Ray (2004)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $75,305,995 | Details |
| International Box Office | $49,517,099 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $124,823,094 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,039,730 (26.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 60.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,006 opening theaters/2,474 max. theaters, 6.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $137,316,206 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 29th, 2004 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | January 21st, 2005 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | February 1st, 2005 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements |
| Running Time: | 152 minutes |
| Award nomination: | 2005 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Plot point: | African Americans, Biography, Musicians, Performing Arts |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Bristol Bay Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2004 | 2 | $20,039,730 | 2,006 | $9,990 | $20,039,730 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 2 | $13,644,990 | -32% | 2,463 | $5,540 | $39,641,775 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2004 | 6 | $8,411,355 | -38% | 2,474 | $3,400 | $52,523,595 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 7 | $4,565,210 | -46% | 2,020 | $2,260 | $59,192,215 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 9 | $3,976,685 | -13% | 1,549 | $2,567 | $65,126,870 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 10 | $1,888,860 | -53% | 1,547 | $1,221 | $67,792,750 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2004 | 13 | $954,050 | -49% | 1,129 | $845 | $69,291,645 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2004 | 16 | $550,015 | -42% | 618 | $890 | $70,247,805 | 8 |
| Dec 24, 2004 | 24 | $252,270 | -54% | 274 | $921 | $70,794,580 | 9 |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 24 | $449,330 | +78% | 343 | $1,310 | $71,611,065 | 10 |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 26 | $374,295 | -17% | 394 | $950 | $72,143,190 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 31 | $286,005 | -24% | 286 | $1,000 | $72,581,045 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 29 | $275,420 | -4% | 293 | $940 | $73,047,990 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 21 | $615,415 | +123% | 526 | $1,170 | $73,806,940 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 23 | $327,340 | -47% | 352 | $930 | $74,347,180 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 29 | $193,860 | -41% | 235 | $825 | $74,653,690 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 33 | $149,655 | -23% | 146 | $1,025 | $74,883,245 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 36 | $129,235 | -14% | 136 | $950 | $75,079,595 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2005 | 36 | $108,570 | -16% | 141 | $770 | $75,236,415 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 61 | $38,695 | -64% | 71 | $545 | $75,305,995 | 20 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2004 | 3 | $6,700,000 | 2,006 | $3,340 | $6,700,000 | 1 | ||
| Oct 30, 2004 | 2 | $8,425,155 | +26% | 2,006 | $4,200 | $15,075,045 | 2 | |
| Oct 31, 2004 | 3 | $4,964,685 | -41% | 2,006 | $2,475 | $20,039,730 | 3 | |
| Nov 1, 2004 | 3 | $1,715,000 | -65% | 2,006 | $855 | $21,755,000 | 4 | |
| Nov 2, 2004 | 1 | $1,554,000 | -9% | 2,006 | $775 | $23,309,000 | 5 | |
| Nov 3, 2004 | 1 | $1,334,000 | -14% | 2,006 | $665 | $24,643,000 | 6 | |
| Nov 4, 2004 | 1 | $1,354,000 | +1% | 2,006 | $675 | $25,997,000 | 7 | |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 3 | $4,050,000 | +199% | -40% | 2,463 | $1,644 | $30,047,000 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2004 | 2 | $6,280,650 | +55% | -25% | 2,463 | $2,550 | $36,181,290 | 9 |
| Nov 7, 2004 | 2 | $3,460,485 | -45% | -30% | 2,463 | $1,405 | $39,641,775 | 10 |
| Nov 8, 2004 | 2 | $911,000 | -74% | -47% | 2,463 | $370 | $40,553,000 | 11 |
| Nov 9, 2004 | 2 | $925,000 | +2% | -40% | 2,463 | $376 | $41,478,000 | 12 |
| Nov 10, 2004 | 4 | $1,009,000 | +9% | -24% | 2,463 | $410 | $42,487,000 | 13 |
| Nov 11, 2004 | 3 | $1,626,000 | +61% | +20% | 2,463 | $660 | $44,112,240 | 14 |
