Mamma Mia! (2008)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $144,883,723 | Details |
| International Box Office | $435,923,804 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $580,807,527 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $144,747,120 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $3,498,525 | |
| Total | $148,245,645 | |
| OpusData ID: 2020100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $27,751,240 (19.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.22 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 24.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $52,000,000 (worldwide box office is 11.2 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,976 opening theaters/3,194 max. theaters, 8.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $227,034,961 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 18th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 2nd, 2008 (Wide) (Netherlands)
July 10th, 2008 (Wide) (United Kingdom) August 8th, 2008 (Wide) (Czech Republic) August 22nd, 2008 (Wide) (Argentina) September 3rd, 2008 (Wide) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 16th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sex-related comments. |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Franchise: | Mamma Mia |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Relationships Gone Wrong, Unexpected Families |
| Social setting: | Wedding Day |
| Subgenre: | Jukebox Musical |
| Source: | Based on Musical or Opera |
| Genre: | Musical |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Littlestar, Playtone |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2008 | 2 | $27,751,240 | 2,976 | $9,325 | $27,751,240 | 1 | |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 3 | $17,746,725 | -36% | 2,990 | $5,935 | $62,595,465 | 2 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 4 | $12,615,515 | -29% | 3,062 | $4,120 | $87,470,125 | 3 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 6 | $8,208,580 | -35% | 3,194 | $2,570 | $104,144,505 | 4 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 7 | $6,096,250 | -26% | 2,771 | $2,200 | $116,013,715 | 5 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 8 | $4,314,840 | -29% | 2,326 | $1,855 | $124,469,900 | 6 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 8 | $4,211,495 | -2% | 1,968 | $2,140 | $131,302,175 | 7 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 9 | $2,855,945 | -32% | 1,904 | $1,500 | $136,440,050 | 8 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 12 | $1,827,985 | -36% | 1,517 | $1,205 | $139,401,320 | 9 |
| Sep 19, 2008 | 12 | $1,046,575 | -43% | 1,121 | $934 | $141,192,290 | 10 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | 18 | $577,185 | -45% | 717 | $805 | $142,195,370 | 11 |
| Oct 3, 2008 | 28 | $286,515 | -50% | 382 | $750 | $142,725,960 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 32 | $191,090 | -33% | 279 | $685 | $143,052,565 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 30 | $168,730 | -12% | 219 | $770 | $143,328,710 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 38 | $123,310 | -27% | 180 | $685 | $143,536,325 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 37 | $111,235 | -10% | 178 | $625 | $143,704,210 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2008 | 2 | $9,865,440 | 2,976 | $3,315 | $9,865,440 | 1 | ||
| Jul 19, 2008 | 2 | $9,850,625 | n/c | 2,976 | $3,310 | $19,716,065 | 2 | |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 2 | $8,035,175 | -18% | 2,976 | $2,700 | $27,751,240 | 3 | |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 2 | $4,093,125 | -49% | 2,976 | $1,375 | $31,844,365 | 4 | |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 2 | $4,433,495 | +8% | 2,976 | $1,490 | $36,277,860 | 5 | |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 2 | $4,330,080 | -2% | 2,976 | $1,455 | $40,607,940 | 6 | |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 2 | $4,240,800 | -2% | 2,976 | $1,425 | $44,848,740 | 7 | |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 3 | $5,561,775 | +31% | -44% | 2,990 | $1,860 | $50,410,515 | 8 |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 3 | $6,727,645 | +21% | -32% | 2,990 | $2,250 | $57,138,160 | 9 |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 3 | $5,457,305 | -19% | -32% | 2,990 | $1,825 | $62,595,465 | 10 |
| Jul 28, 2008 | 3 | $2,766,125 | -49% | -32% | 2,990 | $925 | $65,361,590 | 11 |
