Problemista (2023)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,259,752 | Details |
| International Box Office | $185,340 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,445,092 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 92.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,389,620 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 8th, 2023 (Limited) by A24 |
| International Releases: | June 13th, 2024 (Limited) (Germany)
July 18th, 2024 (Limited) (Mexico) August 15th, 2024 (Limited) (New Zealand) August 29th, 2024 (Wide) (Central America) |
| Video Release: | April 19th, 2024 by A24 |
| MPA Rating: | R for some language and sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2782 (cert #54176), 5/10/2023) |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Plot point: | Artists, Immigration, Satire |
| Release detail: | Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes |
| Subgenre: | Satirical Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | A24, Fruit Tree |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | - | $140,936 | 5 | $28,187 | $140,936 | 52 | |
| Mar 8, 2024 | - | $180,129 | +28% | 20 | $9,006 | $321,065 | 53 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | - | $234,928 | +30% | 63 | $3,729 | $690,934 | 54 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | - | $453,568 | +93% | 237 | $1,914 | $1,296,467 | 55 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | - | $366,803 | -19% | 379 | $968 | $1,899,559 | 56 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | - | $163,580 | -55% | 195 | $839 | $2,259,752 | 57 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | - | $46,788 | 5 | $9,358 | $46,788 | 360 | ||
| Mar 2, 2024 | - | $53,799 | +15% | 5 | $10,760 | $100,587 | 361 | |
| Mar 3, 2024 | - | $40,349 | -25% | 5 | $8,070 | $140,936 | 362 | |
| Mar 8, 2024 | - | $58,969 | +26% | 20 | $2,948 | $199,905 | 367 | |
| Mar 9, 2024 | - | $83,859 | +42% | +56% | 20 | $4,193 | $283,764 | 368 |
| Mar 10, 2024 | - | $37,301 | -56% | -8% | 20 | $1,865 | $321,065 | 369 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | - | $20,180 | -46% | 20 | $1,009 | $341,245 | 370 | |
| Mar 12, 2024 | - | $20,949 | +4% | 20 | $1,047 | $362,194 | 371 | |
| Mar 13, 2024 | - | $23,094 | +10% | 20 | $1,155 | $385,288 | 372 | |
| Mar 14, 2024 | - | $31,656 | +37% | 20 | $1,583 | $456,006 | 373 | |
| Mar 15, 2024 | - | $84,878 | +168% | +44% | 63 | $1,347 | $540,884 | 374 |
| Mar 16, 2024 | - | $85,743 | +1% | +2% | 63 | $1,361 | $626,627 | 375 |
| Mar 17, 2024 | - | $64,307 | -25% | +72% | 63 | $1,021 | $690,934 | 376 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | - | $33,459 | -48% | +66% | 63 | $531 | $724,393 | 377 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | - | $36,651 | +10% | +75% | 63 | $582 | $761,044 | 378 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | - | $33,975 | -7% | +47% | 63 | $539 | $795,019 | 379 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | - | $47,880 | +41% | +51% | 63 | $760 | $842,899 | 380 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | - | $128,217 | +168% | +51% | 237 | $541 | $971,116 | 381 |
| Mar 23, 2024 | - | $185,915 | +45% | +117% | 237 | $784 | $1,157,031 | 382 |
| Mar 24, 2024 | - | $139,436 | -25% | +117% | 237 | $588 | $1,296,467 | 383 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | - | $55,695 | -60% | +66% | 237 | $235 | $1,352,162 | 384 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | - | $71,100 | +28% | +94% | 237 | $300 | $1,423,262 | 385 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | - | $60,435 | -15% | +78% | 237 | $255 | $1,483,697 | 386 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | - | $49,059 | -19% | +2% | 237 | $207 | $1,532,756 | 387 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | - | $116,353 | +137% | -9% | 379 | $307 | $1,649,109 | 388 |
| Mar 30, 2024 | - | $143,114 | +23% | -23% | 379 | $378 | $1,792,223 | 389 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | - | $107,336 | -25% | -23% | 379 | $283 | $1,899,559 | 390 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | - | $42,850 | -63% | 195 | $220 | $2,139,022 | 395 | |
| Apr 6, 2024 | - | $68,989 | +61% | -52% | 195 | $354 | $2,208,011 | 396 |
| Apr 7, 2024 | - | $51,741 | -25% | -52% | 195 | $265 | $2,259,752 | 397 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | 22 | $276,008 | 20 | $13,800 | $456,006 | 54 | |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 19 | $386,893 | +40% | 63 | $6,141 | $842,899 | 55 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 14 | $689,857 | +78% | 237 | $2,911 | $1,532,756 | 56 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 15 | $563,416 | -18% | 379 | $1,487 | $2,096,172 | 57 |
