Popular Theory (2024)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $38,781 | Details |
| International Box Office | $48,050 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $86,831 | |
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Synopsis
A coming-of-age comedy that plumbs the complexities of companionship and ambition. Erwin is a 12-year-old girl genius completely out of sorts as the youngest student in high school. She’s faced with only one problem she can’t solve: Social isolation. With fellow outcast and chemistry guru Winston, the duo team up to invent a chemical that will change the high school hierarchy forever.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,859 (58.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.70 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 44.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 93 opening theaters/93 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $41,011 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 9th, 2024 (Limited) by Blue Fox Entertainment |
| International Releases: | April 4th, 2024 (Limited), released as Popular Theory (Формула популярности) (Russia (CIS)) |
| MPA Rating: | PG for thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2812 (cert #54765), 12/6/2023) |
| Plot point: | Child Prodigy, Coming of Age, Inventor, New Guy/Girl in School |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | - | $22,859 | 93 | $246 | $22,859 | 1 | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | - | $4,019 | -82% | 33 | $122 | $32,621 | 2 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | - | $1,873 | -53% | 2 | $937 | $37,523 | 3 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | - | $576 | -69% | 2 | $288 | $38,119 | 4 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | - | $631 | +10% | 1 | $631 | $38,781 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | 41 | $28,602 | 93 | $308 | $28,602 | 1 | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 51 | $7,048 | -75% | 33 | $214 | $35,650 | 2 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 68 | $1,893 | -73% | 2 | $947 | $37,543 | 3 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 65 | $607 | -68% | 2 | $304 | $38,150 | 4 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 63 | $631 | +4% | 1 | $631 | $38,781 | 5 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia (CIS) | 4/4/2024 | $48,050 | 815 | 815 | 815 | $48,050 | 4/10/2024 | |||
| International Total | $48,050 | 4/10/2024 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Sophia Reid-Gantzert | Erwin | |
| Lincoln Lambert | ||
| Cheryl Hines |
Supporting
| Marc Evan Jackson | ||
| Chloe East | ||
| Melissa Ponzio | ||
| Eugenie Bondurant | ||
| Kat Conner Sterling | ||
| Mason Mecartea | ||
| Varak Baronian | ||
| Sparrow Nicole |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ali Scher | Director | |
| Ali Scher | Screenwriter | |
| Joe Swanson | Screenwriter |
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 coming-of-age comedy that plumbs the complexities of companionship and ambition. Erwin is a 12-year-old girl genius completely out of sorts as the youngest student in high school. She’s faced with only one problem she can’t solve: Social isolation. With fellow outcast and chemistry guru Winston, the duo team up to invent a chemical that will change the high school hierarchy forever.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,859 (58.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.70 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 44.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 93 opening theaters/93 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $41,011 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 9th, 2024 (Limited) by Blue Fox Entertainment |
| International Releases: | April 4th, 2024 (Limited), released as Popular Theory (Формула популярности) (Russia (CIS)) |
| MPA Rating: | PG for thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2812 (cert #54765), 12/6/2023) |
| Plot point: | Child Prodigy, Coming of Age, Inventor, New Guy/Girl in School |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | - | $22,859 | 93 | $246 | $22,859 | 1 | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | - | $4,019 | -82% | 33 | $122 | $32,621 | 2 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | - | $1,873 | -53% | 2 | $937 | $37,523 | 3 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | - | $576 | -69% | 2 | $288 | $38,119 | 4 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | - | $631 | +10% | 1 | $631 | $38,781 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | 41 | $28,602 | 93 | $308 | $28,602 | 1 | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 51 | $7,048 | -75% | 33 | $214 | $35,650 | 2 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 68 | $1,893 | -73% | 2 | $947 | $37,543 | 3 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 65 | $607 | -68% | 2 | $304 | $38,150 | 4 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 63 | $631 | +4% | 1 | $631 | $38,781 | 5 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia (CIS) | 4/4/2024 | $48,050 | 815 | 815 | 815 | $48,050 | 4/10/2024 | |||
| International Total | $48,050 | 4/10/2024 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Sophia Reid-Gantzert | Erwin | |
| Lincoln Lambert | ||
| Cheryl Hines |
Supporting
| Marc Evan Jackson | ||
| Chloe East | ||
| Melissa Ponzio | ||
| Eugenie Bondurant | ||
| Kat Conner Sterling | ||
| Mason Mecartea | ||
| Varak Baronian | ||
| Sparrow Nicole |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ali Scher | Director | |
| Ali Scher | Screenwriter | |
| Joe Swanson | Screenwriter |
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.