Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)

Scout
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $3,703,046Details
International Box Office $11,851,809Details
Worldwide Box Office $15,554,855
Domestic Physical Disc Sales
DVD Sales (estimated) $1,554,935
Blu-ray Sales (estimated) $1,082,659
Total $2,637,594
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Synopsis

Three scouts and lifelong friends join forces with one badass cocktail waitress to become the world’s most unlikely team of heroes. When their peaceful town is ravaged by a zombie invasion, they’ll fight for the badge of a lifetime and put their scouting skills to the test to save mankind from the undead.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,841,007 (49.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:23.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,509 opening theaters/1,509 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $5,253,669

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 30th, 2015 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Portugal)
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Russia (CIS))
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Thailand)
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Slovenia)
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Hong Kong)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 5th, 2016 by Paramount Home Video
MPA Rating: R for zombie violence and gore, sexual material, graphic nudity, and language throughout.
(Rating bulletin 2385, 8/4/2015)
Running Time: 93 minutes
Cast, crew, or production detail: Breaking the Fourth Wall, Scene in End Credits, Split Screen
Plot point: Coming of Age, Delayed Adulthood, Rescue, Surprise Twist, Zombies
Social setting: Strippers / Stripping
Subgenre: Horror Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Paramount Pictures, Broken Road
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 30, 2015 12 $1,841,007   1,509 $1,220   $1,841,007 1
Nov 6, 2015 17 $626,267 -66% 1,151 $544   $3,147,486 2
Nov 13, 2015 27 $184,452 -71% 403 $458   $3,635,292 3

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 29, 2015 P $140,000     690 $203   $140,000  
Oct 30, 2015 12 $687,089     1,509 $455   $687,089 1
Oct 31, 2015 13 $646,557 -6%   1,509 $428   $1,333,646 2
Nov 1, 2015 15 $507,361 -22%   1,509 $336   $1,841,007 3
Nov 2, 2015 13 $180,052 -65%   1,509 $119   $2,021,059 4
Nov 3, 2015 13 $223,173 +24%   1,509 $148   $2,244,232 5
Nov 4, 2015 14 $146,160 -35%   1,509 $97   $2,390,392 6
Nov 5, 2015 14 $130,827 -10%   1,509 $87   $2,521,219 7
Nov 6, 2015 - $188,935 +44% -73% 1,151 $164   $2,710,154 8
Nov 7, 2015 - $280,667 +49% -57% 1,151 $244   $2,990,821 9
Nov 8, 2015 - $156,665 -44% -69% 1,151 $136   $3,147,486 10
Nov 9, 2015 - $60,110 -62% -67% 1,151 $52   $3,207,596 11
Nov 10, 2015 - $89,874 +50% -60% 1,151 $78   $3,297,470 12
Nov 11, 2015 - $95,987 +7% -34% 1,151 $83   $3,393,457 13
Nov 12, 2015 - $57,383 -40% -56% 1,151 $50   $3,450,840 14
Nov 13, 2015 - $58,113 +1% -69% 403 $144   $3,508,953 15
Nov 14, 2015 - $80,493 +39% -71% 403 $200   $3,589,446 16
Nov 15, 2015 - $45,846 -43% -71% 403 $114   $3,635,292 17
Nov 16, 2015 - $18,685 -59% -69% 403 $46   $3,653,977 18
Nov 17, 2015 - $22,707 +22% -75% 403 $56   $3,676,684 19
Nov 18, 2015 - $15,707 -31% -84% 403 $39   $3,692,391 20
Nov 19, 2015 - $10,655 -32% -81% 403 $26   $3,703,046 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 30, 2015 13 $2,521,219   1,509 $1,671   $2,521,219 1
Nov 6, 2015 17 $929,621 -63% 1,151 $808   $3,450,840 2
Nov 13, 2015 26 $252,206 -73% 403 $626   $3,703,046 3

