Pinocchio Unstrung (2026)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $625,726 | Details |
| International Box Office | $80,997 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $706,723 | |
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Synopsis
Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $386,467 (61.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 88.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 505 opening theaters/505 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $625,726 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 24th, 2026 (Limited) by Viva Pictures, released as Pinoccho Unstrung |
| International Releases: | July 24th, 2026 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
July 24th, 2026 (Limited) (Turkey) July 30th, 2026 (Limited), released as Pinoccho Unstrung (Пиноккио: Раскрепощенный) (Russia (CIS)) August 13th, 2026 (Limited) (Egypt) September 24th, 2026 (Limited), released as Pinoccho: El Lado Oscuro (Mexico) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language and brief graphic nudity. (Rating bulletin 2939 (cert #56057), 6/3/2026) |
| Running Time: | 80 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Twisted Childhood Universe |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Puppets in a Live-Action World, Reimagining |
| Geographical setting: | London |
| Plot point: | Bullies, Car Accident, Drunk Driver, Killer Inanimate Objects, Revenge |
| Source material: | Modern Adaptation |
| Subgenre: | Slasher Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | ITN Distribution, Jagged Edge Productions |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | - | $386,467 | 505 | $765 | $386,467 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | - | $50,786 | -87% | 80 | $635 | $614,372 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | - | $171,304 | 505 | $339 | $171,304 | 1 | ||
| Jul 25, 2026 | - | $124,427 | -27% | 505 | $246 | $295,731 | 2 | |
| Jul 26, 2026 | - | $90,736 | -27% | 505 | $180 | $386,467 | 3 | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | - | $49,376 | -46% | 82 | $602 | $435,843 | 4 | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | - | $67,214 | +36% | 82 | $820 | $503,057 | 5 | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | - | $49,384 | -27% | 82 | $602 | $552,441 | 6 | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 15 | $11,145 | -77% | 82 | $136 | $563,586 | 7 | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | - | $20,072 | +80% | -88% | 80 | $251 | $583,658 | 8 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | - | $19,060 | -5% | -85% | 80 | $238 | $602,718 | 9 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | - | $11,654 | -39% | -87% | 80 | $146 | $614,372 | 10 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | - | $4,823 | -59% | -90% | 80 | $60 | $619,195 | 11 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | - | $6,531 | +35% | -90% | 80 | $82 | $625,726 | 12 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 14 | $563,586 | 82 | $6,873 | $563,586 | 1 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 8/13/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $4,598 | 8/28/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 7/24/2026 | $28,156 | 108 | 108 | 131 | $51,921 | 8/7/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/24/2026 | $24,478 | 40 | 40 | 40 | $24,478 | 7/30/2026 | |||
| International Total | $80,997 | 8/28/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jude Evan Lloyd | Pinocchio | |
| Robert Englund | Cricket | |
| Richard Brake | Geppetto |
Supporting
| Jessica Balmer | Mia | |
| Cameron Bell | James |
Production and Technical Credits
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Director | |
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Screenwriter | |
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Producer | |
| Scott Chambers | Producer | |
| David Coppa | Executive Producer | |
| Stuart Alson | Executive Producer | |
| Nicole Holland | Executive Producer | |
| Vince Knight | Cinematographer | |
| Dan Allen | Editor | |
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Editor | |
| Andrew Scott Bell | 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
Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $386,467 (61.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 88.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 505 opening theaters/505 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $625,726 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 24th, 2026 (Limited) by Viva Pictures, released as Pinoccho Unstrung |
| International Releases: | July 24th, 2026 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
July 24th, 2026 (Limited) (Turkey) July 30th, 2026 (Limited), released as Pinoccho Unstrung (Пиноккио: Раскрепощенный) (Russia (CIS)) August 13th, 2026 (Limited) (Egypt) September 24th, 2026 (Limited), released as Pinoccho: El Lado Oscuro (Mexico) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language and brief graphic nudity. (Rating bulletin 2939 (cert #56057), 6/3/2026) |
| Running Time: | 80 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Twisted Childhood Universe |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Puppets in a Live-Action World, Reimagining |
| Geographical setting: | London |
| Plot point: | Bullies, Car Accident, Drunk Driver, Killer Inanimate Objects, Revenge |
| Source material: | Modern Adaptation |
| Subgenre: | Slasher Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | ITN Distribution, Jagged Edge Productions |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | - | $386,467 | 505 | $765 | $386,467 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | - | $50,786 | -87% | 80 | $635 | $614,372 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | - | $171,304 | 505 | $339 | $171,304 | 1 | ||
| Jul 25, 2026 | - | $124,427 | -27% | 505 | $246 | $295,731 | 2 | |
| Jul 26, 2026 | - | $90,736 | -27% | 505 | $180 | $386,467 | 3 | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | - | $49,376 | -46% | 82 | $602 | $435,843 | 4 | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | - | $67,214 | +36% | 82 | $820 | $503,057 | 5 | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | - | $49,384 | -27% | 82 | $602 | $552,441 | 6 | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 15 | $11,145 | -77% | 82 | $136 | $563,586 | 7 | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | - | $20,072 | +80% | -88% | 80 | $251 | $583,658 | 8 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | - | $19,060 | -5% | -85% | 80 | $238 | $602,718 | 9 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | - | $11,654 | -39% | -87% | 80 | $146 | $614,372 | 10 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | - | $4,823 | -59% | -90% | 80 | $60 | $619,195 | 11 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | - | $6,531 | +35% | -90% | 80 | $82 | $625,726 | 12 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 14 | $563,586 | 82 | $6,873 | $563,586 | 1 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 8/13/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $4,598 | 8/28/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 7/24/2026 | $28,156 | 108 | 108 | 131 | $51,921 | 8/7/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/24/2026 | $24,478 | 40 | 40 | 40 | $24,478 | 7/30/2026 | |||
| International Total | $80,997 | 8/28/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jude Evan Lloyd | Pinocchio | |
| Robert Englund | Cricket | |
| Richard Brake | Geppetto |
Supporting
| Jessica Balmer | Mia | |
| Cameron Bell | James |
Production and Technical Credits
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Director | |
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Screenwriter | |
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Producer | |
| Scott Chambers | Producer | |
| David Coppa | Executive Producer | |
| Stuart Alson | Executive Producer | |
| Nicole Holland | Executive Producer | |
| Vince Knight | Cinematographer | |
| Dan Allen | Editor | |
| Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Editor | |
| Andrew Scott Bell | 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.