| Nov 12, 2004 | 7 | $2,400,000 | +48% | -41% | 2,469 | $972 | $46,500,000 | 15 |
| Nov 13, 2004 | 4 | $3,871,565 | +61% | -38% | 2,474 | $1,565 | $50,383,585 | 16 |
| Nov 14, 2004 | 6 | $2,140,010 | -45% | -38% | 2,474 | $865 | $52,523,595 | 17 |
| Nov 15, 2004 | 5 | $520,000 | -76% | -43% | 2,474 | $210 | $53,044,000 | 18 |
| Nov 16, 2004 | 5 | $557,000 | +7% | -40% | 2,474 | $225 | $53,600,000 | 19 |
| Nov 17, 2004 | 5 | $507,000 | -9% | -50% | 2,474 | $205 | $54,107,000 | 20 |
| Nov 18, 2004 | 5 | $520,000 | +3% | -68% | 2,474 | $210 | $54,627,005 | 21 |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 7 | $1,200,000 | +131% | -50% | 2,025 | $593 | $55,800,000 | 22 |
| Nov 20, 2004 | 7 | $2,161,225 | +80% | -44% | 2,027 | $1,066 | $58,040,650 | 23 |
| Nov 21, 2004 | 7 | $1,151,565 | -47% | -46% | 2,027 | $568 | $59,192,215 | 24 |
| Nov 22, 2004 | 7 | $343,000 | -70% | -34% | 2,020 | $170 | $59,536,000 | 25 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 7 | $414,000 | +21% | -26% | 2,020 | $205 | $59,950,000 | 26 |
| Nov 24, 2004 | 10 | $472,000 | +14% | -7% | 1,549 | $305 | $60,422,000 | 27 |
| Nov 25, 2004 | 9 | $728,000 | +54% | +40% | 1,549 | $470 | $61,150,185 | 28 |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 9 | $1,562,275 | +115% | +30% | 1,499 | $1,042 | $62,712,460 | 29 |
| Nov 27, 2004 | 9 | $1,644,485 | +5% | -24% | 1,499 | $1,097 | $64,356,945 | 30 |
| Nov 28, 2004 | 9 | $769,925 | -53% | -33% | 1,499 | $514 | $65,126,870 | 31 |
| Nov 29, 2004 | 10 | $201,000 | -74% | -41% | 1,495 | $134 | $65,328,000 | 32 |
| Nov 30, 2004 | 10 | $195,000 | -3% | -53% | 1,495 | $130 | $65,523,000 | 33 |
| Dec 1, 2004 | 10 | $187,000 | -4% | -60% | 1,495 | $125 | $65,710,000 | 34 |
| Dec 2, 2004 | 9 | $194,000 | +4% | -73% | 1,495 | $130 | $65,903,890 | 35 |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 11 | $500,000 | +158% | -68% | 1,548 | $323 | $66,400,000 | 36 |
| Dec 4, 2004 | 10 | $897,855 | +80% | -45% | 1,547 | $580 | $67,328,220 | 37 |
| Dec 5, 2004 | 10 | $464,530 | -48% | -40% | 1,547 | $300 | $67,792,750 | 38 |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 25 | $92,950 | 286 | $325 | $72,673,995 | 81 | ||
| Feb 21, 2005 | 36 | $28,470 | 146 | $195 | $74,911,715 | 116 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2004 | 2 | $25,996,785 | 2,006 | $12,960 | $25,996,785 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 2 | $18,115,455 | -30% | 2,463 | $7,355 | $44,112,240 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2004 | 5 | $10,514,765 | -42% | 2,474 | $4,250 | $54,627,005 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 7 | $6,523,180 | -38% | 2,020 | $3,229 | $61,150,185 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 9 | $4,753,705 | -27% | 1,549 | $3,069 | $65,903,890 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 11 | $2,433,705 | -49% | 1,547 | $1,573 | $68,337,595 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2004 | 13 | $1,360,195 | -44% | 1,129 | $1,205 | $69,697,790 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2004 | 18 | $844,520 | -38% | 618 | $1,367 | $70,542,310 | 8 |
| Dec 24, 2004 | 23 | $619,425 | -27% | 274 | $2,261 | $71,161,735 | 9 |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 25 | $607,160 | -2% | 343 | $1,770 | $71,768,895 | 10 |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 26 | $526,145 | -13% | 394 | $1,335 | $72,295,040 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 31 | $477,530 | -9% | 286 | $1,670 | $72,772,570 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 29 | $418,955 | -12% | 293 | $1,430 | $73,191,525 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 21 | $828,315 | +98% | 526 | $1,575 | $74,019,840 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 23 | $439,990 | -47% | 352 | $1,250 | $74,459,830 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 29 | $273,760 | -38% | 235 | $1,165 | $74,733,590 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 36 | $216,770 | -21% | 146 | $1,485 | $74,950,360 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 37 | $177,485 | -18% | 136 | $1,305 | $75,127,845 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2005 | 37 | $139,455 | -21% | 141 | $989 | $75,267,300 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 64 | $38,695 | -72% | 71 | $545 | $75,305,995 | 20 |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,039,730 (26.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 60.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,006 opening theaters/2,474 max. theaters, 6.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $137,316,206 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 29th, 2004 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | January 21st, 2005 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | February 1st, 2005 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements |
