Spoiler Alert (2022)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,384,003 | Details |
| International Box Office | $93,568 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,477,571 | |
| OpusData ID: 388290100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Michael Ausiello unpacks the emotional maelstrom into which his relationship was plunged in the 11 months that took his partner, photographer Kit, from his diagnosis with terminal cancer to his passing. Interwoven in the narrative are glimpses of the roller-coaster ride that was the couple’s 14-year romance.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $82,983 (6.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 93.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/783 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,571,951 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 2nd, 2022 (Limited) by Focus Features December 9th, 2022 (Expands Wide) by Focus Features |
| International Releases: | May 4th, 2023 (Limited) (Germany)
June 1st, 2023 (Limited) (Italy) June 9th, 2023 (Limited), released as Quédate A Mi Lado (Spain) June 29th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 20th, 2022 by Focus Features |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual content, drug use and thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2756 (cert #53605), 11/2/2022) |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Autobiographical |
| Plot point: | Biography, Cancer, LGBTQ+, Romance, Terminal Illness, Widow/Widower |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Focus Features, That's Wonderful Productions, Semi-Formal |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | - | $82,983 | 6 | $13,831 | $82,983 | 1 | |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 10 | $679,690 | +719% | 783 | $868 | $782,283 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 13 | $220,015 | -68% | 771 | $285 | $1,258,373 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | - | $45,841 | 6 | $7,640 | $45,841 | 1 | ||
| Dec 3, 2022 | - | $21,809 | -52% | 6 | $3,635 | $67,650 | 2 | |
| Dec 4, 2022 | - | $15,333 | -30% | 6 | $2,556 | $82,983 | 3 | |
| Dec 5, 2022 | - | $4,418 | -71% | 6 | $736 | $87,401 | 4 | |
| Dec 6, 2022 | - | $5,800 | +31% | 6 | $967 | $93,201 | 5 | |
| Dec 7, 2022 | - | $4,298 | -26% | 6 | $716 | $97,499 | 6 | |
| Dec 8, 2022 | - | $5,094 | +19% | 6 | $849 | $102,593 | 7 | |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 8 | $249,550 | +4,799% | +444% | 783 | $319 | $352,143 | 8 |
| Dec 10, 2022 | 11 | $240,225 | -4% | +1,001% | 783 | $307 | $592,368 | 9 |
| Dec 11, 2022 | 10 | $189,915 | -21% | +1,139% | 783 | $243 | $782,283 | 10 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | - | $65,005 | -66% | +1,371% | 783 | $83 | $847,288 | 11 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | - | $89,240 | +37% | +1,439% | 783 | $114 | $936,528 | 12 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | - | $59,535 | -33% | +1,285% | 783 | $76 | $996,063 | 13 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | - | $42,295 | -29% | +730% | 783 | $54 | $1,038,358 | 14 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 11 | $63,190 | +49% | -75% | 771 | $82 | $1,101,548 | 15 |
| Dec 17, 2022 | - | $87,610 | +39% | -64% | 771 | $114 | $1,189,158 | 16 |
| Dec 18, 2022 | - | $69,215 | -21% | -64% | 771 | $90 | $1,258,373 | 17 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | - | $37,195 | -46% | -43% | 771 | $48 | $1,295,568 | 18 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | - | $48,810 | +31% | -45% | 771 | $63 | $1,344,378 | 19 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | - | $24,620 | -50% | -59% | 771 | $32 | $1,368,998 | 20 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | - | $15,005 | -39% | -65% | 771 | $19 | $1,384,003 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | 22 | $102,593 | 6 | $17,099 | $102,593 | 1 | |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 10 | $935,765 | +812% | 783 | $1,195 | $1,038,358 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 14 | $345,645 | -63% | 771 | $448 | $1,384,003 | 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6/29/2023 | $64 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $42,702 | 7/3/2023 | |||
| Italy | 6/1/2023 | $25,153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $35,380 | 6/5/2023 | |||
| Spain | 6/9/2023 | $15,486 | 76 | 76 | 76 | $15,486 | 6/15/2023 | |||
| International Total | $93,568 | 7/3/2023 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jim Parsons | Michael Ausiello | |
| Ben Aldridge | Kit Cowan |
Supporting
| Sally Field | Marilyn Cowan | |
| Bill Irwin | Bob | |
| Jeffery Self | Nick |
Production and Technical Credits
| Michael Showalter | Director | |
| David Marshall Grant | Screenwriter | |
| Dan Savage | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Ausiello | Story based on the book “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies” by | |
| Michael Showalter | Producer | |
| Alison Mo Massey | Producer | |
| Jordana Mollick | Producer | |
| Jim Parsons | Producer | |
| Todd Spiewak | Producer | |
| Jason Sokoloff | Executive Producer | |
| Eric Norsoph | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Ausiello | Executive Producer | |
| Brian Burgoyne | Director of Photography | |
| Sara K. White | Production Designer | |
| Peter Teschner | Editor | |
| Claire Parkinson | Costume Designer | |
