The Magic Faraway Tree (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,391,837 | Details |
| International Box Office | $30,907,286 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $33,299,123 | |
| OpusData ID: 749300100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,345,146 (56.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 7.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,611 opening theaters/1,611 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,391,837 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 21st, 2026 (Wide) by Vertical Entertainment |
| International Releases: | March 26th, 2026 (Limited) (Australia)
March 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as Příběhy Kouzelného stromu (Czech Republic) March 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Magic Faraway Tree (Тайные миры магического дерева) (Ukraine) March 26th, 2026 (Limited) (New Zealand) March 27th, 2026 (Limited) (South Africa) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | September 22nd, 2026 by Vertical Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some rude humor, mild action and brief language. (Rating bulletin 2910 (cert #55666), 11/4/2025) |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Country Mouse, City Mouse, Dysfunctional Family, Fairies, Inventor, Mute, Quitting in Protest, Wish Granters |
| Social setting: | Life on a Farm |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Neal Street, Elysian Film Group, Palisades Pictures, Ashland and Hill Media Finance |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 11 | $1,345,146 | 1,611 | $835 | $1,345,146 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $289,728 | -78% | 671 | $432 | $2,163,320 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $52,160 | -82% | 83 | $628 | $2,345,149 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $12,508 | -76% | 83 | $151 | $2,389,649 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 11 | $405,729 | 1,611 | $252 | $405,729 | 1 | ||
| Aug 22, 2026 | 11 | $535,873 | +32% | 1,611 | $333 | $941,602 | 2 | |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 11 | $403,544 | -25% | 1,611 | $250 | $1,345,146 | 3 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 11 | $127,281 | -68% | 1,611 | $79 | $1,472,427 | 4 | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 11 | $205,392 | +61% | 1,611 | $127 | $1,677,819 | 5 | |
| Aug 26, 2026 | - | $116,126 | -43% | 1,611 | $72 | $1,793,945 | 6 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 12 | $79,647 | -31% | 1,611 | $49 | $1,873,592 | 7 | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $61,653 | -23% | -85% | 671 | $92 | $1,935,245 | 8 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | - | $124,015 | +101% | -77% | 671 | $185 | $2,059,260 | 9 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | - | $104,060 | -16% | -74% | 671 | $155 | $2,163,320 | 10 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | - | $34,280 | -67% | -73% | 671 | $51 | $2,197,600 | 11 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | - | $45,919 | +34% | -78% | 671 | $68 | $2,243,519 | 12 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | - | $29,641 | -35% | -74% | 671 | $44 | $2,273,160 | 13 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | - | $19,829 | -33% | -75% | 671 | $30 | $2,292,989 | 14 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $13,141 | -34% | -79% | 83 | $158 | $2,306,130 | 15 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | - | $19,830 | +51% | -84% | 83 | $239 | $2,325,960 | 16 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | - | $19,189 | -3% | -82% | 83 | $231 | $2,345,149 | 17 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | - | $22,927 | +19% | -33% | 83 | $276 | $2,368,076 | 18 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | - | $3,363 | -85% | -93% | 83 | $41 | $2,371,439 | 19 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | - | $1,528 | -55% | -95% | 83 | $18 | $2,372,967 | 20 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | - | $4,174 | +173% | -79% | 83 | $50 | $2,377,141 | 21 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $2,953 | -29% | -78% | 83 | $36 | $2,380,094 | 22 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | - | $5,683 | +92% | -71% | 83 | $68 | $2,385,777 | 23 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | - | $3,872 | -32% | -80% | 83 | $47 | $2,389,649 | 24 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | - | $503 | -87% | -98% | 83 | $6 | $2,390,152 | 25 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | - | $614 | +22% | -82% | 83 | $7 | $2,390,766 | 26 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | - | $605 | -1% | -60% | 83 | $7 | $2,391,371 | 27 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | - | $466 | -23% | -89% | 83 | $6 | $2,391,837 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 11 | $1,873,592 | 1,611 | $1,163 | $1,873,592 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 21 | $419,397 | -78% | 671 | $625 | $2,292,989 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 30 | $84,152 | -80% | 83 | $1,014 | $2,377,141 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 35 | $14,696 | -83% | 83 | $177 | $2,391,837 | 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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3/26/2026 | $901,324 | 334 | 358 | 0 | $7,566,684 | 8/31/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 4/16/2026 | $9,091 | 45 | 45 | 139 | $29,634 | 6/16/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 3/26/2026 | $41,866 | 129 | 129 | 282 | $101,785 | 5/19/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 5/28/2026 | $0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | $175,076 | 7/21/2026 | |||
