The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $50,877,145 | Details |
| International Box Office | $39,605,172 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $90,482,317 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $27,791,005 | |
| Total | $27,791,005 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,103,675 (19.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 56.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,104 opening theaters/3,107 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $84,235,189 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 19th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | April 7th, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | G |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Slow Motion Scene |
| Plot point: | Rescue, Talking Animals |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Time period setting: | Medieval |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Digital Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2008 | 3 | $10,103,675 | 3,104 | $3,255 | $10,103,675 | 1 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 7 | $8,932,625 | -12% | 3,107 | $2,875 | $27,448,085 | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 7 | $6,939,295 | -22% | 3,091 | $2,245 | $43,661,775 | 3 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 13 | $2,733,585 | -61% | 2,297 | $1,190 | $47,584,450 | 4 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 24 | $713,595 | -74% | 870 | $820 | $48,872,100 | 5 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 30 | $288,540 | -60% | 380 | $759 | $49,604,065 | 6 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 30 | $229,175 | -21% | 312 | $735 | $49,899,955 | 7 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 33 | $223,560 | -2% | 276 | $810 | $50,176,530 | 8 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 38 | $181,050 | -19% | 255 | $710 | $50,411,335 | 9 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 39 | $130,395 | -28% | 221 | $590 | $50,653,875 | 10 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 42 | $135,145 | +4% | 248 | $545 | $50,818,750 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2008 | 3 | $3,538,560 | 3,104 | $1,140 | $3,538,560 | 1 | ||
| Dec 20, 2008 | 4 | $3,802,555 | +7% | 3,104 | $1,225 | $7,341,115 | 2 | |
| Dec 21, 2008 | 4 | $2,762,560 | -27% | 3,104 | $890 | $10,103,675 | 3 | |
| Dec 22, 2008 | 2 | $2,483,145 | -10% | 3,104 | $800 | $12,586,820 | 4 | |
| Dec 23, 2008 | 2 | $2,436,640 | -2% | 3,104 | $785 | $15,023,460 | 5 | |
| Dec 24, 2008 | 2 | $1,520,960 | -38% | 3,104 | $490 | $16,544,420 | 6 | |
| Dec 25, 2008 | 10 | $1,971,040 | +30% | 3,107 | $634 | $18,515,460 | 7 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 7 | $3,169,140 | +61% | -10% | 3,107 | $1,020 | $21,684,600 | 8 |
| Dec 27, 2008 | 7 | $3,293,420 | +4% | -13% | 3,107 | $1,060 | $24,978,020 | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2008 | 7 | $2,470,065 | -25% | -11% | 3,107 | $795 | $27,448,085 | 10 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | 7 | $2,268,110 | -8% | -9% | 3,107 | $730 | $29,716,195 | 11 |
| Dec 30, 2008 | 7 | $2,407,925 | +6% | -1% | 3,107 | $775 | $32,124,120 | 12 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | - | $1,895,270 | -21% | +25% | 3,107 | $610 | $34,019,390 | 13 |