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
Australia 11/6/2015 $341,585 197 197 500 $673,103 6/9/2016
Austria 11/12/2015 $44,847 18 18 75 $101,501 6/9/2016
Bolivia 11/12/2015 $28,072 8 8 38 $203,823 12/31/2018
Brazil 11/12/2015 $472,654 217 217 741 $1,285,548 6/9/2016
Central America 11/12/2015 $0 0 15 15 $214,918 12/16/2015
Chile 12/3/2015 $36,343 19 19 44 $114,835 12/31/2018
Colombia 11/12/2015 $0 0 48 68 $297,047 12/30/2018
Ecuador 11/13/2015 $40,716 36 36 78 $119,378 12/30/2018
Estonia 10/30/2015 $0 0 10 10 $16,452 11/10/2015
Germany 11/12/2015 $290,170 181 181 537 $506,480 10/28/2018
Hong Kong 10/29/2015 $343,100 30 30 115 $1,288,139 12/21/2015
Latvia 10/30/2015 $0 0 4 6 $23,497 12/30/2018
Mexico 11/13/2015 $356,668 0 195 206 $2,030,837 9/8/2018
Mongolia 10/30/2015 $16,372 3 3 8 $40,999 12/30/2018
Netherlands 11/13/2015 $36,435 50 50 50 $62,102 11/24/2018
New Zealand 11/6/2015 $25,793 52 52 114 $59,781 12/1/2015
Philippines 11/11/2015 $197,632 83 83 92 $266,907 12/30/2018
Portugal 10/29/2015 $20,280 17 17 61 $55,092 12/16/2015
Russia (CIS) 10/29/2015 $198,837 700 700 1,532 $491,354 11/20/2018
Singapore 11/12/2015 $155,049 21 21 59 $336,959 12/16/2015
Slovenia 10/29/2015 $0 0 9 45 $22,131 12/8/2015
Taiwan 11/13/2015 $309,317 67 67 232 $940,808 12/21/2015
Thailand 10/29/2015 $54,543 30 30 58 $110,846 11/17/2015
United Kingdom 11/6/2015 $448,023 407 407 798 $876,567 12/21/2015
Venezuela 11/13/2015 $157,161 21 21 37 $626,226 12/16/2015
  
Rest of World $1,086,479
  
International Total $11,851,809 12/31/2018

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Lead Ensemble Member

Tye Sheridan    Ben Goudy

Supporting

David Koechner    Scout Leader Rogers

Lead Ensemble Member

Halston Sage    Kendall
Logan Miller    Carter
Sarah Dumont    Denise
Patrick Schwarzenegger    Jeff

Supporting

Cloris Leachman    Miss Fielder
Sara Malakul Lane    Beth Daniels
Matty Cardarople    Lone Jawless Zombie
Elle Evans    Amber
Laurel Harris    Kate Goudy
Niki Koss    Chloe
Tony Gardner    Dr. Gardner Zombie
Rebecca Rowley    Mother Zombie
Lukas Gage    Travis
Leon Charles Farmer    Steve Daniels
Jeremy Dunn    Patient Zero
Drew Droege    Drunk Man
Blake Anderson    Ron the Janitor
Hiram Murray    Corporal Reeves
Zale Kessler    Bathrobe Zombie
Theo Kypri    Peter Morris

Production and Technical Credits

Christopher Landon    Director
Carrie Evans    Screenwriter
Emi Mochizuki    Screenwriter
Christopher Landon    Screenwriter
Carrie Evans    Story by
Emi Mochizuki    Story by
Lona Williams    Story by
Todd Garner    Producer
Andy Fickman    Producer
Samson Mucke    Executive Producer
Sean Robins    Executive Producer
Bryan Brucks    Executive Producer
Brandon Trost    Director of Photography
Nathan Amondson    Production Designer
Jim Page    Editor
Marylou Lim    Costume Designer
Matthew Margeson    Composer
Samson Mucke    Unit Production Manager
Samson Mucke    Line Producer
Dale Stern    Assistant Director
Jeff Rosenberg    Assistant Director
Kris Smith    Script Supervisor
Michelle Gritzer    Assistant Director
Leah King    Assistant Director
Ryan Krayser    Assistant Director
Sharon C. Dietz    Production Supervisor
Matt Willard    Assistant Editor
Bernie Gomez    Assistant Editor
Philip Beckner    Editor
Al Clay    Score Mixer-Music Mixer
William Budge    Art Director
Fontaine Beauchamp Hebb    Set Decorator
Masako Masuda    Set Designer
Glenn Williams    Set Designer
Joseph Middleton    Casting Director
Kimberley Hope    Casting Director
Nicole Daniels    Casting Director
Courtney Sheinin    Casting Director
Bruce Gareth Chen    Costume Supervisor
Tony Gardner    Special Make-up Effects
Hugo Villasenor    Special Make-up Effects
Ralis Kahn    Special Make-up Effects
Carlton Coleman    Special Make-up Effects
Sean Kenney    Special Make-up Effects
Michele Tyminski    Make up
Vito Trotta    Hairstylist
Steven A. Morrow    Sound Mixer
Marc Fishman    Re-recording Mixer
Adam Jenkins    Re-recording Mixer
Peter Brown    Sound Designer
Glynna Grimala    Dialogue Editor
Shane Hayes    Dialogue Editor
Paul Aulicino    Supervising Sound Editor
Dino DiMuro    Sound Effects Editor
Stephen P. Robinson    Sound Effects Editor
Mike Gunther    Stunt Coordinator
Ron Bolanowski    Special Effects Coordinator
Ryan Tudhope    Visual Effects Supervisor
Dale Taylor    Visual Effects Producer

