The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $15,634,090 | Details |
| International Box Office | $6,384,898 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $22,018,988 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $7,054,364 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $4,800,183 | |
| Total | $11,854,547 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
The Man with the Iron Fists tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero in nineteenth-century China who must unite to destroy the clan traitor who would destroy them all. Since his arrival in China's Jungle Village, the town's blacksmith has been forced by radical tribal factions to create elaborate tools of destruction. When the clans' brewing war boils over, the stranger channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. As he fights alongside iconic heroes and against soulless villains, one man must harness this power to become savior of his adopted people.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,910,980 (50.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 71.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,868 opening theaters/1,872 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $23,490,421 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 2nd, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | November 22nd, 2012 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates)
November 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (Spain) November 29th, 2012 (Wide) (Germany) December 6th, 2012 (Wide) (Australia) December 7th, 2012 (Wide) (Romania) |
| Video Release: | February 12th, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for bloody violence, strong sexuality, language and brief drug use. (Rating bulletin 2213, 3/7/2012) |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Man With The Iron Fists |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Martial Arts, Narcotics, Treasure Hunters |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, Arcade Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2012 | 4 | $7,910,980 | 1,868 | $4,235 | $7,910,980 | 1 | |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 7 | $2,592,705 | -67% | 1,872 | $1,385 | $12,821,030 | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 14 | $718,905 | -72% | 910 | $790 | $14,681,880 | 3 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 22 | $209,115 | -71% | 205 | $1,020 | $15,201,910 | 4 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 24 | $102,575 | -51% | 174 | $590 | $15,386,520 | 5 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 28 | $85,975 | -16% | 181 | $475 | $15,522,060 | 6 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 46 | $39,380 | -54% | 105 | $375 | $15,608,545 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2012 | 3 | $3,054,180 | 1,868 | $1,635 | $3,054,180 | 1 | ||
| Nov 3, 2012 | 4 | $3,007,480 | -2% | 1,868 | $1,610 | $6,061,660 | 2 | |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 4 | $1,849,320 | -39% | 1,868 | $990 | $7,910,980 | 3 | |
| Nov 5, 2012 | 4 | $644,460 | -65% | 1,868 | $345 | $8,555,440 | 4 | |
| Nov 6, 2012 | 4 | $727,790 | +13% | 1,868 | $390 | $9,283,230 | 5 | |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 4 | $486,505 | -33% | 1,868 | $260 | $9,769,735 | 6 | |
| Nov 8, 2012 | 5 | $458,590 | -6% | 1,868 | $245 | $10,228,325 | 7 | |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 7 | $758,160 | +65% | -75% | 1,872 | $405 | $10,986,485 | 8 |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 10 | $1,076,385 | +42% | -64% | 1,872 | $575 | $12,062,870 | 9 |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 8 | $758,160 | -30% | -59% | 1,872 | $405 | $12,821,030 | 10 |