| Jan 1, 2009 | - | $2,703,090 | +43% | +37% | 3,107 | $870 | $36,722,480 | 14 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 7 | $2,797,355 | +3% | -12% | 3,091 | $905 | $39,519,835 | 15 |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 7 | $2,503,710 | -10% | -24% | 3,091 | $810 | $42,023,545 | 16 |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 7 | $1,638,230 | -35% | -34% | 3,091 | $530 | $43,661,775 | 17 |
| Jan 5, 2009 | 9 | $386,375 | -76% | -83% | 3,091 | $125 | $44,048,150 | 18 |
| Jan 6, 2009 | 13 | $262,735 | -32% | -89% | 3,091 | $85 | $44,310,885 | 19 |
| Jan 7, 2009 | 13 | $261,995 | n/c | -86% | 3,091 | $85 | $44,572,880 | 20 |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 11 | $277,985 | +6% | -90% | 3,091 | $90 | $44,850,865 | 21 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 14 | $620,345 | +123% | -78% | 2,297 | $270 | $45,471,210 | 22 |
| Jan 10, 2009 | 12 | $1,251,865 | +102% | -50% | 2,297 | $545 | $46,723,075 | 23 |
| Jan 11, 2009 | 12 | $861,375 | -31% | -47% | 2,297 | $375 | $47,584,450 | 24 |
| Jan 12, 2009 | 17 | $126,335 | -85% | -67% | 2,297 | $55 | $47,710,785 | 25 |
| Jan 13, 2009 | - | $137,820 | +9% | -48% | 2,297 | $60 | $47,848,605 | 26 |
| Jan 14, 2009 | - | $137,955 | n/c | -47% | 2,297 | $60 | $47,986,560 | 27 |
| Jan 15, 2009 | - | $171,945 | +25% | -38% | 2,297 | $75 | $48,158,505 | 28 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | - | $152,375 | -11% | -75% | 870 | $175 | $48,310,880 | 29 |
| Jan 17, 2009 | - | $326,265 | +114% | -74% | 870 | $375 | $48,637,145 | 30 |
| Jan 18, 2009 | - | $234,955 | -28% | -73% | 870 | $270 | $48,872,100 | 31 |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 20 | $313,200 | +33% | +148% | 870 | $360 | $49,185,300 | 32 |
| Jan 20, 2009 | - | $39,150 | -88% | -72% | 870 | $45 | $49,224,450 | 33 |
| Jan 21, 2009 | - | $43,225 | +10% | -69% | 870 | $50 | $49,267,675 | 34 |
| Jan 22, 2009 | - | $47,850 | +11% | -72% | 870 | $55 | $49,315,525 | 35 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | - | $56,955 | +19% | -63% | 380 | $150 | $49,372,480 | 36 |
| Jan 24, 2009 | - | $130,990 | +130% | -60% | 380 | $345 | $49,503,470 | 37 |
| Jan 25, 2009 | - | $100,595 | -23% | -57% | 380 | $265 | $49,604,065 | 38 |
| Jan 26, 2009 | - | $17,100 | -83% | -95% | 380 | $45 | $49,621,165 | 39 |
| Jan 27, 2009 | - | $15,315 | -10% | -61% | 380 | $40 | $49,636,480 | 40 |
| Jan 28, 2009 | - | $17,075 | +11% | -60% | 380 | $45 | $49,653,555 | 41 |
| Jan 29, 2009 | - | $17,225 | +1% | -64% | 380 | $45 | $49,670,780 | 42 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | - | $59,150 | +243% | +4% | 312 | $190 | $49,729,930 | 43 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | - | $115,440 | +95% | -12% | 312 | $370 | $49,845,370 | 44 |
| Feb 1, 2009 | - | $54,585 | -53% | -46% | 312 | $175 | $49,899,955 | 45 |
| Feb 2, 2009 | - | $12,480 | -77% | -27% | 312 | $40 | $49,912,435 | 46 |
| Feb 3, 2009 | - | $13,905 | +11% | -9% | 312 | $45 | $49,926,340 | 47 |
| Feb 4, 2009 | - | $12,625 | -9% | -26% | 312 | $40 | $49,938,965 | 48 |
| Feb 5, 2009 | - | $14,005 | +11% | -19% | 312 | $45 | $49,952,970 | 49 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | - | $51,060 | +265% | -14% | 276 | $185 | $50,004,030 | 50 |
| Feb 7, 2009 | - | $106,260 | +108% | -8% | 276 | $385 | $50,110,290 | 51 |
| Feb 8, 2009 | - | $66,240 | -38% | +21% | 276 | $240 | $50,176,530 | 52 |
| Feb 9, 2009 | - | $15,180 | -77% | +22% | 276 | $55 | $50,191,710 | 53 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | - | $12,395 | -18% | -11% | 276 | $45 | $50,204,105 | 54 |
| Feb 11, 2009 | - | $10,965 | -12% | -13% | 276 | $40 | $50,215,070 | 55 |