| Running Time: | 152 minutes |
| Award nomination: | 2005 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Plot point: | African Americans, Biography, Musicians, Performing Arts |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Bristol Bay Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2004 | 2 | $20,039,730 | 2,006 | $9,990 | $20,039,730 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 2 | $13,644,990 | -32% | 2,463 | $5,540 | $39,641,775 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2004 | 6 | $8,411,355 | -38% | 2,474 | $3,400 | $52,523,595 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 7 | $4,565,210 | -46% | 2,020 | $2,260 | $59,192,215 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 9 | $3,976,685 | -13% | 1,549 | $2,567 | $65,126,870 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 10 | $1,888,860 | -53% | 1,547 | $1,221 | $67,792,750 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2004 | 13 | $954,050 | -49% | 1,129 | $845 | $69,291,645 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2004 | 16 | $550,015 | -42% | 618 | $890 | $70,247,805 | 8 |
| Dec 24, 2004 | 24 | $252,270 | -54% | 274 | $921 | $70,794,580 | 9 |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 24 | $449,330 | +78% | 343 | $1,310 | $71,611,065 | 10 |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 26 | $374,295 | -17% | 394 | $950 | $72,143,190 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 31 | $286,005 | -24% | 286 | $1,000 | $72,581,045 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 29 | $275,420 | -4% | 293 | $940 | $73,047,990 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 21 | $615,415 | +123% | 526 | $1,170 | $73,806,940 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 23 | $327,340 | -47% | 352 | $930 | $74,347,180 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 29 | $193,860 | -41% | 235 | $825 | $74,653,690 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 33 | $149,655 | -23% | 146 | $1,025 | $74,883,245 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 36 | $129,235 | -14% | 136 | $950 | $75,079,595 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2005 | 36 | $108,570 | -16% | 141 | $770 | $75,236,415 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 61 | $38,695 | -64% | 71 | $545 | $75,305,995 | 20 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2004 | 3 | $6,700,000 | 2,006 | $3,340 | $6,700,000 | 1 | ||
| Oct 30, 2004 | 2 | $8,425,155 | +26% | 2,006 | $4,200 | $15,075,045 | 2 | |
| Oct 31, 2004 | 3 | $4,964,685 | -41% | 2,006 | $2,475 | $20,039,730 | 3 | |
| Nov 1, 2004 | 3 | $1,715,000 | -65% | 2,006 | $855 | $21,755,000 | 4 | |
| Nov 2, 2004 | 1 | $1,554,000 | -9% | 2,006 | $775 | $23,309,000 | 5 | |
| Nov 3, 2004 | 1 | $1,334,000 | -14% | 2,006 | $665 | $24,643,000 | 6 | |
| Nov 4, 2004 | 1 | $1,354,000 | +1% | 2,006 | $675 | $25,997,000 | 7 | |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 3 | $4,050,000 | +199% | -40% | 2,463 | $1,644 | $30,047,000 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2004 | 2 | $6,280,650 | +55% | -25% | 2,463 | $2,550 | $36,181,290 | 9 |
| Nov 7, 2004 | 2 | $3,460,485 | -45% | -30% | 2,463 | $1,405 | $39,641,775 | 10 |
| Nov 8, 2004 | 2 | $911,000 | -74% | -47% | 2,463 | $370 | $40,553,000 | 11 |
| Nov 9, 2004 | 2 | $925,000 | +2% | -40% | 2,463 | $376 | $41,478,000 | 12 |
| Nov 10, 2004 | 4 | $1,009,000 | +9% | -24% | 2,463 | $410 | $42,487,000 | 13 |
| Nov 11, 2004 | 3 | $1,626,000 | +61% | +20% | 2,463 | $660 | $44,112,240 | 14 |
| Nov 12, 2004 | 7 | $2,400,000 | +48% | -41% | 2,469 | $972 | $46,500,000 | 15 |
