Machete Kills (2013)

Machete Kills poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $8,008,161Details
International Box Office $10,264,848Details
Worldwide Box Office $18,273,009
Domestic Physical Disc Sales
DVD Sales (estimated) $3,623,136
Blu-ray Sales (estimated) $3,101,145
Total $6,724,281
OpusData ID: 183280100 More info...
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man - he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,837,183 (47.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.09 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:43.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$20,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,538 opening theaters/2,538 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $11,780,767

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 11th, 2013 (Wide) by Open Road
International Releases: October 25th, 2013 (Wide) (Vietnam)
October 31st, 2013 (Wide) (Ukraine)
November 1st, 2013 (Wide) (Latvia)
November 8th, 2013 (Wide) (Mexico)
November 14th, 2013 (Wide) (Hong Kong)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 21st, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPA Rating: R for strong bloody violence throughout, language and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2290, 9/18/2013)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Franchise: Machete
Cast, crew, or production detail: Ensemble, Gratuitous Cameos, Grindhouse, Intertitle, Outtakes During Credits, Scene in End Credits
Plot point: Cliffhanger Ending, Corporate Malfeasance, Corrupt Cops, Mental Illness, Narcotics, Political, Secret Agent, Split Personality, Surprise Twist, Terrorism
Social setting: Mexploitation, Organized Crime
Subgenre: Action Thriller
Target audience: Hispanic
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Open Road Films, AR Films, Demarest Films, Quick Draw, Aldamisa Entertainment, Overnight Films, 1821 Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 11, 2013 4 $3,837,183   2,538 $1,512   $3,837,183 1
Oct 18, 2013 12 $1,203,135 -69% 2,538 $474   $6,402,374 2
Oct 25, 2013 21 $305,268 -75% 1,253 $244   $7,268,659 3
Nov 1, 2013 27 $163,171 -47% 263 $620   $7,632,879 4
Nov 8, 2013 25 $150,112 -8% 212 $708   $7,949,147 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 11, 2013 4 $1,442,747     2,538 $568   $1,442,747 1
Oct 12, 2013 6 $1,407,293 -2%   2,538 $554   $2,850,040 2
Oct 13, 2013 6 $987,143 -30%   2,538 $389   $3,837,183 3
Oct 14, 2013 6 $451,011 -54%   2,538 $178   $4,288,194 4
Oct 15, 2013 6 $365,001 -19%   2,538 $144   $4,653,195 5
Oct 16, 2013 6 $290,032 -21%   2,538 $114   $4,943,227 6
Oct 17, 2013 6 $256,012 -12%   2,538 $101   $5,199,239 7
Oct 18, 2013 13 $350,011 +37% -76% 2,538 $138   $5,549,250 8
Oct 19, 2013 13 $508,123 +45% -64% 2,538 $200   $6,057,373 9
Oct 20, 2013 10 $345,001 -32% -65% 2,538 $136   $6,402,374 10
Oct 21, 2013 10 $140,002 -59% -69% 2,538 $55   $6,542,376 11
Oct 22, 2013 10 $170,009 +21% -53% 2,538 $67   $6,712,385 12
Oct 23, 2013 10 $131,002 -23% -55% 2,538 $52   $6,843,387 13
Oct 24, 2013 11 $120,004 -8% -53% 2,538 $47   $6,963,391 14
Oct 25, 2013 - $95,113 -21% -73% 1,253 $76   $7,058,504 15
Oct 26, 2013 - $119,036 +25% -77% 1,253 $95   $7,177,540 16
Oct 27, 2013 - $91,119 -23% -74% 1,253 $73   $7,268,659 17
Oct 28, 2013 - $49,204 -46% -65% 1,253 $39   $7,317,863 18
Oct 29, 2013 - $54,168 +10% -68% 1,253 $43   $7,372,031 19
Oct 30, 2013 - $49,835 -8% -62% 1,253 $40   $7,421,866 20
Oct 31, 2013 - $47,842 -4% -60% 1,253 $38   $7,469,708 21
Nov 1, 2013 - $48,135 +1% -49% 263 $183   $7,517,843 22
Nov 2, 2013 - $68,531 +42% -42% 263 $261   $7,586,374 23
Nov 3, 2013 - $46,505 -32% -49% 263 $177   $7,632,879 24
Nov 4, 2013 - $31,233 -33% -37% 263 $119   $7,664,112 25
Nov 5, 2013 - $43,167 +38% -20% 263 $164   $7,707,279 26
Nov 6, 2013 - $40,890 -5% -18% 263 $155   $7,748,169 27
Nov 7, 2013 - $50,866 +24% +6% 263 $193   $7,799,035 28
Nov 8, 2013 - $46,535 -9% -3% 212 $220   $7,845,570 29
Nov 9, 2013 - $63,047 +35% -8% 212 $297   $7,908,617 30
Nov 10, 2013 - $40,530 -36% -13% 212 $191   $7,949,147 31
Nov 11, 2013 - $11,045 -73% -65% 212 $52   $7,960,192 32
Nov 12, 2013 - $22,367 +103% -48% 212 $106   $7,982,559 33
Nov 13, 2013 - $13,101 -41% -68% 212 $62   $7,995,660 34
Nov 14, 2013 - $12,501 -5% -75% 212 $59   $8,008,161 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 11, 2013 6 $5,199,239   2,538 $2,049   $5,199,239 1
Oct 18, 2013 12 $1,764,152 -66% 2,538 $695   $6,963,391 2
Oct 25, 2013 20 $506,317 -71% 1,253 $404   $7,469,708 3
Nov 1, 2013 20 $329,327 -35% 263 $1,252   $7,799,035 4
Nov 8, 2013 23 $209,126 -36% 212 $986   $8,008,161 5