| Feb 12, 2009 | - | $15,215 | +39% | +9% | 276 | $55 | $50,230,285 | 56 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | - | $35,700 | +135% | -30% | 255 | $140 | $50,265,985 | 57 |
| Feb 14, 2009 | - | $86,700 | +143% | -18% | 255 | $340 | $50,352,685 | 58 |
| Feb 15, 2009 | - | $58,650 | -32% | -11% | 255 | $230 | $50,411,335 | 59 |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 31 | $62,475 | +7% | +312% | 255 | $245 | $50,473,810 | 60 |
| Feb 17, 2009 | - | $16,600 | -73% | +34% | 255 | $65 | $50,490,410 | 61 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | - | $16,495 | -1% | +50% | 255 | $65 | $50,506,905 | 62 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | - | $16,575 | n/c | +9% | 255 | $65 | $50,523,480 | 63 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | - | $29,835 | +80% | -16% | 221 | $135 | $50,553,315 | 64 |
| Feb 21, 2009 | - | $58,565 | +96% | -32% | 221 | $265 | $50,611,880 | 65 |
| Feb 22, 2009 | - | $41,995 | -28% | -28% | 221 | $190 | $50,653,875 | 66 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | - | $6,630 | -84% | -89% | 221 | $30 | $50,660,505 | 67 |
| Feb 24, 2009 | - | $7,665 | +16% | -54% | 221 | $35 | $50,668,170 | 68 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | - | $6,595 | -14% | -60% | 221 | $30 | $50,674,765 | 69 |
| Feb 26, 2009 | - | $8,840 | +34% | -47% | 221 | $40 | $50,683,605 | 70 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | - | $21,080 | +138% | -29% | 248 | $85 | $50,704,685 | 71 |
| Feb 28, 2009 | - | $74,385 | +253% | +27% | 248 | $300 | $50,779,070 | 72 |
| Mar 1, 2009 | - | $39,680 | -47% | -6% | 248 | $160 | $50,818,750 | 73 |
| Mar 2, 2009 | - | $12,445 | -69% | +88% | 248 | $50 | $50,831,195 | 74 |
| Mar 3, 2009 | - | $14,905 | +20% | +94% | 248 | $60 | $50,846,100 | 75 |
| Mar 4, 2009 | - | $14,845 | n/c | +125% | 248 | $60 | $50,860,945 | 76 |
| Mar 5, 2009 | - | $16,200 | +9% | +83% | 248 | $65 | $50,877,145 | 77 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2008 | 3 | $18,577,540 | 3,104 | $5,985 | $18,577,540 | 1 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 7 | $18,207,020 | -2% | 3,107 | $5,860 | $36,722,480 | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 7 | $8,128,385 | -55% | 3,091 | $2,630 | $44,850,865 | 3 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 14 | $3,307,640 | -59% | 2,297 | $1,440 | $48,158,505 | 4 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 24 | $1,157,020 | -65% | 870 | $1,330 | $49,315,525 | 5 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 29 | $355,255 | -69% | 380 | $935 | $49,670,780 | 6 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 32 | $282,190 | -21% | 312 | $904 | $49,952,970 | 7 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 34 | $277,315 | -2% | 276 | $1,005 | $50,230,285 | 8 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 38 | $293,195 | +6% | 255 | $1,150 | $50,523,480 | 9 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 39 | $160,125 | -45% | 221 | $725 | $50,683,605 | 10 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 41 | $193,540 | +21% | 248 | $780 | $50,877,145 | 11 |
Leading
| Matthew Broderick | Despereaux |
Supporting
| Robbie Coltrane | Gregory | |
| Dustin Hoffman | Roscuro | |
| Richard Jenkins | Principal | |
| Kevin Kline | Andre | |
| Frank Langella | Mayor | |
| William H. Macy | Lester | |
| Tracey Ullman | Miggery Sow |
Narrator
| Sigourney Weaver | Narrator |
Supporting