| Nov 12, 2012 | 9 | $393,120 | -48% | -39% | 1,872 | $210 | $13,214,150 | 11 |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 5 | $308,880 | -21% | -58% | 1,872 | $165 | $13,523,030 | 12 |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 7 | $234,025 | -24% | -52% | 1,872 | $125 | $13,757,055 | 13 |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 7 | $205,920 | -12% | -55% | 1,872 | $110 | $13,962,975 | 14 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 13 | $204,750 | -1% | -73% | 910 | $225 | $14,167,725 | 15 |
| Nov 17, 2012 | 13 | $295,755 | +44% | -73% | 910 | $325 | $14,463,480 | 16 |
| Nov 18, 2012 | 13 | $218,400 | -26% | -71% | 910 | $240 | $14,681,880 | 17 |
| Nov 19, 2012 | 13 | $95,550 | -56% | -76% | 910 | $105 | $14,777,430 | 18 |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 13 | $131,965 | +38% | -57% | 910 | $145 | $14,909,395 | 19 |
| Nov 21, 2012 | - | $40,310 | -69% | -83% | 278 | $145 | $14,949,705 | 20 |
| Nov 22, 2012 | - | $43,090 | +7% | -79% | 278 | $155 | $14,992,795 | 21 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | - | $77,915 | +81% | -62% | 205 | $380 | $15,070,710 | 22 |
| Nov 24, 2012 | - | $85,075 | +9% | -71% | 205 | $415 | $15,155,785 | 23 |
| Nov 25, 2012 | - | $46,125 | -46% | -79% | 205 | $225 | $15,201,910 | 24 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | - | $19,475 | -58% | -80% | 205 | $95 | $15,221,385 | 25 |
| Nov 27, 2012 | - | $24,555 | +26% | -81% | 205 | $120 | $15,245,940 | 26 |
| Nov 28, 2012 | - | $18,505 | -25% | -54% | 205 | $90 | $15,264,445 | 27 |
| Nov 29, 2012 | - | $19,500 | +5% | -55% | 205 | $95 | $15,283,945 | 28 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | - | $30,450 | +56% | -61% | 174 | $175 | $15,314,395 | 29 |
| Dec 1, 2012 | - | $43,500 | +43% | -49% | 174 | $250 | $15,357,895 | 30 |
| Dec 2, 2012 | - | $28,625 | -34% | -38% | 174 | $165 | $15,386,520 | 31 |
| Dec 3, 2012 | - | $10,520 | -63% | -46% | 174 | $60 | $15,397,040 | 32 |
| Dec 4, 2012 | - | $15,575 | +48% | -37% | 174 | $90 | $15,412,615 | 33 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | - | $11,375 | -27% | -39% | 174 | $65 | $15,423,990 | 34 |
| Dec 6, 2012 | - | $12,095 | +6% | -38% | 174 | $70 | $15,436,085 | 35 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | - | $24,435 | +102% | -20% | 181 | $135 | $15,460,520 | 36 |
| Dec 8, 2012 | - | $34,390 | +41% | -21% | 181 | $190 | $15,494,910 | 37 |
| Dec 9, 2012 | - | $27,150 | -21% | -5% | 181 | $150 | $15,522,060 | 38 |
| Dec 10, 2012 | - | $10,860 | -60% | +3% | 181 | $60 | $15,532,920 | 39 |
| Dec 11, 2012 | - | $13,575 | +25% | -13% | 181 | $75 | $15,546,495 | 40 |
| Dec 12, 2012 | - | $11,765 | -13% | +3% | 181 | $65 | $15,558,260 | 41 |
| Dec 13, 2012 | - | $10,905 | -7% | -10% | 181 | $60 | $15,569,165 | 42 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | - | $10,505 | -4% | -57% | 105 | $100 | $15,579,670 | 43 |
| Dec 15, 2012 | - | $16,800 | +60% | -51% | 105 | $160 | $15,596,470 | 44 |
| Dec 16, 2012 | - | $12,075 | -28% | -56% | 105 | $115 | $15,608,545 | 45 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | - | $6,295 | -48% | -42% | 105 | $60 | $15,614,840 | 46 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | - | $7,875 | +25% | -42% | 105 | $75 | $15,622,715 | 47 |
| Dec 19, 2012 | - | $5,915 | -25% | -50% | 105 | $56 | $15,628,630 | 48 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | - | $5,460 | -8% | -50% | 105 | $52 | $15,634,090 | 49 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2012 | 4 | $10,228,325 | 1,868 | $5,476 | $10,228,325 | 1 | |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 7 | $3,734,650 | -63% | 1,872 | $1,995 | $13,962,975 | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 18 | $1,029,820 | -72% | 278 | $3,704 | $14,992,795 | 3 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 22 | $291,150 | -72% | 205 | $1,420 | $15,283,945 | 4 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 25 | $152,140 | -48% | 174 | $874 | $15,436,085 | 5 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 28 | $133,080 | -13% | 181 | $735 | $15,569,165 | 6 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 45 | $64,925 | -51% | 105 | $618 | $15,634,090 | 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.