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
Argentina 12/5/2013 $32,320 51 51 52 $45,082 12/30/2018
Austria 12/19/2013 $80,363 30 30 60 $230,404 12/13/2015
Germany 12/19/2013 $603,574 271 275 546 $1,507,337 12/13/2015
Hong Kong 11/14/2013 $0 0 6 6 $46,147 12/13/2015
Iceland 12/6/2013 $5,442 7 7 11 $11,030 12/30/2018
Latvia 11/1/2013 $0 0 1 1 $12,133 12/30/2018
Mexico 11/8/2013 $0 0 62 113 $225,864 12/13/2015
South Korea 11/21/2013 $0 0 24 50 $40,366 8/11/2021
Switzerland 12/19/2013 $92,014 27 27 46 $192,988 12/13/2015
Taiwan 12/20/2013 $18,627 35 35 43 $37,501 12/13/2015
Ukraine 10/31/2013 $0 0 22 47 $192,563 12/30/2018
Vietnam 10/25/2013 $0 0 1 1 $57,377 12/30/2018
  
Rest of World $7,666,056
  
International Total $10,264,848 8/11/2021

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

Danny Trejo    Machete
Michelle Rodriguez    Luz / She
Sofia Vergara    Madame Desdemona

Supporting

Amber Heard    Miss San Antonio
Antonio Banderas    El Camaleon
Cuba Gooding, Jr.    El Camaleon
Walton Goggins    El Camaleon
William Sadler    Sheriff Doakes
Demián Bichir    Mendez
Mel Gibson    Voz

Lead Ensemble Member

Carlos Estevez*    Mr. President

Supporting

Jessica Alba    Sartana

Lead Ensemble Member

Lady Gaga    La Camaleon

Supporting

Vanessa Hudgens    Cereza
Alexa Vega    Kill Joy
Marko Zaror    Zaror
Samuel Davis    Clebourne
Tom Savini    Osiris Amanapur
Julio Oscar Mechoso    Chepo
Callie Hernandez    Space Babe
Billy Blair    Billy Blair
Jason Christopher    Lieutenant Brass
David C. Heard    Doctor Villachez
Carlos Rodrigues    Messenger
Juan Zuani    Roadio Announcer
Emmy Robbin    Pris
Jimmy Gonzales    Man in Bondage
Pablo Bracho    Bartender Carlos
Ashley Wood    Male Tourist
Patricia Vonne Rodriguez    Female Tourist
Vincent Fuentes    Cabrito Cook
Rick Delgado    Police Captain
Dan Arellano    Elderly Attendant
Elle Lamont    Dollface
Eduardo Rentaria    Doctor Goodbar
Pablo Arellano    Grasa
Robert Tamayo    Stuttering Tito
Felix Sabates    Doc Felix
Adgar Arreola    Estoban
Jorge Jimenez    Dying Cartel Guy
Alejandro Antonio    Boss of Mendez
Sam Medina    Cartel Leader
Crystal Martinez    Wife of Mendez
Electra Avellan    Nurse Mona
Elise Avellan    Nurse Lisa
Marci Madison    Nurse Fine