| Frances Conroy | Antoinette | |
| Tony Hale | Furlough | |
| Ciaran Hinds | Botticelli | |
| Christopher Lloyd | Hovis | |
| Charles Shaughnessy | Pietro | |
| Stanley Tucci | Boldo | |
| Emma Watson | Princess Pea | |
| Patricia Cullen | Queen | |
| Sam Fell | Ned / Smudge | |
| Jane Karen | Louise | |
| Bronson Pinchot | Town Crier | |
| McNally Sagal | Teacher | |
| Matt Adler | Additional Voice | |
| Steve Alterman | Additional Voice | |
| Stephen F. Apostolina | Additional Voice | |
| Kirk Baily | Additional Voice | |
| Robert Clotworthy | Additional Voice | |
| Georgina Cordova | Additional Voice | |
| David Cowgill | Additional Voice | |
| Kat Cressida | Additional Voice | |
| Wendy Cutler | Additional Voice | |
| Robin Atkin Downes | Additional Voice | |
| Eddie Frierson | Additional Voice | |
| Jessica George | Additional Voice | |
| Jackie Gonneau | Additional Voice | |
| Nicholas Guest | Additional Voice | |
| Bridget Hoffman | Additional Voice | |
| Rif Hutton | Additional Voice | |
| Dave Kramer | Additional Voice | |
| Mona Marshall | Additional Voice | |
| Caitlin McKenna | Additional Voice | |
| Scott Menville | Additional Voice | |
| Jonathan Nicholas | Additional Voice | |
| Paul Pape | Additional Voice | |
| Juan Pope | Additional Voice | |
| Michaelle Ruff | Additional Voice | |
| Michael Sorich | Additional Voice | |
| Pepper Sweeney | Additional Voice | |
| Prano Bailey-Bond | Additional Voice | |
| Gary Dunn | Additional Voice | |
| Guy Faulkner | Additional Voice | |
| Bugs Hartley | Additional Voice | |
| Nick Haverson | Additional Voice | |
| Brett Lloyd | Additional Voice | |
| Mark Miller | Additional Voice | |
| Will Pollock | Additional Voice | |
| Adam Shaw | Additional Voice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Rob Stevenhagen | Director | |
| Sam Fell | Director | |
| Gary Ross | Screenwriter | |
| Kate DiCamillo | Head of Story | |
| Gary Ross | Producer | |
| Allison Thomas | Producer | |
| William Sargent | Executive Producer | |
| Ryan Kavanaugh | Executive Producer | |
| David Lipman | Executive Producer | |
| Robin Bissell | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Solomon | Editor | |
| Tracy Shaw | Co-Producer | |
| William Ross | Composer | |
| Debra Zane | Casting Director | |
| Celia Boydell | Associate Producer | |
| Peiyu Foley | Associate Producer | |
| Casey Crowe | Associate Producer | |
| Jamal McLemore | Associate Producer | |
| Tripp Hudson | Line Producer | |
| Frederick Lissau | Production Manager | |
| Lizi Bedford | Production Supervisor | |
| Danielle Legovich | Production Supervisor | |
| Amanda Davison | Production Supervisor | |
| Rebecca Barbour | Production Supervisor | |
| Kacy Durbridge | Production Supervisor | |
| Rachel Wheeler | Production Supervisor | |
| Evgeni Tomov | Production Designer | |
| Olivier Adam | Supervising Art Director | |
| Brad Blackbourn | Director of Photography | |
| Claire Dodgson | Associate Editor | |
| Chris Jenkins | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Frank A. Montano | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Paul Aulicino | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Paul Aulicino | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Lon Bender | Sound Designer | |
| Jon Title | Sound Designer | |
| Peter Myles | Music Editor | |
| Kathy Nelson | Music Supervisor | |
| Will McRobb | Story Creator | |
| Chris Viscardi | Story Creator | |
| Tannis Vallely | 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.