Synopsis
The Man with the Iron Fists tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero in nineteenth-century China who must unite to destroy the clan traitor who would destroy them all. Since his arrival in China's Jungle Village, the town's blacksmith has been forced by radical tribal factions to create elaborate tools of destruction. When the clans' brewing war boils over, the stranger channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. As he fights alongside iconic heroes and against soulless villains, one man must harness this power to become savior of his adopted people.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,910,980 (50.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 71.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,868 opening theaters/1,872 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $23,490,421 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 2nd, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | November 22nd, 2012 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates)
November 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (Spain) November 29th, 2012 (Wide) (Germany) December 6th, 2012 (Wide) (Australia) December 7th, 2012 (Wide) (Romania) |
| Video Release: | February 12th, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for bloody violence, strong sexuality, language and brief drug use. (Rating bulletin 2213, 3/7/2012) |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Man With The Iron Fists |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Martial Arts, Narcotics, Treasure Hunters |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, Arcade Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2012 | 4 | $7,910,980 | 1,868 | $4,235 | $7,910,980 | 1 | |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 7 | $2,592,705 | -67% | 1,872 | $1,385 | $12,821,030 | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 14 | $718,905 | -72% | 910 | $790 | $14,681,880 | 3 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 22 | $209,115 | -71% | 205 | $1,020 | $15,201,910 | 4 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 24 | $102,575 | -51% | 174 | $590 | $15,386,520 | 5 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 28 | $85,975 | -16% | 181 | $475 | $15,522,060 | 6 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 46 | $39,380 | -54% | 105 | $375 | $15,608,545 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2012 | 3 | $3,054,180 | 1,868 | $1,635 | $3,054,180 | 1 | ||
| Nov 3, 2012 | 4 | $3,007,480 | -2% | 1,868 | $1,610 | $6,061,660 | 2 | |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 4 | $1,849,320 | -39% | 1,868 | $990 | $7,910,980 | 3 | |
| Nov 5, 2012 | 4 | $644,460 | -65% | 1,868 | $345 | $8,555,440 | 4 | |
| Nov 6, 2012 | 4 | $727,790 | +13% | 1,868 | $390 | $9,283,230 | 5 | |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 4 | $486,505 | -33% | 1,868 | $260 | $9,769,735 | 6 | |
| Nov 8, 2012 | 5 | $458,590 | -6% | 1,868 | $245 | $10,228,325 | 7 | |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 7 | $758,160 | +65% | -75% | 1,872 | $405 | $10,986,485 | 8 |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 10 | $1,076,385 | +42% | -64% | 1,872 | $575 | $12,062,870 | 9 |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 8 | $758,160 | -30% | -59% | 1,872 | $405 | $12,821,030 | 10 |
| Nov 12, 2012 | 9 | $393,120 | -48% | -39% | 1,872 | $210 | $13,214,150 | 11 |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 5 | $308,880 | -21% | -58% | 1,872 | $165 | $13,523,030 | 12 |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 7 | $234,025 | -24% | -52% | 1,872 | $125 | $13,757,055 | 13 |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 7 | $205,920 | -12% | -55% | 1,872 | $110 | $13,962,975 | 14 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 13 | $204,750 | -1% | -73% | 910 | $225 | $14,167,725 | 15 |