Production and Technical Credits

Robert Rodriguez    Director
Kyle Ward    Screenwriter
Robert Rodriguez    Story Creator
Marcel Rodriguez    Story Creator
Robert Rodriguez    Producer
Rick Schwartz    Producer
Sergei Bespalov    Producer
Alexander Rodnyansky    Producer
Aaron Kaufman    Producer
Iliana Nikolic    Producer
Boris Teterev    Executive Producer
Jere Hausfater    Executive Producer
Mark C. Manuel    Executive Producer
Paris Kasidokostas Latsis    Executive Producer
Terry Douglas    Executive Producer
Anthony Gudas    Executive Producer
Sam Englebardt    Executive Producer
William D. Johnson    Executive Producer
Alfonso Barragan, Jr.    Executive Producer
John Paul DeJoria    Executive Producer
Robert Rodriguez    Director of Photography
Robert Rodriguez    Editor
Rebecca Rodriguez    Editor
Nina Proctor    Costume Designer
Carl Thiel    Composer
Robert Rodriguez    Composer
Mary Vernieu    Casting
Lindsay Graham    Casting Director
Bill Scott    Unit Production Manager
Brian Bettwy    First Assistant Director
David Vincent Rimer    Second Assistant Director
Tom Proper    Co-Producer
Ian Silverstein    Additional Editor
Troy Brown    Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Dashnaw    Stunt Coordinator
Doug Aarniokoski    Co-Producer
David S. Hack*    Set Decorator
Jeff B. Adams, Jr.    Set Designer
Ethan Andrus    Sound Mixer
Brad Engleking    Supervising Sound Editor
Tim Rakoczy    Supervising Sound Editor
Sergio Reyes    Sergio H. Reyes
Brad Engleking    Re-recording Mixer
Robert Rodriguez    Re-recording Mixer
Ashlyn Angel    Costume Supervisor
Ermahn Ospina    Make-up Department Head
Joe Montenegro    Special Effects 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.

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

Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man - he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,837,183 (47.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.09 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:43.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$20,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,538 opening theaters/2,538 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $11,780,767