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
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 92.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,389,620 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 8th, 2023 (Limited) by A24 |
| International Releases: | June 13th, 2024 (Limited) (Germany)
July 18th, 2024 (Limited) (Mexico) August 15th, 2024 (Limited) (New Zealand) August 29th, 2024 (Wide) (Central America) |
| Video Release: | April 19th, 2024 by A24 |
| MPA Rating: | R for some language and sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2782 (cert #54176), 5/10/2023) |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Plot point: | Artists, Immigration, Satire |
| Release detail: | Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes |
| Subgenre: | Satirical Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | A24, Fruit Tree |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | - | $140,936 | 5 | $28,187 | $140,936 | 52 | |
| Mar 8, 2024 | - | $180,129 | +28% | 20 | $9,006 | $321,065 | 53 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | - | $234,928 | +30% | 63 | $3,729 | $690,934 | 54 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | - | $453,568 | +93% | 237 | $1,914 | $1,296,467 | 55 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | - | $366,803 | -19% | 379 | $968 | $1,899,559 | 56 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | - | $163,580 | -55% | 195 | $839 | $2,259,752 | 57 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | - | $46,788 | 5 | $9,358 | $46,788 | 360 | ||
| Mar 2, 2024 | - | $53,799 | +15% | 5 | $10,760 | $100,587 | 361 | |
| Mar 3, 2024 | - | $40,349 | -25% | 5 | $8,070 | $140,936 | 362 | |
| Mar 8, 2024 | - | $58,969 | +26% | 20 | $2,948 | $199,905 | 367 | |
| Mar 9, 2024 | - | $83,859 | +42% | +56% | 20 | $4,193 | $283,764 | 368 |
| Mar 10, 2024 | - | $37,301 | -56% | -8% | 20 | $1,865 | $321,065 | 369 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | - | $20,180 | -46% | 20 | $1,009 | $341,245 | 370 | |
| Mar 12, 2024 | - | $20,949 | +4% | 20 | $1,047 | $362,194 | 371 | |
| Mar 13, 2024 | - | $23,094 | +10% | 20 | $1,155 | $385,288 | 372 | |
| Mar 14, 2024 | - | $31,656 | +37% | 20 | $1,583 | $456,006 | 373 | |
| Mar 15, 2024 | - | $84,878 | +168% | +44% | 63 | $1,347 | $540,884 | 374 |
| Mar 16, 2024 | - | $85,743 | +1% | +2% | 63 | $1,361 | $626,627 | 375 |
| Mar 17, 2024 | - | $64,307 | -25% | +72% | 63 | $1,021 | $690,934 | 376 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | - | $33,459 | -48% | +66% | 63 | $531 | $724,393 | 377 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | - | $36,651 | +10% | +75% | 63 | $582 | $761,044 | 378 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | - | $33,975 | -7% | +47% | 63 | $539 | $795,019 | 379 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | - | $47,880 | +41% | +51% | 63 | $760 | $842,899 | 380 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | - | $128,217 | +168% | +51% | 237 | $541 | $971,116 | 381 |
| Mar 23, 2024 | - | $185,915 | +45% | +117% | 237 | $784 | $1,157,031 | 382 |
| Mar 24, 2024 | - | $139,436 | -25% | +117% | 237 | $588 | $1,296,467 | 383 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | - | $55,695 | -60% | +66% | 237 | $235 | $1,352,162 | 384 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | - | $71,100 | +28% | +94% | 237 | $300 | $1,423,262 | 385 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | - | $60,435 | -15% | +78% | 237 | $255 | $1,483,697 | 386 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | - | $49,059 | -19% | +2% | 237 | $207 | $1,532,756 | 387 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | - | $116,353 | +137% | -9% | 379 | $307 | $1,649,109 | 388 |
| Mar 30, 2024 | - | $143,114 | +23% | -23% | 379 | $378 | $1,792,223 | 389 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | - | $107,336 | -25% | -23% | 379 | $283 | $1,899,559 | 390 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | - | $42,850 | -63% | 195 | $220 | $2,139,022 | 395 | |
| Apr 6, 2024 | - | $68,989 | +61% | -52% | 195 | $354 | $2,208,011 | 396 |
| Apr 7, 2024 | - | $51,741 | -25% | -52% | 195 | $265 | $2,259,752 | 397 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | 22 | $276,008 | 20 | $13,800 | $456,006 | 54 | |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 19 | $386,893 | +40% | 63 | $6,141 | $842,899 | 55 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 14 | $689,857 | +78% | 237 | $2,911 | $1,532,756 | 56 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 15 | $563,416 | -18% | 379 | $1,487 | $2,096,172 | 57 |
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.