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,103,675 (19.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 56.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,104 opening theaters/3,107 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $84,235,189 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 19th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | April 7th, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | G |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Slow Motion Scene |
| Plot point: | Rescue, Talking Animals |
| Subgenre: | Family Adventure |
| Time period setting: | Medieval |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Digital Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2008 | 3 | $10,103,675 | 3,104 | $3,255 | $10,103,675 | 1 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 7 | $8,932,625 | -12% | 3,107 | $2,875 | $27,448,085 | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 7 | $6,939,295 | -22% | 3,091 | $2,245 | $43,661,775 | 3 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 13 | $2,733,585 | -61% | 2,297 | $1,190 | $47,584,450 | 4 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 24 | $713,595 | -74% | 870 | $820 | $48,872,100 | 5 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 30 | $288,540 | -60% | 380 | $759 | $49,604,065 | 6 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 30 | $229,175 | -21% | 312 | $735 | $49,899,955 | 7 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 33 | $223,560 | -2% | 276 | $810 | $50,176,530 | 8 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 38 | $181,050 | -19% | 255 | $710 | $50,411,335 | 9 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 39 | $130,395 | -28% | 221 | $590 | $50,653,875 | 10 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 42 | $135,145 | +4% | 248 | $545 | $50,818,750 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2008 | 3 | $3,538,560 | 3,104 | $1,140 | $3,538,560 | 1 | ||
| Dec 20, 2008 | 4 | $3,802,555 | +7% | 3,104 | $1,225 | $7,341,115 | 2 | |
| Dec 21, 2008 | 4 | $2,762,560 | -27% | 3,104 | $890 | $10,103,675 | 3 | |
| Dec 22, 2008 | 2 | $2,483,145 | -10% | 3,104 | $800 | $12,586,820 | 4 | |
| Dec 23, 2008 | 2 | $2,436,640 | -2% | 3,104 | $785 | $15,023,460 | 5 | |
| Dec 24, 2008 | 2 | $1,520,960 | -38% | 3,104 | $490 | $16,544,420 | 6 | |
| Dec 25, 2008 | 10 | $1,971,040 | +30% | 3,107 | $634 | $18,515,460 | 7 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 7 | $3,169,140 | +61% | -10% | 3,107 | $1,020 | $21,684,600 | 8 |
| Dec 27, 2008 | 7 | $3,293,420 | +4% | -13% | 3,107 | $1,060 | $24,978,020 | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2008 | 7 | $2,470,065 | -25% | -11% | 3,107 | $795 | $27,448,085 | 10 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | 7 | $2,268,110 | -8% | -9% | 3,107 | $730 | $29,716,195 | 11 |
| Dec 30, 2008 | 7 | $2,407,925 | +6% | -1% | 3,107 | $775 | $32,124,120 | 12 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | - | $1,895,270 | -21% | +25% | 3,107 | $610 | $34,019,390 | 13 |
| Jan 1, 2009 | - | $2,703,090 | +43% | +37% | 3,107 | $870 | $36,722,480 | 14 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 7 | $2,797,355 | +3% | -12% | 3,091 | $905 | $39,519,835 | 15 |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 7 | $2,503,710 | -10% | -24% | 3,091 | $810 | $42,023,545 | 16 |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 7 | $1,638,230 | -35% | -34% | 3,091 | $530 | $43,661,775 | 17 |