| Nov 13, 2004 | 4 | $3,871,565 | +61% | -38% | 2,474 | $1,565 | $50,383,585 | 16 |
| Nov 14, 2004 | 6 | $2,140,010 | -45% | -38% | 2,474 | $865 | $52,523,595 | 17 |
| Nov 15, 2004 | 5 | $520,000 | -76% | -43% | 2,474 | $210 | $53,044,000 | 18 |
| Nov 16, 2004 | 5 | $557,000 | +7% | -40% | 2,474 | $225 | $53,600,000 | 19 |
| Nov 17, 2004 | 5 | $507,000 | -9% | -50% | 2,474 | $205 | $54,107,000 | 20 |
| Nov 18, 2004 | 5 | $520,000 | +3% | -68% | 2,474 | $210 | $54,627,005 | 21 |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 7 | $1,200,000 | +131% | -50% | 2,025 | $593 | $55,800,000 | 22 |
| Nov 20, 2004 | 7 | $2,161,225 | +80% | -44% | 2,027 | $1,066 | $58,040,650 | 23 |
| Nov 21, 2004 | 7 | $1,151,565 | -47% | -46% | 2,027 | $568 | $59,192,215 | 24 |
| Nov 22, 2004 | 7 | $343,000 | -70% | -34% | 2,020 | $170 | $59,536,000 | 25 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 7 | $414,000 | +21% | -26% | 2,020 | $205 | $59,950,000 | 26 |
| Nov 24, 2004 | 10 | $472,000 | +14% | -7% | 1,549 | $305 | $60,422,000 | 27 |
| Nov 25, 2004 | 9 | $728,000 | +54% | +40% | 1,549 | $470 | $61,150,185 | 28 |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 9 | $1,562,275 | +115% | +30% | 1,499 | $1,042 | $62,712,460 | 29 |
| Nov 27, 2004 | 9 | $1,644,485 | +5% | -24% | 1,499 | $1,097 | $64,356,945 | 30 |
| Nov 28, 2004 | 9 | $769,925 | -53% | -33% | 1,499 | $514 | $65,126,870 | 31 |
| Nov 29, 2004 | 10 | $201,000 | -74% | -41% | 1,495 | $134 | $65,328,000 | 32 |
| Nov 30, 2004 | 10 | $195,000 | -3% | -53% | 1,495 | $130 | $65,523,000 | 33 |
| Dec 1, 2004 | 10 | $187,000 | -4% | -60% | 1,495 | $125 | $65,710,000 | 34 |
| Dec 2, 2004 | 9 | $194,000 | +4% | -73% | 1,495 | $130 | $65,903,890 | 35 |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 11 | $500,000 | +158% | -68% | 1,548 | $323 | $66,400,000 | 36 |
| Dec 4, 2004 | 10 | $897,855 | +80% | -45% | 1,547 | $580 | $67,328,220 | 37 |
| Dec 5, 2004 | 10 | $464,530 | -48% | -40% | 1,547 | $300 | $67,792,750 | 38 |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 25 | $92,950 | 286 | $325 | $72,673,995 | 81 | ||
| Feb 21, 2005 | 36 | $28,470 | 146 | $195 | $74,911,715 | 116 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2004 | 2 | $25,996,785 | 2,006 | $12,960 | $25,996,785 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 2 | $18,115,455 | -30% | 2,463 | $7,355 | $44,112,240 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2004 | 5 | $10,514,765 | -42% | 2,474 | $4,250 | $54,627,005 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 7 | $6,523,180 | -38% | 2,020 | $3,229 | $61,150,185 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 9 | $4,753,705 | -27% | 1,549 | $3,069 | $65,903,890 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 11 | $2,433,705 | -49% | 1,547 | $1,573 | $68,337,595 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2004 | 13 | $1,360,195 | -44% | 1,129 | $1,205 | $69,697,790 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2004 | 18 | $844,520 | -38% | 618 | $1,367 | $70,542,310 | 8 |
| Dec 24, 2004 | 23 | $619,425 | -27% | 274 | $2,261 | $71,161,735 | 9 |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 25 | $607,160 | -2% | 343 | $1,770 | $71,768,895 | 10 |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 26 | $526,145 | -13% | 394 | $1,335 | $72,295,040 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 31 | $477,530 | -9% | 286 | $1,670 | $72,772,570 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 29 | $418,955 | -12% | 293 | $1,430 | $73,191,525 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 21 | $828,315 | +98% | 526 | $1,575 | $74,019,840 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 23 | $439,990 | -47% | 352 | $1,250 | $74,459,830 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 29 | $273,760 | -38% | 235 | $1,165 | $74,733,590 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 36 | $216,770 | -21% | 146 | $1,485 | $74,950,360 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 37 | $177,485 | -18% | 136 | $1,305 | $75,127,845 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2005 | 37 | $139,455 | -21% | 141 | $989 | $75,267,300 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 64 | $38,695 | -72% | 71 | $545 | $75,305,995 | 20 |
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.