| Jul 29, 2008 | 3 | $3,213,595 | +16% | -28% | 2,990 | $1,075 | $68,575,185 | 12 |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 3 | $3,199,300 | n/c | -26% | 2,990 | $1,070 | $71,774,485 | 13 |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 3 | $3,080,125 | -4% | -27% | 2,990 | $1,030 | $74,854,610 | 14 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 4 | $3,842,810 | +25% | -31% | 3,060 | $1,256 | $78,697,420 | 15 |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 4 | $5,006,370 | +30% | -26% | 3,060 | $1,636 | $83,703,790 | 16 |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 4 | $3,766,335 | -25% | -31% | 3,060 | $1,231 | $87,470,125 | 17 |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 4 | $2,097,470 | -44% | -24% | 3,060 | $685 | $89,567,595 | 18 |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 4 | $2,250,575 | +7% | -30% | 3,060 | $735 | $91,818,170 | 19 |
| Aug 6, 2008 | 5 | $2,128,090 | -5% | -33% | 3,060 | $695 | $93,946,260 | 20 |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 5 | $1,989,665 | -7% | -35% | 3,060 | $650 | $95,935,925 | 21 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 6 | $2,459,380 | +24% | -36% | 3,062 | $803 | $98,395,305 | 22 |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 6 | $3,273,850 | +33% | -35% | 3,062 | $1,069 | $101,669,155 | 23 |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 6 | $2,475,350 | -24% | -34% | 3,062 | $808 | $104,144,505 | 24 |
| Aug 11, 2008 | 6 | $1,389,390 | -44% | -34% | 3,062 | $454 | $105,533,895 | 25 |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 5 | $1,550,550 | +12% | -31% | 3,062 | $506 | $107,084,445 | 26 |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 6 | $1,470,035 | -5% | -31% | 3,062 | $480 | $108,554,480 | 27 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 6 | $1,362,985 | -7% | -31% | 3,062 | $445 | $109,917,465 | 28 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 8 | $1,953,555 | +43% | -21% | 2,769 | $706 | $111,871,020 | 29 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 7 | $2,410,770 | +23% | -26% | 2,769 | $871 | $114,281,790 | 30 |
| Aug 17, 2008 | 7 | $1,731,925 | -28% | -30% | 2,769 | $625 | $116,013,715 | 31 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | 6 | $928,285 | -46% | -33% | 2,771 | $335 | $116,959,000 | 32 |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 5 | $1,148,665 | +24% | -26% | 2,771 | $415 | $118,107,665 | 33 |
| Aug 20, 2008 | 4 | $1,080,690 | -6% | -26% | 2,771 | $390 | $119,188,355 | 34 |
| Aug 21, 2008 | 4 | $983,705 | -9% | -28% | 2,771 | $355 | $120,172,060 | 35 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 9 | $1,325,820 | +35% | -32% | 2,326 | $570 | $121,497,880 | 36 |
| Aug 23, 2008 | 9 | $1,757,025 | +33% | -27% | 2,326 | $755 | $123,254,905 | 37 |
| Aug 24, 2008 | 8 | $1,231,995 | -30% | -29% | 2,326 | $530 | $124,486,900 | 38 |
| Aug 25, 2008 | 6 | $666,050 | -46% | -28% | 2,326 | $286 | $125,152,950 | 39 |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 6 | $709,430 | +7% | -38% | 2,326 | $305 | $125,862,380 | 40 |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 6 | $628,910 | -11% | -42% | 2,326 | $270 | $126,474,290 | 41 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | 6 | $616,390 | -2% | -37% | 2,326 | $265 | $127,090,680 | 42 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 8 | $1,151,280 | +87% | -13% | 1,968 | $585 | $128,241,960 | 43 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | 8 | $1,594,055 | +38% | -9% | 1,968 | $810 | $129,836,015 | 44 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 8 | $1,466,160 | -8% | +19% | 1,968 | $745 | $131,302,175 | 45 |
| Sep 1, 2008 | 7 | $1,210,320 | -17% | +82% | 1,968 | $615 | $132,512,495 | 46 |
| Sep 2, 2008 | 7 | $344,385 | -72% | -51% | 1,968 | $175 | $132,856,880 | 47 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | 7 | $354,240 | +3% | -44% | 1,968 | $180 | $133,211,120 | 48 |
| Sep 4, 2008 | 7 | $372,985 | +5% | -39% | 1,968 | $190 | $133,584,105 | 49 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 9 | $799,680 | +114% | -31% | 1,904 | $420 | $134,383,785 | 50 |
| Sep 6, 2008 | 9 | $1,323,280 | +65% | -17% | 1,904 | $695 | $135,707,065 | 51 |
| Sep 7, 2008 | 8 | $732,985 | -45% | -50% | 1,904 | $385 | $136,440,050 | 52 |
| Sep 8, 2008 | 8 | $228,480 | -69% | -81% | 1,904 | $120 | $136,668,530 | 53 |
| Sep 9, 2008 | 8 | $314,160 | +38% | -9% | 1,904 | $165 | $136,982,690 | 54 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | 7 | $286,005 | -9% | -19% | 1,904 | $150 | $137,268,695 | 55 |