| Jan 5, 2009 | 9 | $386,375 | -76% | -83% | 3,091 | $125 | $44,048,150 | 18 |
| Jan 6, 2009 | 13 | $262,735 | -32% | -89% | 3,091 | $85 | $44,310,885 | 19 |
| Jan 7, 2009 | 13 | $261,995 | n/c | -86% | 3,091 | $85 | $44,572,880 | 20 |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 11 | $277,985 | +6% | -90% | 3,091 | $90 | $44,850,865 | 21 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 14 | $620,345 | +123% | -78% | 2,297 | $270 | $45,471,210 | 22 |
| Jan 10, 2009 | 12 | $1,251,865 | +102% | -50% | 2,297 | $545 | $46,723,075 | 23 |
| Jan 11, 2009 | 12 | $861,375 | -31% | -47% | 2,297 | $375 | $47,584,450 | 24 |
| Jan 12, 2009 | 17 | $126,335 | -85% | -67% | 2,297 | $55 | $47,710,785 | 25 |
| Jan 13, 2009 | - | $137,820 | +9% | -48% | 2,297 | $60 | $47,848,605 | 26 |
| Jan 14, 2009 | - | $137,955 | n/c | -47% | 2,297 | $60 | $47,986,560 | 27 |
| Jan 15, 2009 | - | $171,945 | +25% | -38% | 2,297 | $75 | $48,158,505 | 28 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | - | $152,375 | -11% | -75% | 870 | $175 | $48,310,880 | 29 |
| Jan 17, 2009 | - | $326,265 | +114% | -74% | 870 | $375 | $48,637,145 | 30 |
| Jan 18, 2009 | - | $234,955 | -28% | -73% | 870 | $270 | $48,872,100 | 31 |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 20 | $313,200 | +33% | +148% | 870 | $360 | $49,185,300 | 32 |
| Jan 20, 2009 | - | $39,150 | -88% | -72% | 870 | $45 | $49,224,450 | 33 |
| Jan 21, 2009 | - | $43,225 | +10% | -69% | 870 | $50 | $49,267,675 | 34 |
| Jan 22, 2009 | - | $47,850 | +11% | -72% | 870 | $55 | $49,315,525 | 35 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | - | $56,955 | +19% | -63% | 380 | $150 | $49,372,480 | 36 |
| Jan 24, 2009 | - | $130,990 | +130% | -60% | 380 | $345 | $49,503,470 | 37 |
| Jan 25, 2009 | - | $100,595 | -23% | -57% | 380 | $265 | $49,604,065 | 38 |
| Jan 26, 2009 | - | $17,100 | -83% | -95% | 380 | $45 | $49,621,165 | 39 |
| Jan 27, 2009 | - | $15,315 | -10% | -61% | 380 | $40 | $49,636,480 | 40 |
| Jan 28, 2009 | - | $17,075 | +11% | -60% | 380 | $45 | $49,653,555 | 41 |
| Jan 29, 2009 | - | $17,225 | +1% | -64% | 380 | $45 | $49,670,780 | 42 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | - | $59,150 | +243% | +4% | 312 | $190 | $49,729,930 | 43 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | - | $115,440 | +95% | -12% | 312 | $370 | $49,845,370 | 44 |
| Feb 1, 2009 | - | $54,585 | -53% | -46% | 312 | $175 | $49,899,955 | 45 |
| Feb 2, 2009 | - | $12,480 | -77% | -27% | 312 | $40 | $49,912,435 | 46 |
| Feb 3, 2009 | - | $13,905 | +11% | -9% | 312 | $45 | $49,926,340 | 47 |
| Feb 4, 2009 | - | $12,625 | -9% | -26% | 312 | $40 | $49,938,965 | 48 |
| Feb 5, 2009 | - | $14,005 | +11% | -19% | 312 | $45 | $49,952,970 | 49 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | - | $51,060 | +265% | -14% | 276 | $185 | $50,004,030 | 50 |
| Feb 7, 2009 | - | $106,260 | +108% | -8% | 276 | $385 | $50,110,290 | 51 |
| Feb 8, 2009 | - | $66,240 | -38% | +21% | 276 | $240 | $50,176,530 | 52 |
| Feb 9, 2009 | - | $15,180 | -77% | +22% | 276 | $55 | $50,191,710 | 53 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | - | $12,395 | -18% | -11% | 276 | $45 | $50,204,105 | 54 |
| Feb 11, 2009 | - | $10,965 | -12% | -13% | 276 | $40 | $50,215,070 | 55 |
| Feb 12, 2009 | - | $15,215 | +39% | +9% | 276 | $55 | $50,230,285 | 56 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | - | $35,700 | +135% | -30% | 255 | $140 | $50,265,985 | 57 |