| India | 9/4/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $109,890 | 9/19/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 8/20/2026 | $35,164 | 80 | 80 | 80 | $51,463 | 8/24/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 3/26/2026 | $134,162 | 120 | 124 | 0 | $1,074,280 | 7/20/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 8/20/2026 | $9,698 | 10 | 10 | 2 | $22,936 | 9/2/2026 | |||
| Romania | 3/27/2026 | $39,876 | 131 | 131 | 0 | $196,752 | 6/10/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 5/7/2026 | $473,336 | 1,450 | 1,466 | 3,630 | $1,140,393 | 5/27/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 3/27/2026 | $16,112 | 47 | 47 | 106 | $31,791 | 4/21/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 6/12/2026 | $20,289 | 97 | 97 | 131 | $35,341 | 7/2/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 3/27/2026 | $3,772,762 | 684 | 704 | 6,246 | $20,303,478 | 9/24/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $67,783 | |||||||||
| International Total | $30,907,286 | 9/24/2026 | ||||||||
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
| Claire Foy | Polly Thompson | |
| Andrew Garfield | Tim Thompson | |
| Nonso Anozie | Moonface | |
| Nicola Coughlan | Silky | |
| Jessica Gunning | Dame Washalot | |
| Jennifer Saunders | Grandma Thompson | |
| Rebecca Ferguson | Dame Snap | |
| Dustin Demri-Burns | Saucepan Man | |
| Billie Gadsdon | Fran | |
| Phoenix LaRoche | Joe | |
| Delilah Bennett-Cardy | Beth | |
| Hiran Abeysekera | Angry Pixie |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ben Gregor | Director | |
| Simon Farnaby | Screenwriter | |
| Enid Blyton | Story based on the novel by | |
| Pippa Harris | Producer | |
| Nicholas Brown | Producer | |
| Danny Perkins | Producer | |
| Jane Hooks | Producer | |
| Tamara Birkemoe | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Cornelius | Executive Producer | |
| Jacqueline de Croy | Executive Producer | |
| Simon Williams | Executive Producer | |
| Joe Simpson | Executive Producer | |
| Merrick Stoller | Executive Producer | |
| Andy Wang | Executive Producer | |
| Matthew Chausse | Executive Producer | |
| Gary Dollner | Editor | |
| Isabella Summers | Composer | |
| Zac Nicholson | Director of Photography |
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 modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,345,146 (56.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 7.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,611 opening theaters/1,611 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,391,837 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 21st, 2026 (Wide) by Vertical Entertainment |
| International Releases: | March 26th, 2026 (Limited) (Australia)
March 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as Příběhy Kouzelného stromu (Czech Republic) March 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Magic Faraway Tree (Тайные миры магического дерева) (Ukraine) March 26th, 2026 (Limited) (New Zealand) March 27th, 2026 (Limited) (South Africa) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | September 22nd, 2026 by Vertical Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some rude humor, mild action and brief language. (Rating bulletin 2910 (cert #55666), 11/4/2025) |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Country Mouse, City Mouse, Dysfunctional Family, Fairies, Inventor, Mute, Quitting in Protest, Wish Granters |
| Social setting: | Life on a Farm |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Neal Street, Elysian Film Group, Palisades Pictures, Ashland and Hill Media Finance |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 11 | $1,345,146 | 1,611 | $835 | $1,345,146 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $289,728 | -78% | 671 | $432 | $2,163,320 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $52,160 | -82% | 83 | $628 | $2,345,149 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $12,508 | -76% | 83 | $151 | $2,389,649 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 11 | $405,729 | 1,611 | $252 | $405,729 | 1 | ||
| Aug 22, 2026 | 11 | $535,873 | +32% | 1,611 | $333 | $941,602 | 2 | |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 11 | $403,544 | -25% | 1,611 | $250 | $1,345,146 | 3 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 11 | $127,281 | -68% | 1,611 | $79 | $1,472,427 | 4 | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 11 | $205,392 | +61% | 1,611 | $127 | $1,677,819 | 5 | |