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

Three scouts and lifelong friends join forces with one badass cocktail waitress to become the world’s most unlikely team of heroes. When their peaceful town is ravaged by a zombie invasion, they’ll fight for the badge of a lifetime and put their scouting skills to the test to save mankind from the undead.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,841,007 (49.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:23.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,509 opening theaters/1,509 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $5,253,669

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 30th, 2015 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Portugal)
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Russia (CIS))
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Thailand)
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Slovenia)
October 29th, 2015 (Wide), released as Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Hong Kong)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 5th, 2016 by Paramount Home Video
MPA Rating: R for zombie violence and gore, sexual material, graphic nudity, and language throughout.
(Rating bulletin 2385, 8/4/2015)
Running Time: 93 minutes
Cast, crew, or production detail: Breaking the Fourth Wall, Scene in End Credits, Split Screen
Plot point: Coming of Age, Delayed Adulthood, Rescue, Surprise Twist, Zombies
Social setting: Strippers / Stripping
Subgenre: Horror Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Paramount Pictures, Broken Road
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 30, 2015 12 $1,841,007   1,509 $1,220   $1,841,007 1
Nov 6, 2015 17 $626,267 -66% 1,151 $544   $3,147,486 2
Nov 13, 2015 27 $184,452 -71% 403 $458   $3,635,292 3

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 29, 2015 P $140,000     690 $203   $140,000  
Oct 30, 2015 12 $687,089     1,509 $455   $687,089 1
Oct 31, 2015 13 $646,557 -6%   1,509 $428   $1,333,646 2
Nov 1, 2015 15 $507,361 -22%   1,509 $336   $1,841,007 3
Nov 2, 2015 13 $180,052 -65%   1,509 $119   $2,021,059 4
Nov 3, 2015 13 $223,173 +24%   1,509 $148   $2,244,232 5
Nov 4, 2015 14 $146,160 -35%   1,509 $97   $2,390,392 6
Nov 5, 2015 14 $130,827 -10%   1,509 $87   $2,521,219 7
Nov 6, 2015 - $188,935 +44% -73% 1,151 $164   $2,710,154 8
Nov 7, 2015 - $280,667 +49% -57% 1,151 $244   $2,990,821 9
Nov 8, 2015 - $156,665 -44% -69% 1,151 $136   $3,147,486 10
Nov 9, 2015 - $60,110 -62% -67% 1,151 $52   $3,207,596 11
Nov 10, 2015 - $89,874 +50% -60% 1,151 $78   $3,297,470 12
Nov 11, 2015 - $95,987 +7% -34% 1,151 $83   $3,393,457 13
Nov 12, 2015 - $57,383 -40% -56% 1,151 $50   $3,450,840 14
Nov 13, 2015 - $58,113 +1% -69% 403 $144   $3,508,953 15
Nov 14, 2015 - $80,493 +39% -71% 403 $200   $3,589,446 16
Nov 15, 2015 - $45,846 -43% -71% 403 $114   $3,635,292 17
Nov 16, 2015 - $18,685 -59% -69% 403 $46   $3,653,977 18
Nov 17, 2015 - $22,707 +22% -75% 403 $56   $3,676,684 19
Nov 18, 2015 - $15,707 -31% -84% 403 $39   $3,692,391 20
Nov 19, 2015 - $10,655 -32% -81% 403 $26   $3,703,046 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 30, 2015 13 $2,521,219   1,509 $1,671   $2,521,219 1
Nov 6, 2015 17 $929,621 -63% 1,151 $808   $3,450,840 2
Nov 13, 2015 26 $252,206 -73% 403 $626   $3,703,046 3