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 11th, 2013 (Wide) by Open Road
International Releases: October 25th, 2013 (Wide) (Vietnam)
October 31st, 2013 (Wide) (Ukraine)
November 1st, 2013 (Wide) (Latvia)
November 8th, 2013 (Wide) (Mexico)
November 14th, 2013 (Wide) (Hong Kong)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 21st, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPA Rating: R for strong bloody violence throughout, language and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2290, 9/18/2013)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Franchise: Machete
Cast, crew, or production detail: Ensemble, Gratuitous Cameos, Grindhouse, Intertitle, Outtakes During Credits, Scene in End Credits
Plot point: Cliffhanger Ending, Corporate Malfeasance, Corrupt Cops, Mental Illness, Narcotics, Political, Secret Agent, Split Personality, Surprise Twist, Terrorism
Social setting: Mexploitation, Organized Crime
Subgenre: Action Thriller
Target audience: Hispanic
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Open Road Films, AR Films, Demarest Films, Quick Draw, Aldamisa Entertainment, Overnight Films, 1821 Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 11, 2013 4 $3,837,183   2,538 $1,512   $3,837,183 1
Oct 18, 2013 12 $1,203,135 -69% 2,538 $474   $6,402,374 2
Oct 25, 2013 21 $305,268 -75% 1,253 $244   $7,268,659 3
Nov 1, 2013 27 $163,171 -47% 263 $620   $7,632,879 4
Nov 8, 2013 25 $150,112 -8% 212 $708   $7,949,147 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 11, 2013 4 $1,442,747     2,538 $568   $1,442,747 1
Oct 12, 2013 6 $1,407,293 -2%   2,538 $554   $2,850,040 2
Oct 13, 2013 6 $987,143 -30%   2,538 $389   $3,837,183 3
Oct 14, 2013 6 $451,011 -54%   2,538 $178   $4,288,194 4
Oct 15, 2013 6 $365,001 -19%   2,538 $144   $4,653,195 5
Oct 16, 2013 6 $290,032 -21%   2,538 $114   $4,943,227 6
Oct 17, 2013 6 $256,012 -12%   2,538 $101   $5,199,239 7
Oct 18, 2013 13 $350,011 +37% -76% 2,538 $138   $5,549,250 8
Oct 19, 2013 13 $508,123 +45% -64% 2,538 $200   $6,057,373 9
Oct 20, 2013 10 $345,001 -32% -65% 2,538 $136   $6,402,374 10
Oct 21, 2013 10 $140,002 -59% -69% 2,538 $55   $6,542,376 11
Oct 22, 2013 10 $170,009 +21% -53% 2,538 $67   $6,712,385 12
Oct 23, 2013 10 $131,002 -23% -55% 2,538 $52   $6,843,387 13
Oct 24, 2013 11 $120,004 -8% -53% 2,538 $47   $6,963,391 14
Oct 25, 2013 - $95,113 -21% -73% 1,253 $76   $7,058,504 15
Oct 26, 2013 - $119,036 +25% -77% 1,253 $95   $7,177,540 16
Oct 27, 2013 - $91,119 -23% -74% 1,253 $73   $7,268,659 17
Oct 28, 2013 - $49,204 -46% -65% 1,253 $39   $7,317,863 18
Oct 29, 2013 - $54,168 +10% -68% 1,253 $43   $7,372,031 19
Oct 30, 2013 - $49,835 -8% -62% 1,253 $40   $7,421,866 20
Oct 31, 2013 - $47,842 -4% -60% 1,253 $38   $7,469,708 21
Nov 1, 2013 - $48,135 +1% -49% 263 $183   $7,517,843 22
Nov 2, 2013 - $68,531 +42% -42% 263 $261   $7,586,374 23
Nov 3, 2013 - $46,505 -32% -49% 263 $177   $7,632,879 24
Nov 4, 2013 - $31,233 -33% -37% 263 $119   $7,664,112 25
Nov 5, 2013 - $43,167 +38% -20% 263 $164   $7,707,279 26
Nov 6, 2013 - $40,890 -5% -18% 263 $155   $7,748,169 27
Nov 7, 2013 - $50,866 +24% +6% 263 $193   $7,799,035 28
Nov 8, 2013 - $46,535 -9% -3% 212 $220   $7,845,570 29
Nov 9, 2013 - $63,047 +35% -8% 212 $297   $7,908,617 30
Nov 10, 2013 - $40,530 -36% -13% 212 $191   $7,949,147 31
Nov 11, 2013 - $11,045 -73% -65% 212 $52   $7,960,192 32
Nov 12, 2013 - $22,367 +103% -48% 212 $106   $7,982,559 33
Nov 13, 2013 - $13,101 -41% -68% 212 $62   $7,995,660 34
Nov 14, 2013 - $12,501 -5% -75% 212 $59   $8,008,161 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 11, 2013 6 $5,199,239   2,538 $2,049   $5,199,239 1
Oct 18, 2013 12 $1,764,152 -66% 2,538 $695   $6,963,391 2
Oct 25, 2013 20 $506,317 -71% 1,253 $404   $7,469,708 3
Nov 1, 2013 20 $329,327 -35% 263 $1,252   $7,799,035 4
Nov 8, 2013 23 $209,126 -36% 212 $986   $8,008,161 5

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
Argentina 12/5/2013 $32,320 51 51 52 $45,082 12/30/2018
Austria 12/19/2013 $80,363 30 30 60 $230,404 12/13/2015
Germany 12/19/2013 $603,574 271 275 546 $1,507,337 12/13/2015
Hong Kong 11/14/2013 $0 0 6 6 $46,147 12/13/2015
Iceland 12/6/2013 $5,442 7 7 11 $11,030 12/30/2018
Latvia 11/1/2013 $0 0 1 1 $12,133 12/30/2018
Mexico 11/8/2013 $0 0 62 113 $225,864 12/13/2015
South Korea 11/21/2013 $0 0 24 50 $40,366 8/11/2021
Switzerland 12/19/2013 $92,014 27 27 46 $192,988 12/13/2015
Taiwan 12/20/2013 $18,627 35 35 43 $37,501 12/13/2015
Ukraine 10/31/2013 $0 0 22 47 $192,563 12/30/2018
Vietnam 10/25/2013 $0 0 1 1 $57,377 12/30/2018
  