| Sep 11, 2008 | 7 | $304,640 | +7% | -18% | 1,904 | $160 | $137,573,335 | 56 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 11 | $523,365 | +72% | -35% | 1,904 | $275 | $138,096,700 | 57 |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 12 | $811,595 | +55% | -39% | 1,904 | $426 | $138,908,295 | 58 |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 13 | $493,025 | -39% | -33% | 1,904 | $259 | $139,401,320 | 59 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 10 | $159,285 | -68% | -30% | 1,904 | $84 | $139,560,605 | 60 |
| Sep 16, 2008 | 9 | $197,210 | +24% | -37% | 1,904 | $104 | $139,757,815 | 61 |
| Sep 17, 2008 | 9 | $189,625 | -4% | -34% | 1,904 | $100 | $139,947,440 | 62 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | 9 | $198,275 | +5% | -35% | 1,904 | $104 | $140,145,715 | 63 |
| Sep 19, 2008 | 12 | $307,750 | +55% | -41% | 1,121 | $275 | $140,453,465 | 64 |
| Sep 20, 2008 | 13 | $464,675 | +51% | -43% | 1,121 | $415 | $140,918,140 | 65 |
| Sep 21, 2008 | 13 | $274,150 | -41% | -44% | 1,121 | $245 | $141,192,290 | 66 |
| Sep 22, 2008 | 12 | $94,750 | -65% | -41% | 1,121 | $85 | $141,287,040 | 67 |
| Sep 23, 2008 | 12 | $112,095 | +18% | -43% | 1,121 | $100 | $141,399,135 | 68 |
| Sep 24, 2008 | 12 | $106,555 | -5% | -44% | 1,121 | $95 | $141,505,690 | 69 |
| Sep 25, 2008 | 12 | $112,495 | +6% | -43% | 1,121 | $100 | $141,618,185 | 70 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | - | $157,740 | +40% | -49% | 717 | $220 | $141,775,925 | 71 |
| Sep 27, 2008 | - | $265,290 | +68% | -43% | 717 | $370 | $142,041,215 | 72 |
| Sep 28, 2008 | - | $154,155 | -42% | -44% | 717 | $215 | $142,195,370 | 73 |
| Sep 29, 2008 | - | $53,455 | -65% | -44% | 717 | $75 | $142,248,825 | 74 |
| Sep 30, 2008 | - | $68,425 | +28% | -39% | 717 | $95 | $142,317,250 | 75 |
| Oct 1, 2008 | - | $64,530 | -6% | -39% | 717 | $90 | $142,381,780 | 76 |
| Oct 2, 2008 | - | $57,665 | -11% | -49% | 717 | $80 | $142,439,445 | 77 |
| Oct 3, 2008 | - | $82,130 | +42% | -48% | 382 | $215 | $142,521,575 | 78 |
| Oct 4, 2008 | - | $124,150 | +51% | -53% | 382 | $325 | $142,645,725 | 79 |
| Oct 5, 2008 | - | $80,235 | -35% | -48% | 382 | $210 | $142,725,960 | 80 |
| Oct 6, 2008 | - | $26,740 | -67% | -50% | 382 | $70 | $142,752,700 | 81 |
| Oct 7, 2008 | - | $34,505 | +29% | -50% | 382 | $90 | $142,787,205 | 82 |
| Oct 8, 2008 | - | $36,125 | +5% | -44% | 382 | $95 | $142,824,950 | 83 |
| Oct 9, 2008 | - | $38,145 | +6% | -34% | 382 | $100 | $142,863,095 | 84 |
| Oct 10, 2008 | - | $55,775 | +46% | -32% | 279 | $200 | $142,918,870 | 85 |
| Oct 11, 2008 | - | $82,305 | +48% | -34% | 279 | $295 | $143,001,175 | 86 |
| Oct 12, 2008 | - | $53,010 | -36% | -34% | 279 | $190 | $143,052,565 | 87 |
| Oct 13, 2008 | - | $36,270 | -32% | +36% | 279 | $130 | $143,088,835 | 88 |
| Oct 14, 2008 | - | $23,715 | -35% | -31% | 279 | $85 | $143,112,550 | 89 |
| Oct 15, 2008 | - | $21,005 | -11% | -42% | 279 | $75 | $143,133,555 | 90 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | - | $26,425 | +26% | -31% | 279 | $95 | $143,159,980 | 91 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | - | $52,600 | +99% | -6% | 219 | $240 | $143,212,580 | 92 |
| Oct 18, 2008 | - | $73,425 | +40% | -11% | 219 | $335 | $143,286,005 | 93 |
| Oct 19, 2008 | - | $42,705 | -42% | -19% | 219 | $195 | $143,328,710 | 94 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | - | $16,425 | -62% | -55% | 219 | $75 | $143,345,135 | 95 |
| Oct 21, 2008 | - | $22,995 | +40% | -3% | 219 | $105 | $143,368,130 | 96 |
| Oct 22, 2008 | - | $20,900 | -9% | n/c | 219 | $95 | $143,389,030 | 97 |
| Oct 23, 2008 | - | $23,985 | +15% | -9% | 219 | $110 | $143,413,015 | 98 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | - | $40,520 | +69% | -23% | 180 | $225 | $143,453,535 | 99 |
| Oct 25, 2008 | - | $51,305 | +27% | -30% | 180 | $285 | $143,504,840 | 100 |
| Oct 26, 2008 | - | $31,485 | -39% | -26% | 180 | $175 | $143,536,325 | 101 |
| Oct 27, 2008 | - | $10,725 | -66% | -35% | 180 | $60 | $143,547,050 | 102 |
| Oct 28, 2008 | - | $14,445 | +35% | -37% | 180 | $80 | $143,561,495 | 103 |
| Oct 29, 2008 | - | $15,295 | +6% | -27% | 180 | $85 | $143,576,790 | 104 |
| Oct 30, 2008 | - | $16,185 | +6% | -33% | 180 | $90 | $143,592,975 | 105 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | - | $24,030 | +48% | -41% | 178 | $135 | $143,617,005 | 106 |
| Nov 1, 2008 | - | $56,055 | +133% | +9% | 178 | $315 | $143,673,060 | 107 |
| Nov 2, 2008 | - | $31,150 | -44% | -1% | 178 | $175 | $143,704,210 | 108 |
| Nov 3, 2008 | - | $11,595 | -63% | +8% | 178 | $65 | $143,715,805 | 109 |
