuality |
| Running Time: | 122 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Arms Dealer, Blood Diamonds, Child Soldier, Death of a Sibling, Death of a Son or Daughter, Dysfunctional Family, Going Legit, Government Corruption, Interpol, Mid-Life Crisis, Narcotics, One Last Job, Rehab / Former Addict, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1980s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | VIP Medienfonds 3, Ascendant Pictures, Saturn Films, Rising Star Productions, Copag V, Endgame Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2005 | 3 | $9,390,144 | 2,814 | $3,337 | $9,390,144 | 1 | |
| Sep 23, 2005 | 6 | $5,034,906 | -46% | 2,814 | $1,789 | $17,382,050 | 2 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 11 | $2,462,153 | -51% | 2,125 | $1,159 | $21,642,637 | 3 |
| Oct 7, 2005 | 18 | $680,766 | -72% | 550 | $1,238 | $23,276,743 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2005 | 28 | $225,867 | -67% | 194 | $1,164 | $23,820,517 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2005 | 43 | $116,316 | -49% | 88 | $1,322 | $24,033,036 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2005 | 55 | $43,693 | -62% | 45 | $971 | $24,127,895 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2005 | 3 | $3,131,489 | 2,814 | $1,113 | $3,131,489 | 1 | ||
| Sep 17, 2005 | 3 | $3,802,177 | +21% | 2,814 | $1,351 | $6,933,666 | 2 | |
| Sep 18, 2005 | 3 | $2,456,478 | -35% | 2,814 | $873 | $9,390,144 | 3 | |
| Sep 19, 2005 | 3 | $787,105 | -68% | 2,814 | $280 | $10,177,249 | 4 | |
| Sep 20, 2005 | 3 | $832,072 | +6% | 2,814 | $296 | $11,009,321 | 5 | |
| Sep 21, 2005 | 3 | $673,293 | -19% | 2,814 | $239 | $11,682,614 | 6 | |
| Sep 22, 2005 | 3 | $664,530 | -1% | 2,814 | $236 | $12,347,144 | 7 | |
| Sep 23, 2005 | 6 | $1,459,203 | +120% | -53% | 2,814 | $519 | $13,806,347 | 8 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | 6 | $2,146,444 | +47% | -44% | 2,814 | $763 | $15,952,791 | 9 |
| Sep 25, 2005 | 6 | $1,429,259 | -33% | -42% | 2,814 | $508 | $17,382,050 | 10 |
| Sep 26, 2005 | 5 | $478,546 | -67% | -39% | 2,814 | $170 | $17,860,596 | 11 |
| Sep 27, 2005 | 5 | $459,164 | -4% | -45% | 2,814 | $163 | $18,319,760 | 12 |
| Sep 28, 2005 | 4 | $425,193 | -7% | -37% | 2,814 | $151 | $18,744,953 | 13 |
| Sep 29, 2005 | 4 | $435,531 | +2% | -34% | 2,814 | $155 | $19,180,484 | 14 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 11 | $706,751 | +62% | -52% | 2,125 | $333 | $19,887,235 | 15 |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 11 | $1,049,119 | +48% | -51% | 2,125 | $494 | $20,936,354 | 16 |
| Oct 2, 2005 | 11 | $706,283 | -33% | -51% | 2,125 | $332 | $21,642,637 | 17 |
| Oct 3, 2005 | 10 | $234,874 | -67% | -51% | 2,125 | $111 | $21,877,511 | 18 |
| Oct 4, 2005 | 10 | $256,552 | +9% | -44% | 2,125 | $121 | $22,134,063 | 19 |
| Oct 5, 2005 | 10 | $225,959 | -12% | -47% | 2,125 | $106 | $22,360,022 | 20 |
| Oct 6, 2005 | 10 | $235,955 | +4% | -46% | 2,125 | $111 | $22,595,977 | 21 |
| Oct 10, 2005 | 18 | $110,977 | -53% | 550 | $202 | $23,387,720 | 25 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2005 | 3 | $12,347,144 | 2,814 | $4,388 | $12,347,144 | 1 | |
| Sep 23, 2005 | 6 | $6,833,340 | -45% | 2,814 | $2,428 | $19,180,484 | 2 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 11 | $3,415,493 | -50% | 2,125 | $1,607 | $22,595,977 | 3 |
| Oct 7, 2005 | 19 | $998,673 | -71% | 550 | $1,816 | $23,594,650 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2005 | 28 | $322,070 | -68% | 194 | $1,660 | $23,916,720 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2005 | 44 | $167,482 | -48% | 88 | $1,903 | $24,084,202 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2005 | 53 | $65,430 | -61% | 45 | $1,454 | $24,149,632 | 7 |
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.