Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $18,563 | Details |
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Synopsis
A feature documentary that journeys back to the 1970s and early 1980s to tell the story of Jimmy Buffett’s original Coral Reefer Band. Set against the creative backdrop of Key West, the film explores the musicians, friendships, touring years, and studio sessions that helped shape Buffett’s legendary sound
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,220 (28.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.67 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/14 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $18,563 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 5th, 2026 (Limited) |
| Geographical setting: | Florida |
| Plot point: | Musicians |
| Subgenre: | Social and Cultural Documentary |
| Time period setting: | 1970s, 1980s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $5,220 | 1 | $5,220 | $5,220 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $11,116 | 14 | $794 | $18,563 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $1,207 | 1 | $1,207 | $6,427 | 7 | ||
| Sep 14, 2026 | - | $1,020 | 1 | $1,020 | $7,447 | 10 | ||
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $546 | -55% | 1 | $546 | $7,993 | 14 | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | - | $10,570 | 14 | $755 | $18,563 | 16 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 61 | $2,227 | 2 | $1,114 | $7,447 | 2 |
Narrator
| Jeff Bridges | Narrator |
Production and Technical Credits
| John H. Cunningham | Director | |
| John H. Cunningham | Screenwriter | |
| John H. Cunningham | Producer | |
| Ted E. Haynes | Producer | |
| Richard Lowe | Editor | |
| Roger Bartlett | Composer |
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 feature documentary that journeys back to the 1970s and early 1980s to tell the story of Jimmy Buffett’s original Coral Reefer Band. Set against the creative backdrop of Key West, the film explores the musicians, friendships, touring years, and studio sessions that helped shape Buffett’s legendary sound
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,220 (28.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.67 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/14 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $18,563 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 5th, 2026 (Limited) |
| Geographical setting: | Florida |
| Plot point: | Musicians |
| Subgenre: | Social and Cultural Documentary |
| Time period setting: | 1970s, 1980s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $5,220 | 1 | $5,220 | $5,220 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $11,116 | 14 | $794 | $18,563 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $1,207 | 1 | $1,207 | $6,427 | 7 | ||
| Sep 14, 2026 | - | $1,020 | 1 | $1,020 | $7,447 | 10 | ||
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $546 | -55% | 1 | $546 | $7,993 | 14 | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | - | $10,570 | 14 | $755 | $18,563 | 16 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 61 | $2,227 | 2 | $1,114 | $7,447 | 2 |
Narrator
| Jeff Bridges | Narrator |
Production and Technical Credits
| John H. Cunningham | Director | |
| John H. Cunningham | Screenwriter | |
| John H. Cunningham | Producer | |
| Ted E. Haynes | Producer | |
| Richard Lowe | Editor | |
| Roger Bartlett | Composer |
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.