| Feb 14, 2009 | - | $86,700 | +143% | -18% | 255 | $340 | $50,352,685 | 58 |
| Feb 15, 2009 | - | $58,650 | -32% | -11% | 255 | $230 | $50,411,335 | 59 |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 31 | $62,475 | +7% | +312% | 255 | $245 | $50,473,810 | 60 |
| Feb 17, 2009 | - | $16,600 | -73% | +34% | 255 | $65 | $50,490,410 | 61 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | - | $16,495 | -1% | +50% | 255 | $65 | $50,506,905 | 62 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | - | $16,575 | n/c | +9% | 255 | $65 | $50,523,480 | 63 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | - | $29,835 | +80% | -16% | 221 | $135 | $50,553,315 | 64 |
| Feb 21, 2009 | - | $58,565 | +96% | -32% | 221 | $265 | $50,611,880 | 65 |
| Feb 22, 2009 | - | $41,995 | -28% | -28% | 221 | $190 | $50,653,875 | 66 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | - | $6,630 | -84% | -89% | 221 | $30 | $50,660,505 | 67 |
| Feb 24, 2009 | - | $7,665 | +16% | -54% | 221 | $35 | $50,668,170 | 68 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | - | $6,595 | -14% | -60% | 221 | $30 | $50,674,765 | 69 |
| Feb 26, 2009 | - | $8,840 | +34% | -47% | 221 | $40 | $50,683,605 | 70 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | - | $21,080 | +138% | -29% | 248 | $85 | $50,704,685 | 71 |
| Feb 28, 2009 | - | $74,385 | +253% | +27% | 248 | $300 | $50,779,070 | 72 |
| Mar 1, 2009 | - | $39,680 | -47% | -6% | 248 | $160 | $50,818,750 | 73 |
| Mar 2, 2009 | - | $12,445 | -69% | +88% | 248 | $50 | $50,831,195 | 74 |
| Mar 3, 2009 | - | $14,905 | +20% | +94% | 248 | $60 | $50,846,100 | 75 |
| Mar 4, 2009 | - | $14,845 | n/c | +125% | 248 | $60 | $50,860,945 | 76 |
| Mar 5, 2009 | - | $16,200 | +9% | +83% | 248 | $65 | $50,877,145 | 77 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2008 | 3 | $18,577,540 | 3,104 | $5,985 | $18,577,540 | 1 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 7 | $18,207,020 | -2% | 3,107 | $5,860 | $36,722,480 | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 7 | $8,128,385 | -55% | 3,091 | $2,630 | $44,850,865 | 3 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 14 | $3,307,640 | -59% | 2,297 | $1,440 | $48,158,505 | 4 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 24 | $1,157,020 | -65% | 870 | $1,330 | $49,315,525 | 5 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 29 | $355,255 | -69% | 380 | $935 | $49,670,780 | 6 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 32 | $282,190 | -21% | 312 | $904 | $49,952,970 | 7 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 34 | $277,315 | -2% | 276 | $1,005 | $50,230,285 | 8 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 38 | $293,195 | +6% | 255 | $1,150 | $50,523,480 | 9 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 39 | $160,125 | -45% | 221 | $725 | $50,683,605 | 10 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 41 | $193,540 | +21% | 248 | $780 | $50,877,145 | 11 |
Leading
| Matthew Broderick | Despereaux |
Supporting
| Robbie Coltrane | Gregory | |
| Dustin Hoffman | Roscuro | |
| Richard Jenkins | Principal | |
| Kevin Kline | Andre | |
| Frank Langella | Mayor | |
| William H. Macy | Lester | |
| Tracey Ullman | Miggery Sow |
Narrator
| Sigourney Weaver | Narrator |
Supporting
| Frances Conroy | Antoinette | |
| Tony Hale | Furlough | |
| Ciaran Hinds | Botticelli | |
