Marama (2026)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $102,397Details
International Box Office $121,595
Worldwide Box Office $223,992
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Synopsis

1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,594 (7.4% of total gross)
Legs:4.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:45.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:4 opening theaters/52 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $102,397

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 17th, 2026 (Limited) by Dark Sky Films, released as Mārama
International Releases: February 12th, 2026 (Limited), released as Mārama (New Zealand)
April 22nd, 2026 (Limited) (France)
April 24th, 2026 (Limited), released as Mãrama (Portugal)
Video Release: June 9th, 2026 by Dark Sky Films, released as Mārama
MPA Rating: Not Rated
(Rated 5/11/2026)
Running Time: 89 minutes
Geographical setting: England
Plot point: Family Secrets, Murder Mystery, Orphan
Subgenre: Gothic Horror
Time period setting: 1850s
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Horror
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Watermelon Pictures
Production Countries: New Zealand
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 17, 2026 - $7,594   4 $1,899   $7,594 1
Apr 24, 2026 - $3,292 -57% 10 $329   $15,502 2
May 1, 2026 - $2,355 -28% 21 $112   $21,108 3
May 8, 2026 - $22,142 +840% 52 $426   $52,668 4
May 15, 2026 - $5,654 -74% 14 $404   $70,529 5
May 22, 2026 - $6,915 +22% 13 $532   $80,799 6
May 29, 2026 - $1,655 -76% 6 $276   $86,984 7
Jun 5, 2026 - $1,798 +9% 7 $257   $91,117 8
Jun 12, 2026 - $4,452 +148% 6 $742   $97,239 9

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 17, 2026 45 $12,210   4 $3,053   $12,210 1
Apr 24, 2026 49 $6,543 -46% 10 $654   $18,753 2
May 1, 2026 37 $11,773 +80% 21 $561   $30,526 3
May 8, 2026 30 $34,349 +192% 52 $661   $64,875 4
May 15, 2026 37 $9,009 -74% 14 $644   $73,884 5
May 22, 2026 35 $11,445 +27% 13 $880   $85,329 6
May 29, 2026 41 $3,990 -65% 6 $665   $89,319 7
Jun 5, 2026 - $3,468 -13% 7 $495   $92,787 8
Jun 12, 2026 27 $9,610 +177% 6 $1,602   $102,397 9

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Synopsis

1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,594 (7.4% of total gross)
Legs:4.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:45.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:4 opening theaters/52 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $102,397

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 17th, 2026 (Limited) by Dark Sky Films, released as Mārama
International Releases: February 12th, 2026 (Limited), released as Mārama (New Zealand)
April 22nd, 2026 (Limited) (France)
April 24th, 2026 (Limited), released as Mãrama (Portugal)
Video Release: June 9th, 2026 by Dark Sky Films, released as Mārama
MPA Rating: Not Rated
(Rated 5/11/2026)
Running Time: 89 minutes
Geographical setting: England
Plot point: Family Secrets, Murder Mystery, Orphan
Subgenre: Gothic Horror
Time period setting: 1850s
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Horror
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Watermelon Pictures
Production Countries: New Zealand
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 17, 2026 - $7,594   4 $1,899   $7,594 1
Apr 24, 2026 - $3,292 -57% 10 $329   $15,502 2
May 1, 2026 - $2,355 -28% 21 $112   $21,108 3
May 8, 2026 - $22,142 +840% 52 $426   $52,668 4
May 15, 2026 - $5,654 -74% 14 $404   $70,529 5
May 22, 2026 - $6,915 +22% 13 $532   $80,799 6
May 29, 2026 - $1,655 -76% 6 $276   $86,984 7
Jun 5, 2026 - $1,798 +9% 7 $257   $91,117 8
Jun 12, 2026 - $4,452 +148% 6 $742   $97,239 9

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 17, 2026 45 $12,210   4 $3,053   $12,210 1
Apr 24, 2026 49 $6,543 -46% 10 $654   $18,753 2
May 1, 2026 37 $11,773 +80% 21 $561   $30,526 3
May 8, 2026 30 $34,349 +192% 52 $661   $64,875 4
May 15, 2026 37 $9,009 -74% 14 $644   $73,884 5
May 22, 2026 35 $11,445 +27% 13 $880   $85,329 6
May 29, 2026 41 $3,990 -65% 6 $665   $89,319 7
Jun 5, 2026 - $3,468 -13% 7 $495   $92,787 8
Jun 12, 2026 27 $9,610 +177% 6 $1,602   $102,397 9

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.