Rest of World $7,666,056
  
International Total $10,264,848 8/11/2021

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

Danny Trejo    Machete
Michelle Rodriguez    Luz / She
Sofia Vergara    Madame Desdemona

Supporting

Amber Heard    Miss San Antonio
Antonio Banderas    El Camaleon
Cuba Gooding, Jr.    El Camaleon
Walton Goggins    El Camaleon
William Sadler    Sheriff Doakes
Demián Bichir    Mendez
Mel Gibson    Voz

Lead Ensemble Member

Carlos Estevez*    Mr. President

Supporting

Jessica Alba    Sartana

Lead Ensemble Member

Lady Gaga    La Camaleon

Supporting

Vanessa Hudgens    Cereza
Alexa Vega    Kill Joy
Marko Zaror    Zaror
Samuel Davis    Clebourne
Tom Savini    Osiris Amanapur
Julio Oscar Mechoso    Chepo
Callie Hernandez    Space Babe
Billy Blair    Billy Blair
Jason Christopher    Lieutenant Brass
David C. Heard    Doctor Villachez
Carlos Rodrigues    Messenger
Juan Zuani    Roadio Announcer
Emmy Robbin    Pris
Jimmy Gonzales    Man in Bondage
Pablo Bracho    Bartender Carlos
Ashley Wood    Male Tourist
Patricia Vonne Rodriguez    Female Tourist
Vincent Fuentes    Cabrito Cook
Rick Delgado    Police Captain
Dan Arellano    Elderly Attendant
Elle Lamont    Dollface
Eduardo Rentaria    Doctor Goodbar
Pablo Arellano    Grasa
Robert Tamayo    Stuttering Tito
Felix Sabates    Doc Felix
Adgar Arreola    Estoban
Jorge Jimenez    Dying Cartel Guy
Alejandro Antonio    Boss of Mendez
Sam Medina    Cartel Leader
Crystal Martinez    Wife of Mendez
Electra Avellan    Nurse Mona
Elise Avellan    Nurse Lisa
Marci Madison    Nurse Fine

Production and Technical Credits

Robert Rodriguez    Director
Kyle Ward    Screenwriter
Robert Rodriguez    Story Creator
Marcel Rodriguez    Story Creator
Robert Rodriguez    Producer
Rick Schwartz    Producer
Sergei Bespalov    Producer
Alexander Rodnyansky    Producer
Aaron Kaufman    Producer
Iliana Nikolic    Producer
Boris Teterev    Executive Producer
Jere Hausfater    Executive Producer
Mark C. Manuel    Executive Producer
Paris Kasidokostas Latsis    Executive Producer
Terry Douglas    Executive Producer
Anthony Gudas    Executive Producer
Sam Englebardt    Executive Producer
William D. Johnson    Executive Producer
Alfonso Barragan, Jr.    Executive Producer
John Paul DeJoria    Executive Producer
Robert Rodriguez    Director of Photography
Robert Rodriguez    Editor
Rebecca Rodriguez    Editor
Nina Proctor    Costume Designer
Carl Thiel    Composer
Robert Rodriguez    Composer
Mary Vernieu    Casting
Lindsay Graham    Casting Director
Bill Scott    Unit Production Manager
Brian Bettwy    First Assistant Director
David Vincent Rimer    Second Assistant Director
Tom Proper    Co-Producer
Ian Silverstein    Additional Editor
Troy Brown    Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Dashnaw    Stunt Coordinator
Doug Aarniokoski    Co-Producer
David S. Hack*    Set Decorator
Jeff B. Adams, Jr.    Set Designer
Ethan Andrus    Sound Mixer
Brad Engleking    Supervising Sound Editor
Tim Rakoczy    Supervising Sound Editor
Sergio Reyes    Sergio H. Reyes
Brad Engleking    Re-recording Mixer
Robert Rodriguez    Re-recording Mixer
Ashlyn Angel    Costume Supervisor
Ermahn Ospina    Make-up Department Head
Joe Montenegro    Special Effects 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.

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.