| Brian H. Kim | Composer | |
| Avy Kaufman | Casting Director |
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
Michael Ausiello unpacks the emotional maelstrom into which his relationship was plunged in the 11 months that took his partner, photographer Kit, from his diagnosis with terminal cancer to his passing. Interwoven in the narrative are glimpses of the roller-coaster ride that was the couple’s 14-year romance.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $82,983 (6.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 93.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/783 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,571,951 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 2nd, 2022 (Limited) by Focus Features December 9th, 2022 (Expands Wide) by Focus Features |
| International Releases: | May 4th, 2023 (Limited) (Germany)
June 1st, 2023 (Limited) (Italy) June 9th, 2023 (Limited), released as Quédate A Mi Lado (Spain) June 29th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 20th, 2022 by Focus Features |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual content, drug use and thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2756 (cert #53605), 11/2/2022) |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Autobiographical |
| Plot point: | Biography, Cancer, LGBTQ+, Romance, Terminal Illness, Widow/Widower |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Focus Features, That's Wonderful Productions, Semi-Formal |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | - | $82,983 | 6 | $13,831 | $82,983 | 1 | |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 10 | $679,690 | +719% | 783 | $868 | $782,283 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 13 | $220,015 | -68% | 771 | $285 | $1,258,373 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | - | $45,841 | 6 | $7,640 | $45,841 | 1 | ||
| Dec 3, 2022 | - | $21,809 | -52% | 6 | $3,635 | $67,650 | 2 | |
| Dec 4, 2022 | - | $15,333 | -30% | 6 | $2,556 | $82,983 | 3 | |
| Dec 5, 2022 | - | $4,418 | -71% | 6 | $736 | $87,401 | 4 | |
| Dec 6, 2022 | - | $5,800 | +31% | 6 | $967 | $93,201 | 5 | |
| Dec 7, 2022 | - | $4,298 | -26% | 6 | $716 | $97,499 | 6 | |
| Dec 8, 2022 | - | $5,094 | +19% | 6 | $849 | $102,593 | 7 | |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 8 | $249,550 | +4,799% | +444% | 783 | $319 | $352,143 | 8 |
| Dec 10, 2022 | 11 | $240,225 | -4% | +1,001% | 783 | $307 | $592,368 | 9 |
| Dec 11, 2022 | 10 | $189,915 | -21% | +1,139% | 783 | $243 | $782,283 | 10 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | - | $65,005 | -66% | +1,371% | 783 | $83 | $847,288 | 11 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | - | $89,240 | +37% | +1,439% | 783 | $114 | $936,528 | 12 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | - | $59,535 | -33% | +1,285% | 783 | $76 | $996,063 | 13 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | - | $42,295 | -29% | +730% | 783 | $54 | $1,038,358 | 14 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 11 | $63,190 | +49% | -75% | 771 | $82 | $1,101,548 | 15 |
| Dec 17, 2022 | - | $87,610 | +39% | -64% | 771 | $114 | $1,189,158 | 16 |
| Dec 18, 2022 | - | $69,215 | -21% | -64% | 771 | $90 | $1,258,373 | 17 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | - | $37,195 | -46% | -43% | 771 | $48 | $1,295,568 | 18 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | - | $48,810 | +31% | -45% | 771 | $63 | $1,344,378 | 19 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | - | $24,620 | -50% | -59% | 771 | $32 | $1,368,998 | 20 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | - | $15,005 | -39% | -65% | 771 | $19 | $1,384,003 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | 22 | $102,593 | 6 | $17,099 | $102,593 | 1 | |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 10 | $935,765 | +812% | 783 | $1,195 | $1,038,358 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 14 | $345,645 | -63% | 771 | $448 | $1,384,003 | 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 | 6/29/2023 | $64 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $42,702 | 7/3/2023 | |||
| Italy | 6/1/2023 | $25,153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $35,380 | 6/5/2023 | |||
| Spain | 6/9/2023 | $15,486 | 76 | 76 | 76 | $15,486 | 6/15/2023 | |||
| International Total | $93,568 | 7/3/2023 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jim Parsons | Michael Ausiello | |
| Ben Aldridge | Kit Cowan |
Supporting
| Sally Field | Marilyn Cowan | |
| Bill Irwin | Bob | |
| Jeffery Self | Nick |
Production and Technical Credits
| Michael Showalter | Director | |
| David Marshall Grant | Screenwriter | |
| Dan Savage | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Ausiello | Story based on the book “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies” by | |
| Michael Showalter | Producer | |
| Alison Mo Massey | Producer | |
| Jordana Mollick | Producer | |
| Jim Parsons | Producer | |
| Todd Spiewak | Producer | |
| Jason Sokoloff | Executive Producer | |
| Eric Norsoph | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Ausiello | Executive Producer | |
| Brian Burgoyne | Director of Photography | |
| Sara K. White | Production Designer | |
| Peter Teschner | Editor | |
| Claire Parkinson | Costume Designer | |
| Brian H. Kim | Composer | |
| Avy Kaufman | Casting Director |
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.