| Nov 17, 2012 | 13 | $295,755 | +44% | -73% | 910 | $325 | $14,463,480 | 16 |
| Nov 18, 2012 | 13 | $218,400 | -26% | -71% | 910 | $240 | $14,681,880 | 17 |
| Nov 19, 2012 | 13 | $95,550 | -56% | -76% | 910 | $105 | $14,777,430 | 18 |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 13 | $131,965 | +38% | -57% | 910 | $145 | $14,909,395 | 19 |
| Nov 21, 2012 | - | $40,310 | -69% | -83% | 278 | $145 | $14,949,705 | 20 |
| Nov 22, 2012 | - | $43,090 | +7% | -79% | 278 | $155 | $14,992,795 | 21 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | - | $77,915 | +81% | -62% | 205 | $380 | $15,070,710 | 22 |
| Nov 24, 2012 | - | $85,075 | +9% | -71% | 205 | $415 | $15,155,785 | 23 |
| Nov 25, 2012 | - | $46,125 | -46% | -79% | 205 | $225 | $15,201,910 | 24 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | - | $19,475 | -58% | -80% | 205 | $95 | $15,221,385 | 25 |
| Nov 27, 2012 | - | $24,555 | +26% | -81% | 205 | $120 | $15,245,940 | 26 |
| Nov 28, 2012 | - | $18,505 | -25% | -54% | 205 | $90 | $15,264,445 | 27 |
| Nov 29, 2012 | - | $19,500 | +5% | -55% | 205 | $95 | $15,283,945 | 28 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | - | $30,450 | +56% | -61% | 174 | $175 | $15,314,395 | 29 |
| Dec 1, 2012 | - | $43,500 | +43% | -49% | 174 | $250 | $15,357,895 | 30 |
| Dec 2, 2012 | - | $28,625 | -34% | -38% | 174 | $165 | $15,386,520 | 31 |
| Dec 3, 2012 | - | $10,520 | -63% | -46% | 174 | $60 | $15,397,040 | 32 |
| Dec 4, 2012 | - | $15,575 | +48% | -37% | 174 | $90 | $15,412,615 | 33 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | - | $11,375 | -27% | -39% | 174 | $65 | $15,423,990 | 34 |
| Dec 6, 2012 | - | $12,095 | +6% | -38% | 174 | $70 | $15,436,085 | 35 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | - | $24,435 | +102% | -20% | 181 | $135 | $15,460,520 | 36 |
| Dec 8, 2012 | - | $34,390 | +41% | -21% | 181 | $190 | $15,494,910 | 37 |
| Dec 9, 2012 | - | $27,150 | -21% | -5% | 181 | $150 | $15,522,060 | 38 |
| Dec 10, 2012 | - | $10,860 | -60% | +3% | 181 | $60 | $15,532,920 | 39 |
| Dec 11, 2012 | - | $13,575 | +25% | -13% | 181 | $75 | $15,546,495 | 40 |
| Dec 12, 2012 | - | $11,765 | -13% | +3% | 181 | $65 | $15,558,260 | 41 |
| Dec 13, 2012 | - | $10,905 | -7% | -10% | 181 | $60 | $15,569,165 | 42 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | - | $10,505 | -4% | -57% | 105 | $100 | $15,579,670 | 43 |
| Dec 15, 2012 | - | $16,800 | +60% | -51% | 105 | $160 | $15,596,470 | 44 |
| Dec 16, 2012 | - | $12,075 | -28% | -56% | 105 | $115 | $15,608,545 | 45 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | - | $6,295 | -48% | -42% | 105 | $60 | $15,614,840 | 46 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | - | $7,875 | +25% | -42% | 105 | $75 | $15,622,715 | 47 |
| Dec 19, 2012 | - | $5,915 | -25% | -50% | 105 | $56 | $15,628,630 | 48 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | - | $5,460 | -8% | -50% | 105 | $52 | $15,634,090 | 49 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2012 | 4 | $10,228,325 | 1,868 | $5,476 | $10,228,325 | 1 | |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 7 | $3,734,650 | -63% | 1,872 | $1,995 | $13,962,975 | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 18 | $1,029,820 | -72% | 278 | $3,704 | $14,992,795 | 3 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 22 | $291,150 | -72% | 205 | $1,420 | $15,283,945 | 4 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 25 | $152,140 | -48% | 174 | $874 | $15,436,085 | 5 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 28 | $133,080 | -13% | 181 | $735 | $15,569,165 | 6 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 45 | $64,925 | -51% | 105 | $618 | $15,634,090 | 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.