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
Australia 11/6/2015 $341,585 197 197 500 $673,103 6/9/2016
Austria 11/12/2015 $44,847 18 18 75 $101,501 6/9/2016
Bolivia 11/12/2015 $28,072 8 8 38 $203,823 12/31/2018
Brazil 11/12/2015 $472,654 217 217 741 $1,285,548 6/9/2016
Central America 11/12/2015 $0 0 15 15 $214,918 12/16/2015
Chile 12/3/2015 $36,343 19 19 44 $114,835 12/31/2018
Colombia 11/12/2015 $0 0 48 68 $297,047 12/30/2018
Ecuador 11/13/2015 $40,716 36 36 78 $119,378 12/30/2018
Estonia 10/30/2015 $0 0 10 10 $16,452 11/10/2015
Germany 11/12/2015 $290,170 181 181 537 $506,480 10/28/2018
Hong Kong 10/29/2015 $343,100 30 30 115 $1,288,139 12/21/2015
Latvia 10/30/2015 $0 0 4 6 $23,497 12/30/2018
Mexico 11/13/2015 $356,668 0 195 206 $2,030,837 9/8/2018
Mongolia 10/30/2015 $16,372 3 3 8 $40,999 12/30/2018
Netherlands 11/13/2015 $36,435 50 50 50 $62,102 11/24/2018
New Zealand 11/6/2015 $25,793 52 52 114 $59,781 12/1/2015
Philippines 11/11/2015 $197,632 83 83 92 $266,907 12/30/2018
Portugal 10/29/2015 $20,280 17 17 61 $55,092 12/16/2015
Russia (CIS) 10/29/2015 $198,837 700 700 1,532 $491,354 11/20/2018
Singapore 11/12/2015 $155,049 21 21 59 $336,959 12/16/2015
Slovenia 10/29/2015 $0 0 9 45 $22,131 12/8/2015
Taiwan 11/13/2015 $309,317 67 67 232 $940,808 12/21/2015
Thailand 10/29/2015 $54,543 30 30 58 $110,846 11/17/2015
United Kingdom 11/6/2015 $448,023 407 407 798 $876,567 12/21/2015
Venezuela 11/13/2015 $157,161 21 21 37 $626,226 12/16/2015
  
Rest of World $1,086,479
  
International Total $11,851,809 12/31/2018

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Lead Ensemble Member

Tye Sheridan    Ben Goudy

Supporting

David Koechner    Scout Leader Rogers

Lead Ensemble Member

Halston Sage    Kendall
Logan Miller    Carter
Sarah Dumont    Denise
Patrick Schwarzenegger    Jeff

Supporting

Cloris Leachman    Miss Fielder
Sara Malakul Lane    Beth Daniels
Matty Cardarople    Lone Jawless Zombie
Elle Evans    Amber
Laurel Harris    Kate Goudy
Niki Koss    Chloe
Tony Gardner    Dr. Gardner Zombie
Rebecca Rowley    Mother Zombie
Lukas Gage    Travis
Leon Charles Farmer    Steve Daniels
Jeremy Dunn    Patient Zero
Drew Droege    Drunk Man
Blake Anderson    Ron the Janitor
Hiram Murray    Corporal Reeves
Zale Kessler    Bathrobe Zombie
Theo Kypri    Peter Morris

Production and Technical Credits

Christopher Landon    Director
Carrie Evans    Screenwriter
Emi Mochizuki    Screenwriter
Christopher Landon    Screenwriter
Carrie Evans    Story by
Emi Mochizuki    Story by
Lona Williams    Story by
Todd Garner    Producer
Andy Fickman    Producer
Samson Mucke    Executive Producer
Sean Robins    Executive Producer
Bryan Brucks    Executive Producer
Brandon Trost    Director of Photography
Nathan Amondson    Production Designer
Jim Page    Editor
Marylou Lim    Costume Designer
Matthew Margeson    Composer
Samson Mucke    Unit Production Manager
Samson Mucke    Line Producer
Dale Stern    Assistant Director
Jeff Rosenberg    Assistant Director
Kris Smith    Script Supervisor
Michelle Gritzer    Assistant Director
Leah King    Assistant Director
Ryan Krayser    Assistant Director
Sharon C. Dietz    Production Supervisor
Matt Willard    Assistant Editor
Bernie Gomez    Assistant Editor
Philip Beckner    Editor
Al Clay    Score Mixer-Music Mixer
William Budge    Art Director
Fontaine Beauchamp Hebb    Set Decorator
Masako Masuda    Set Designer
Glenn Williams    Set Designer
Joseph Middleton    Casting Director
Kimberley Hope    Casting Director
Nicole Daniels    Casting Director
Courtney Sheinin    Casting Director
Bruce Gareth Chen    Costume Supervisor
Tony Gardner    Special Make-up Effects
Hugo Villasenor    Special Make-up Effects
Ralis Kahn    Special Make-up Effects
Carlton Coleman    Special Make-up Effects
Sean Kenney    Special Make-up Effects
Michele Tyminski    Make up
Vito Trotta    Hairstylist
Steven A. Morrow    Sound Mixer
Marc Fishman    Re-recording Mixer
Adam Jenkins    Re-recording Mixer
Peter Brown    Sound Designer
Glynna Grimala    Dialogue Editor
Shane Hayes    Dialogue Editor
Paul Aulicino    Supervising Sound Editor
Dino DiMuro    Sound Effects Editor
Stephen P. Robinson    Sound Effects Editor
Mike Gunther    Stunt Coordinator
Ron Bolanowski    Special Effects Coordinator
Ryan Tudhope    Visual Effects Supervisor
Dale Taylor    Visual Effects Producer

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.