| Nov 4, 2008 | - | $15,100 | +30% | +5% | 178 | $85 | $143,730,905 | 110 |
| Nov 5, 2008 | - | $15,995 | +6% | +5% | 178 | $90 | $143,746,900 | 111 |
| Nov 6, 2008 | - | $16,055 | n/c | -1% | 178 | $90 | $143,762,955 | 112 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2008 | 2 | $44,848,740 | 2,976 | $15,070 | $44,848,740 | 1 | |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 3 | $30,005,870 | -33% | 2,990 | $10,035 | $74,854,610 | 2 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 4 | $21,081,315 | -30% | 3,062 | $6,885 | $95,935,925 | 3 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 6 | $13,981,540 | -34% | 3,194 | $4,377 | $109,917,465 | 4 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 7 | $10,237,595 | -27% | 2,771 | $3,695 | $120,155,060 | 5 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 7 | $6,935,620 | -32% | 2,326 | $2,982 | $127,090,680 | 6 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 8 | $6,493,425 | -6% | 1,968 | $3,300 | $133,584,105 | 7 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 8 | $3,989,230 | -39% | 1,904 | $2,095 | $137,573,335 | 8 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 11 | $2,572,380 | -36% | 1,517 | $1,696 | $140,145,715 | 9 |
| Sep 19, 2008 | 12 | $1,472,470 | -43% | 1,121 | $1,314 | $141,618,185 | 10 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | 18 | $821,260 | -44% | 717 | $1,145 | $142,439,445 | 11 |
| Oct 3, 2008 | 27 | $422,030 | -49% | 382 | $1,105 | $142,861,475 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 31 | $298,505 | -29% | 279 | $1,070 | $143,159,980 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 30 | $253,035 | -15% | 219 | $1,155 | $143,413,015 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 36 | $179,960 | -29% | 180 | $1,000 | $143,592,975 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 37 | $169,980 | -6% | 178 | $955 | $143,762,955 | 16 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 8/22/2008 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $178,082 | 1/1/2019 | |||
| Czech Republic | 8/8/2008 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | $3,661,871 | 7/14/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 7/2/2008 | $0 | 0 | 82 | 162 | $7,580,143 | 5/12/2025 | |||
| New Zealand | 5/11/2018 | $15,581 | 34 | 2 | 49 | $6,179 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 9/3/2008 | $0 | 0 | 70 | 70 | $23,947,120 | 3/24/2020 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/10/2008 | $0 | 0 | 84 | 1,100 | $92,863,555 | 5/29/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $307,686,854 | |||||||||
| International Total | $435,923,804 | 7/14/2026 | ||||||||
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
| Meryl Streep | Donna | |
| Pierce Brosnan | Sam Carmichael | |
| Colin Firth | Harry Bright | |
| Stellan Skarsgård | Bill Austin | |
| Julie Walters | Rosie | |
| Dominic Cooper | Sky | |
| Amanda Seyfried | Sophie Sheridan | |
| Christine Baranski | Tanya |
Production and Technical Credits
| Phyllida Lloyd | Director | |
| Catherine Johnson | Screenwriter | |
| Catherine Johnson | Story Creator | |
| Judy Craymer | Producer | |
| Gary Goetzman | Producer | |
| Benny Andersson | Executive Producer | |
| Bjorn Ulvaeus | Executive Producer | |
| Rita Wilson | Executive Producer | |
| Tom Hanks | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Huffam | Executive Producer | |
| Haris Zambarloukos | Cinematographer | |
| Lesley Walker | Editor | |
| Benny Andersson | Composer | |
| Bjorn Ulvaeus | Composer | |
| Stig Anderson | Song Writer | |
| Martin Lowe | Music Director | |
| Becky Bentham | Music Supervisor | |
| Maria Djurkovic | Production Designer | |
| Nick Palmer | Supervising Art Director | |
| Dean Clegg | Art Director | |
| Rebecca Holmes | Art Director | |
| Barbara Herman-Skelding | Set Decorator | |
| Ann Roth | Costume Designer | |
| Simon Hayes | Sound Mixer | |
| Nick Adams | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Michael Barry | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Minkler | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Dominick Tavella | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Anthony Van Laast | Fight Choreographer | |
| Mark Nelmes | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Chris Newman | Assistant Director | |
| Priscilla John | Casting Director | |
| Ellen Lewis | Casting Director | |
| Tim Keene | Visual Effects Producer |
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.