| Christopher Lloyd | Hovis | |
| Charles Shaughnessy | Pietro | |
| Stanley Tucci | Boldo | |
| Emma Watson | Princess Pea | |
| Patricia Cullen | Queen | |
| Sam Fell | Ned / Smudge | |
| Jane Karen | Louise | |
| Bronson Pinchot | Town Crier | |
| McNally Sagal | Teacher | |
| Matt Adler | Additional Voice | |
| Steve Alterman | Additional Voice | |
| Stephen F. Apostolina | Additional Voice | |
| Kirk Baily | Additional Voice | |
| Robert Clotworthy | Additional Voice | |
| Georgina Cordova | Additional Voice | |
| David Cowgill | Additional Voice | |
| Kat Cressida | Additional Voice | |
| Wendy Cutler | Additional Voice | |
| Robin Atkin Downes | Additional Voice | |
| Eddie Frierson | Additional Voice | |
| Jessica George | Additional Voice | |
| Jackie Gonneau | Additional Voice | |
| Nicholas Guest | Additional Voice | |
| Bridget Hoffman | Additional Voice | |
| Rif Hutton | Additional Voice | |
| Dave Kramer | Additional Voice | |
| Mona Marshall | Additional Voice | |
| Caitlin McKenna | Additional Voice | |
| Scott Menville | Additional Voice | |
| Jonathan Nicholas | Additional Voice | |
| Paul Pape | Additional Voice | |
| Juan Pope | Additional Voice | |
| Michaelle Ruff | Additional Voice | |
| Michael Sorich | Additional Voice | |
| Pepper Sweeney | Additional Voice | |
| Prano Bailey-Bond | Additional Voice | |
| Gary Dunn | Additional Voice | |
| Guy Faulkner | Additional Voice | |
| Bugs Hartley | Additional Voice | |
| Nick Haverson | Additional Voice | |
| Brett Lloyd | Additional Voice | |
| Mark Miller | Additional Voice | |
| Will Pollock | Additional Voice | |
| Adam Shaw | Additional Voice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Rob Stevenhagen | Director | |
| Sam Fell | Director | |
| Gary Ross | Screenwriter | |
| Kate DiCamillo | Head of Story | |
| Gary Ross | Producer | |
| Allison Thomas | Producer | |
| William Sargent | Executive Producer | |
| Ryan Kavanaugh | Executive Producer | |
| David Lipman | Executive Producer | |
| Robin Bissell | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Solomon | Editor | |
| Tracy Shaw | Co-Producer | |
| William Ross | Composer | |
| Debra Zane | Casting Director | |
| Celia Boydell | Associate Producer | |
| Peiyu Foley | Associate Producer | |
| Casey Crowe | Associate Producer | |
| Jamal McLemore | Associate Producer | |
| Tripp Hudson | Line Producer | |
| Frederick Lissau | Production Manager | |
| Lizi Bedford | Production Supervisor | |
| Danielle Legovich | Production Supervisor | |
| Amanda Davison | Production Supervisor | |
| Rebecca Barbour | Production Supervisor | |
| Kacy Durbridge | Production Supervisor | |
| Rachel Wheeler | Production Supervisor | |
| Evgeni Tomov | Production Designer | |
| Olivier Adam | Supervising Art Director | |
| Brad Blackbourn | Director of Photography | |
| Claire Dodgson | Associate Editor | |
| Chris Jenkins | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Frank A. Montano | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Paul Aulicino | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Paul Aulicino | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Lon Bender | Sound Designer | |
| Jon Title | Sound Designer | |
| Peter Myles | Music Editor | |
| Kathy Nelson | Music Supervisor | |
| Will McRobb | Story Creator | |
| Chris Viscardi | Story Creator | |
| Tannis Vallely | Casting Director |
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