Steal This Story, Please! (2026)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $721,932 | Details |
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Synopsis
Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $31,485 (4.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/44 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $721,932 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 10th, 2026 (Limited) by Xceptional Communications |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/11/2026) |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Plot point: | Biography, Investigative Journalist |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Documentary |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Elsewhere Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $31,485 | 1 | $31,485 | $31,485 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2026 | - | $62,865 | 24 | $2,619 | $223,489 | 3 | |
| May 8, 2026 | - | $68,560 | 33 | $2,078 | $387,139 | 5 | |
| May 15, 2026 | - | $44,650 | -35% | 44 | $1,015 | $463,554 | 6 |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $52,530 | +18% | 41 | $1,281 | $542,909 | 7 |
| May 29, 2026 | - | $26,914 | -49% | 26 | $1,035 | $580,484 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 25 | $49,459 | 1 | $49,459 | $49,459 | 1 | |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 25 | $111,165 | +125% | 16 | $6,948 | $160,624 | 2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 23 | $89,980 | -19% | 26 | $3,461 | $250,604 | 3 |
| May 1, 2026 | 25 | $67,975 | -24% | 31 | $2,193 | $318,579 | 4 |
| May 8, 2026 | 19 | $100,325 | +48% | 33 | $3,040 | $418,904 | 5 |
| May 15, 2026 | 24 | $71,475 | -29% | 44 | $1,624 | $490,379 | 6 |
| May 22, 2026 | 24 | $63,191 | -12% | 42 | $1,505 | $553,570 | 7 |
| May 29, 2026 | 23 | $36,580 | -42% | 27 | $1,355 | $590,150 | 8 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 24 | $32,296 | -12% | 28 | $1,153 | $622,446 | 9 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 32 | $7,656 | -76% | 14 | $547 | $630,102 | 10 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 28 | $33,268 | +335% | 14 | $2,376 | $663,370 | 11 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | - | $15,143 | -54% | 9 | $1,683 | $678,513 | 12 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | - | $8,742 | -42% | 12 | $729 | $687,255 | 13 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 37 | $13,606 | +56% | 11 | $1,237 | $700,861 | 14 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 27 | $21,071 | +55% | 5 | $4,214 | $721,932 | 15 |
Documentary Subject
| Amy Goodman | Herself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Carl Deal | Director | |
| Tia Lessin | Director | |
| Tia Lessin | Producer | |
| Carl Deal | Producer | |
| Diane Ademu-John | Producer | |
| Caren Spruch | Producer | |
| Tony Tabatznik | Executive Producer | |
| Rosario Dawson | Executive Producer | |
| Tom Morello | Executive Producer | |
| Jane Fonda | Executive Producer | |
| Cliff Charles | Cinematographer | |
| Nausheen Dadabhoy | Cinematographer | |
| Julia Dengel | Cinematographer | |
| Keith Walker | Cinematographer | |
| Mona Davis | Editor | |
| Zoe Keating | Composer |
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
Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $31,485 (4.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/44 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $721,932 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 10th, 2026 (Limited) by Xceptional Communications |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/11/2026) |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Plot point: | Biography, Investigative Journalist |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Documentary |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Elsewhere Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $31,485 | 1 | $31,485 | $31,485 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2026 | - | $62,865 | 24 | $2,619 | $223,489 | 3 | |
| May 8, 2026 | - | $68,560 | 33 | $2,078 | $387,139 | 5 | |
| May 15, 2026 | - | $44,650 | -35% | 44 | $1,015 | $463,554 | 6 |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $52,530 | +18% | 41 | $1,281 | $542,909 | 7 |
| May 29, 2026 | - | $26,914 | -49% | 26 | $1,035 | $580,484 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 25 | $49,459 | 1 | $49,459 | $49,459 | 1 | |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 25 | $111,165 | +125% | 16 | $6,948 | $160,624 | 2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 23 | $89,980 | -19% | 26 | $3,461 | $250,604 | 3 |
| May 1, 2026 | 25 | $67,975 | -24% | 31 | $2,193 | $318,579 | 4 |
| May 8, 2026 | 19 | $100,325 | +48% | 33 | $3,040 | $418,904 | 5 |
| May 15, 2026 | 24 | $71,475 | -29% | 44 | $1,624 | $490,379 | 6 |
| May 22, 2026 | 24 | $63,191 | -12% | 42 | $1,505 | $553,570 | 7 |
| May 29, 2026 | 23 | $36,580 | -42% | 27 | $1,355 | $590,150 | 8 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 24 | $32,296 | -12% | 28 | $1,153 | $622,446 | 9 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 32 | $7,656 | -76% | 14 | $547 | $630,102 | 10 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 28 | $33,268 | +335% | 14 | $2,376 | $663,370 | 11 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | - | $15,143 | -54% | 9 | $1,683 | $678,513 | 12 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | - | $8,742 | -42% | 12 | $729 | $687,255 | 13 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 37 | $13,606 | +56% | 11 | $1,237 | $700,861 | 14 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 27 | $21,071 | +55% | 5 | $4,214 | $721,932 | 15 |
Documentary Subject
| Amy Goodman | Herself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Carl Deal | Director | |
| Tia Lessin | Director | |
| Tia Lessin | Producer | |
| Carl Deal | Producer | |
| Diane Ademu-John | Producer | |
| Caren Spruch | Producer | |
| Tony Tabatznik | Executive Producer | |
| Rosario Dawson | Executive Producer | |
| Tom Morello | Executive Producer | |
| Jane Fonda | Executive Producer | |
| Cliff Charles | Cinematographer | |
| Nausheen Dadabhoy | Cinematographer | |
| Julia Dengel | Cinematographer | |
| Keith Walker | Cinematographer | |
| Mona Davis | Editor | |
| Zoe Keating | Composer |
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.