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Synopsis
Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $27,751,240 (19.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.22 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 24.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $52,000,000 (worldwide box office is 11.2 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,976 opening theaters/3,194 max. theaters, 8.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $227,034,961 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 18th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 2nd, 2008 (Wide) (Netherlands)
July 10th, 2008 (Wide) (United Kingdom) August 8th, 2008 (Wide) (Czech Republic) August 22nd, 2008 (Wide) (Argentina) September 3rd, 2008 (Wide) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 16th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sex-related comments. |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Franchise: | Mamma Mia |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Relationships Gone Wrong, Unexpected Families |
| Social setting: | Wedding Day |
| Subgenre: | Jukebox Musical |
| Source: | Based on Musical or Opera |
| Genre: | Musical |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Littlestar, Playtone |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2008 | 2 | $27,751,240 | 2,976 | $9,325 | $27,751,240 | 1 | |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 3 | $17,746,725 | -36% | 2,990 | $5,935 | $62,595,465 | 2 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 4 | $12,615,515 | -29% | 3,062 | $4,120 | $87,470,125 | 3 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 6 | $8,208,580 | -35% | 3,194 | $2,570 | $104,144,505 | 4 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 7 | $6,096,250 | -26% | 2,771 | $2,200 | $116,013,715 | 5 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 8 | $4,314,840 | -29% | 2,326 | $1,855 | $124,469,900 | 6 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 8 | $4,211,495 | -2% | 1,968 | $2,140 | $131,302,175 | 7 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 9 | $2,855,945 | -32% | 1,904 | $1,500 | $136,440,050 | 8 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 12 | $1,827,985 | -36% | 1,517 | $1,205 | $139,401,320 | 9 |
| Sep 19, 2008 | 12 | $1,046,575 | -43% | 1,121 | $934 | $141,192,290 | 10 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | 18 | $577,185 | -45% | 717 | $805 | $142,195,370 | 11 |
| Oct 3, 2008 | 28 | $286,515 | -50% | 382 | $750 | $142,725,960 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 32 | $191,090 | -33% | 279 | $685 | $143,052,565 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 30 | $168,730 | -12% | 219 | $770 | $143,328,710 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 38 | $123,310 | -27% | 180 | $685 | $143,536,325 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 37 | $111,235 | -10% | 178 | $625 | $143,704,210 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2008 | 2 | $9,865,440 | 2,976 | $3,315 | $9,865,440 | 1 | ||
| Jul 19, 2008 | 2 | $9,850,625 | n/c | 2,976 | $3,310 | $19,716,065 | 2 | |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 2 | $8,035,175 | -18% | 2,976 | $2,700 | $27,751,240 | 3 | |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 2 | $4,093,125 | -49% | 2,976 | $1,375 | $31,844,365 | 4 | |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 2 | $4,433,495 | +8% | 2,976 | $1,490 | $36,277,860 | 5 | |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 2 | $4,330,080 | -2% | 2,976 | $1,455 | $40,607,940 | 6 | |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 2 | $4,240,800 | -2% | 2,976 | $1,425 | $44,848,740 | 7 | |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 3 | $5,561,775 | +31% | -44% | 2,990 | $1,860 | $50,410,515 | 8 |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 3 | $6,727,645 | +21% | -32% | 2,990 | $2,250 | $57,138,160 | 9 |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 3 | $5,457,305 | -19% | -32% | 2,990 | $1,825 | $62,595,465 | 10 |
| Jul 28, 2008 | 3 | $2,766,125 | -49% | -32% | 2,990 | $925 | $65,361,590 | 11 |