| Aug 26, 2026 | - | $116,126 | -43% | 1,611 | $72 | $1,793,945 | 6 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 12 | $79,647 | -31% | 1,611 | $49 | $1,873,592 | 7 | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $61,653 | -23% | -85% | 671 | $92 | $1,935,245 | 8 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | - | $124,015 | +101% | -77% | 671 | $185 | $2,059,260 | 9 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | - | $104,060 | -16% | -74% | 671 | $155 | $2,163,320 | 10 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | - | $34,280 | -67% | -73% | 671 | $51 | $2,197,600 | 11 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | - | $45,919 | +34% | -78% | 671 | $68 | $2,243,519 | 12 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | - | $29,641 | -35% | -74% | 671 | $44 | $2,273,160 | 13 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | - | $19,829 | -33% | -75% | 671 | $30 | $2,292,989 | 14 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $13,141 | -34% | -79% | 83 | $158 | $2,306,130 | 15 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | - | $19,830 | +51% | -84% | 83 | $239 | $2,325,960 | 16 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | - | $19,189 | -3% | -82% | 83 | $231 | $2,345,149 | 17 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | - | $22,927 | +19% | -33% | 83 | $276 | $2,368,076 | 18 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | - | $3,363 | -85% | -93% | 83 | $41 | $2,371,439 | 19 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | - | $1,528 | -55% | -95% | 83 | $18 | $2,372,967 | 20 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | - | $4,174 | +173% | -79% | 83 | $50 | $2,377,141 | 21 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $2,953 | -29% | -78% | 83 | $36 | $2,380,094 | 22 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | - | $5,683 | +92% | -71% | 83 | $68 | $2,385,777 | 23 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | - | $3,872 | -32% | -80% | 83 | $47 | $2,389,649 | 24 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | - | $503 | -87% | -98% | 83 | $6 | $2,390,152 | 25 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | - | $614 | +22% | -82% | 83 | $7 | $2,390,766 | 26 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | - | $605 | -1% | -60% | 83 | $7 | $2,391,371 | 27 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | - | $466 | -23% | -89% | 83 | $6 | $2,391,837 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 11 | $1,873,592 | 1,611 | $1,163 | $1,873,592 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 21 | $419,397 | -78% | 671 | $625 | $2,292,989 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 30 | $84,152 | -80% | 83 | $1,014 | $2,377,141 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 35 | $14,696 | -83% | 83 | $177 | $2,391,837 | 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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3/26/2026 | $901,324 | 334 | 358 | 0 | $7,566,684 | 8/31/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 4/16/2026 | $9,091 | 45 | 45 | 139 | $29,634 | 6/16/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 3/26/2026 | $41,866 | 129 | 129 | 282 | $101,785 | 5/19/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 5/28/2026 | $0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | $175,076 | 7/21/2026 | |||
| India | 9/4/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $109,890 | 9/19/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 8/20/2026 | $35,164 | 80 | 80 | 80 | $51,463 | 8/24/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 3/26/2026 | $134,162 | 120 | 124 | 0 | $1,074,280 | 7/20/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 8/20/2026 | $9,698 | 10 | 10 | 2 | $22,936 | 9/2/2026 | |||
| Romania | 3/27/2026 | $39,876 | 131 | 131 | 0 | $196,752 | 6/10/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 5/7/2026 | $473,336 | 1,450 | 1,466 | 3,630 | $1,140,393 | 5/27/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 3/27/2026 | $16,112 | 47 | 47 | 106 | $31,791 | 4/21/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 6/12/2026 | $20,289 | 97 | 97 | 131 | $35,341 | 7/2/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 3/27/2026 | $3,772,762 | 684 | 704 | 6,246 | $20,303,478 | 9/24/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $67,783 | |||||||||
| International Total | $30,907,286 | 9/24/2026 | ||||||||
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
| Claire Foy | Polly Thompson | |
| Andrew Garfield | Tim Thompson | |
| Nonso Anozie | Moonface | |
| Nicola Coughlan | Silky | |
| Jessica Gunning | Dame Washalot | |
| Jennifer Saunders | Grandma Thompson | |
| Rebecca Ferguson | Dame Snap | |
| Dustin Demri-Burns | Saucepan Man | |
| Billie Gadsdon | Fran | |
| Phoenix LaRoche | Joe | |
| Delilah Bennett-Cardy | Beth | |
| Hiran Abeysekera | Angry Pixie |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ben Gregor | Director | |
| Simon Farnaby | Screenwriter | |
| Enid Blyton | Story based on the novel by | |
| Pippa Harris | Producer | |
| Nicholas Brown | Producer | |
| Danny Perkins | Producer | |
| Jane Hooks | Producer | |
| Tamara Birkemoe | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Cornelius | Executive Producer | |
| Jacqueline de Croy | Executive Producer | |
| Simon Williams | Executive Producer | |
| Joe Simpson | Executive Producer | |
| Merrick Stoller | Executive Producer | |
| Andy Wang | Executive Producer | |
| Matthew Chausse | Executive Producer | |
| Gary Dollner | Editor | |
| Isabella Summers | Composer | |
| Zac Nicholson | Director of Photography |
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.