| Jul 29, 2008 | 3 | $3,213,595 | +16% | -28% | 2,990 | $1,075 | $68,575,185 | 12 |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 3 | $3,199,300 | n/c | -26% | 2,990 | $1,070 | $71,774,485 | 13 |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 3 | $3,080,125 | -4% | -27% | 2,990 | $1,030 | $74,854,610 | 14 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 4 | $3,842,810 | +25% | -31% | 3,060 | $1,256 | $78,697,420 | 15 |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 4 | $5,006,370 | +30% | -26% | 3,060 | $1,636 | $83,703,790 | 16 |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 4 | $3,766,335 | -25% | -31% | 3,060 | $1,231 | $87,470,125 | 17 |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 4 | $2,097,470 | -44% | -24% | 3,060 | $685 | $89,567,595 | 18 |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 4 | $2,250,575 | +7% | -30% | 3,060 | $735 | $91,818,170 | 19 |
| Aug 6, 2008 | 5 | $2,128,090 | -5% | -33% | 3,060 | $695 | $93,946,260 | 20 |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 5 | $1,989,665 | -7% | -35% | 3,060 | $650 | $95,935,925 | 21 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 6 | $2,459,380 | +24% | -36% | 3,062 | $803 | $98,395,305 | 22 |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 6 | $3,273,850 | +33% | -35% | 3,062 | $1,069 | $101,669,155 | 23 |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 6 | $2,475,350 | -24% | -34% | 3,062 | $808 | $104,144,505 | 24 |
| Aug 11, 2008 | 6 | $1,389,390 | -44% | -34% | 3,062 | $454 | $105,533,895 | 25 |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 5 | $1,550,550 | +12% | -31% | 3,062 | $506 | $107,084,445 | 26 |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 6 | $1,470,035 | -5% | -31% | 3,062 | $480 | $108,554,480 | 27 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 6 | $1,362,985 | -7% | -31% | 3,062 | $445 | $109,917,465 | 28 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 8 | $1,953,555 | +43% | -21% | 2,769 | $706 | $111,871,020 | 29 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 7 | $2,410,770 | +23% | -26% | 2,769 | $871 | $114,281,790 | 30 |
| Aug 17, 2008 | 7 | $1,731,925 | -28% | -30% | 2,769 | $625 | $116,013,715 | 31 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | 6 | $928,285 | -46% | -33% | 2,771 | $335 | $116,959,000 | 32 |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 5 | $1,148,665 | +24% | -26% | 2,771 | $415 | $118,107,665 | 33 |
| Aug 20, 2008 | 4 | $1,080,690 | -6% | -26% | 2,771 | $390 | $119,188,355 | 34 |
| Aug 21, 2008 | 4 | $983,705 | -9% | -28% | 2,771 | $355 | $120,172,060 | 35 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 9 | $1,325,820 | +35% | -32% | 2,326 | $570 | $121,497,880 | 36 |
| Aug 23, 2008 | 9 | $1,757,025 | +33% | -27% | 2,326 | $755 | $123,254,905 | 37 |
| Aug 24, 2008 | 8 | $1,231,995 | -30% | -29% | 2,326 | $530 | $124,486,900 | 38 |
| Aug 25, 2008 | 6 | $666,050 | -46% | -28% | 2,326 | $286 | $125,152,950 | 39 |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 6 | $709,430 | +7% | -38% | 2,326 | $305 | $125,862,380 | 40 |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 6 | $628,910 | -11% | -42% | 2,326 | $270 | $126,474,290 | 41 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | 6 | $616,390 | -2% | -37% | 2,326 | $265 | $127,090,680 | 42 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 8 | $1,151,280 | +87% | -13% | 1,968 | $585 | $128,241,960 | 43 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | 8 | $1,594,055 | +38% | -9% | 1,968 | $810 | $129,836,015 | 44 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 8 | $1,466,160 | -8% | +19% | 1,968 | $745 | $131,302,175 | 45 |
| Sep 1, 2008 | 7 | $1,210,320 | -17% | +82% | 1,968 | $615 | $132,512,495 | 46 |
| Sep 2, 2008 | 7 | $344,385 | -72% | -51% | 1,968 | $175 | $132,856,880 | 47 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | 7 | $354,240 | +3% | -44% | 1,968 | $180 | $133,211,120 | 48 |
| Sep 4, 2008 | 7 | $372,985 | +5% | -39% | 1,968 | $190 | $133,584,105 | 49 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 9 | $799,680 | +114% | -31% | 1,904 | $420 | $134,383,785 | 50 |
| Sep 6, 2008 | 9 | $1,323,280 | +65% | -17% | 1,904 | $695 | $135,707,065 | 51 |
| Sep 7, 2008 | 8 | $732,985 | -45% | -50% | 1,904 | $385 | $136,440,050 | 52 |
| Sep 8, 2008 | 8 | $228,480 | -69% | -81% | 1,904 | $120 | $136,668,530 | 53 |
| Sep 9, 2008 | 8 | $314,160 | +38% | -9% | 1,904 | $165 | $136,982,690 | 54 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | 7 | $286,005 | -9% | -19% | 1,904 | $150 | $137,268,695 | 55 |
| Sep 11, 2008 | 7 | $304,640 | +7% | -18% | 1,904 | $160 | $137,573,335 | 56 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 11 | $523,365 | +72% | -35% | 1,904 | $275 | $138,096,700 | 57 |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 12 | $811,595 | +55% | -39% | 1,904 | $426 | $138,908,295 | 58 |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 13 | $493,025 | -39% | -33% | 1,904 | $259 | $139,401,320 | 59 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 10 | $159,285 | -68% | -30% | 1,904 | $84 | $139,560,605 | 60 |
| Sep 16, 2008 | 9 | $197,210 | +24% | -37% | 1,904 | $104 | $139,757,815 | 61 |
| Sep 17, 2008 | 9 | $189,625 | -4% | -34% | 1,904 | $100 | $139,947,440 | 62 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | 9 | $198,275 | +5% | -35% | 1,904 | $104 | $140,145,715 | 63 |
| Sep 19, 2008 | 12 | $307,750 | +55% | -41% | 1,121 | $275 | $140,453,465 | 64 |
| Sep 20, 2008 | 13 | $464,675 | +51% | -43% | 1,121 | $415 | $140,918,140 | 65 |
| Sep 21, 2008 | 13 | $274,150 | -41% | -44% | 1,121 | $245 | $141,192,290 | 66 |
| Sep 22, 2008 | 12 | $94,750 | -65% | -41% | 1,121 | $85 | $141,287,040 | 67 |
| Sep 23, 2008 | 12 | $112,095 | +18% | -43% | 1,121 | $100 | $141,399,135 | 68 |
| Sep 24, 2008 | 12 | $106,555 | -5% | -44% | 1,121 | $95 | $141,505,690 | 69 |
| Sep 25, 2008 | 12 | $112,495 | +6% | -43% | 1,121 | $100 | $141,618,185 | 70 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | - | $157,740 | +40% | -49% | 717 | $220 | $141,775,925 | 71 |
| Sep 27, 2008 | - | $265,290 | +68% | -43% | 717 | $370 | $142,041,215 | 72 |
| Sep 28, 2008 | - | $154,155 | -42% | -44% | 717 | $215 | $142,195,370 | 73 |
| Sep 29, 2008 | - | $53,455 | -65% | -44% | 717 | $75 | $142,248,825 | 74 |
| Sep 30, 2008 | - | $68,425 | +28% | -39% | 717 | $95 | $142,317,250 | 75 |
| Oct 1, 2008 | - | $64,530 | -6% | -39% | 717 | $90 | $142,381,780 | 76 |
| Oct 2, 2008 | - | $57,665 | -11% | -49% | 717 | $80 | $142,439,445 | 77 |
| Oct 3, 2008 | - | $82,130 | +42% | -48% | 382 | $215 | $142,521,575 | 78 |
| Oct 4, 2008 | - | $124,150 | +51% | -53% | 382 | $325 | $142,645,725 | 79 |
| Oct 5, 2008 | - | $80,235 | -35% | -48% | 382 | $210 | $142,725,960 | 80 |
| Oct 6, 2008 | - | $26,740 | -67% | -50% | 382 | $70 | $142,752,700 | 81 |
| Oct 7, 2008 | - | $34,505 | +29% | -50% | 382 | $90 | $142,787,205 | 82 |
| Oct 8, 2008 | - | $36,125 | +5% | -44% | 382 | $95 | $142,824,950 | 83 |
| Oct 9, 2008 | - | $38,145 | +6% | -34% | 382 | $100 | $142,863,095 | 84 |
| Oct 10, 2008 | - | $55,775 | +46% | -32% | 279 | $200 | $142,918,870 | 85 |
| Oct 11, 2008 | - | $82,305 | +48% | -34% | 279 | $295 | $143,001,175 | 86 |
| Oct 12, 2008 | - | $53,010 | -36% | -34% | 279 | $190 | $143,052,565 | 87 |
| Oct 13, 2008 | - | $36,270 | -32% | +36% | 279 | $130 | $143,088,835 | 88 |
| Oct 14, 2008 | - | $23,715 | -35% | -31% | 279 | $85 | $143,112,550 | 89 |
| Oct 15, 2008 | - | $21,005 | -11% | -42% | 279 | $75 | $143,133,555 | 90 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | - | $26,425 | +26% | -31% | 279 | $95 | $143,159,980 | 91 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | - | $52,600 | +99% | -6% | 219 | $240 | $143,212,580 | 92 |
| Oct 18, 2008 | - | $73,425 | +40% | -11% | 219 | $335 | $143,286,005 | 93 |
| Oct 19, 2008 | - | $42,705 | -42% | -19% | 219 | $195 | $143,328,710 | 94 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | - | $16,425 | -62% | -55% | 219 | $75 | $143,345,135 | 95 |
| Oct 21, 2008 | - | $22,995 | +40% | -3% | 219 | $105 | $143,368,130 | 96 |
| Oct 22, 2008 | - | $20,900 | -9% | n/c | 219 | $95 | $143,389,030 | 97 |
| Oct 23, 2008 | - | $23,985 | +15% | -9% | 219 | $110 | $143,413,015 | 98 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | - | $40,520 | +69% | -23% | 180 | $225 | $143,453,535 | 99 |
| Oct 25, 2008 | - | $51,305 | +27% | -30% | 180 | $285 | $143,504,840 | 100 |
| Oct 26, 2008 | - | $31,485 | -39% | -26% | 180 | $175 | $143,536,325 | 101 |
| Oct 27, 2008 | - | $10,725 | -66% | -35% | 180 | $60 | $143,547,050 | 102 |
| Oct 28, 2008 | - | $14,445 | +35% | -37% | 180 | $80 | $143,561,495 | 103 |
| Oct 29, 2008 | - | $15,295 | +6% | -27% | 180 | $85 | $143,576,790 | 104 |
| Oct 30, 2008 | - | $16,185 | +6% | -33% | 180 | $90 | $143,592,975 | 105 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | - | $24,030 | +48% | -41% | 178 | $135 | $143,617,005 | 106 |
| Nov 1, 2008 | - | $56,055 | +133% | +9% | 178 | $315 | $143,673,060 | 107 |
| Nov 2, 2008 | - | $31,150 | -44% | -1% | 178 | $175 | $143,704,210 | 108 |
| Nov 3, 2008 | - | $11,595 | -63% | +8% | 178 | $65 | $143,715,805 | 109 |
| Nov 4, 2008 | - | $15,100 | +30% | +5% | 178 | $85 | $143,730,905 | 110 |
| Nov 5, 2008 | - | $15,995 | +6% | +5% | 178 | $90 | $143,746,900 | 111 |
| Nov 6, 2008 | - | $16,055 | n/c | -1% | 178 | $90 | $143,762,955 | 112 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2008 | 2 | $44,848,740 | 2,976 | $15,070 | $44,848,740 | 1 | |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 3 | $30,005,870 | -33% | 2,990 | $10,035 | $74,854,610 | 2 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 4 | $21,081,315 | -30% | 3,062 | $6,885 | $95,935,925 | 3 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 6 | $13,981,540 | -34% | 3,194 | $4,377 | $109,917,465 | 4 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 7 | $10,237,595 | -27% | 2,771 | $3,695 | $120,155,060 | 5 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 7 | $6,935,620 | -32% | 2,326 | $2,982 | $127,090,680 | 6 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 8 | $6,493,425 | -6% | 1,968 | $3,300 | $133,584,105 | 7 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 8 | $3,989,230 | -39% | 1,904 | $2,095 | $137,573,335 | 8 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 11 | $2,572,380 | -36% | 1,517 | $1,696 | $140,145,715 | 9 |
| Sep 19, 2008 | 12 | $1,472,470 | -43% | 1,121 | $1,314 | $141,618,185 | 10 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | 18 | $821,260 | -44% | 717 | $1,145 | $142,439,445 | 11 |
| Oct 3, 2008 | 27 | $422,030 | -49% | 382 | $1,105 | $142,861,475 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 31 | $298,505 | -29% | 279 | $1,070 | $143,159,980 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 30 | $253,035 | -15% | 219 | $1,155 | $143,413,015 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 36 | $179,960 | -29% | 180 | $1,000 | $143,592,975 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 37 | $169,980 | -6% | 178 | $955 | $143,762,955 | 16 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 8/22/2008 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $178,082 | 1/1/2019 | |||
| Czech Republic | 8/8/2008 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | $3,661,871 | 7/14/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 7/2/2008 | $0 | 0 | 82 | 162 | $7,580,143 | 5/12/2025 | |||
| New Zealand | 5/11/2018 | $15,581 | 34 | 2 | 49 | $6,179 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 9/3/2008 | $0 | 0 | 70 | 70 | $23,947,120 | 3/24/2020 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/10/2008 | $0 | 0 | 84 | 1,100 | $92,863,555 | 5/29/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $307,686,854 | |||||||||
| International Total | $435,923,804 | 7/14/2026 | ||||||||
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
| Meryl Streep | Donna | |
| Pierce Brosnan | Sam Carmichael | |
| Colin Firth | Harry Bright | |
| Stellan Skarsgård | Bill Austin | |
| Julie Walters | Rosie | |
| Dominic Cooper | Sky | |
| Amanda Seyfried | Sophie Sheridan | |
| Christine Baranski | Tanya |
Production and Technical Credits
| Phyllida Lloyd | Director | |
| Catherine Johnson | Screenwriter | |
| Catherine Johnson | Story Creator | |
| Judy Craymer | Producer | |
| Gary Goetzman | Producer | |
| Benny Andersson | Executive Producer | |
| Bjorn Ulvaeus | Executive Producer | |
| Rita Wilson | Executive Producer | |
| Tom Hanks | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Huffam | Executive Producer | |
| Haris Zambarloukos | Cinematographer | |
| Lesley Walker | Editor | |
| Benny Andersson | Composer | |
| Bjorn Ulvaeus | Composer | |
| Stig Anderson | Song Writer | |
| Martin Lowe | Music Director | |
| Becky Bentham | Music Supervisor | |
| Maria Djurkovic | Production Designer | |
| Nick Palmer | Supervising Art Director | |
| Dean Clegg | Art Director | |
| Rebecca Holmes | Art Director | |
| Barbara Herman-Skelding | Set Decorator | |
| Ann Roth | Costume Designer | |
| Simon Hayes | Sound Mixer | |
| Nick Adams | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Michael Barry | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Minkler | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Dominick Tavella | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Anthony Van Laast | Fight Choreographer | |
| Mark Nelmes | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Chris Newman | Assistant Director | |
| Priscilla John | Casting Director | |
| Ellen Lewis | Casting Director | |
| Tim Keene | Visual Effects Producer |
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.
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