Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $148,213,377 | Details |
| International Box Office | $14,657,148 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $162,870,525 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $88,507,510 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $675,006 | |
| Total | $89,182,516 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
NASCAR superstar Ricky Bobby is at the top of his game; adored by fans, a trophy wife by his side, and incredible wealth. But Ricky loses it all when French Formula One champion Jean Girard roars onto the scene. Ricky, with the help of his ruthless father, must pull himself out of the depths of despair and restore his honor on the racetrack.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $47,042,215 (31.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.15 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 91.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $73,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.2 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,803 opening theaters/3,807 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $270,630,832 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 4th, 2006 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | September 21st, 2006 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | December 12th, 2006 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language, drug references and brief comic violence |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | North Carolina |
| Plot point: | Auto Racing, Comeback, Dysfunctional Family, NASCAR |
| Source material: | Judd Apatow Buddy Comedy |
| Subgenre: | Buddy Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Judd Apatow, Mosaic Media |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 | $47,042,215 | 3,803 | $12,370 | $47,042,215 | 1 | |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 1 | $22,126,226 | -53% | 3,803 | $5,818 | $90,343,184 | 2 |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 2 | $13,755,387 | -38% | 3,741 | $3,677 | $114,341,263 | 3 |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 2 | $8,122,642 | -41% | 3,370 | $2,410 | $127,806,521 | 4 |
| Sep 1, 2006 | 6 | $6,100,545 | -25% | 3,001 | $2,033 | $136,773,926 | 5 |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 9 | $3,012,596 | -51% | 2,617 | $1,151 | $142,193,465 | 6 |
| Sep 15, 2006 | 13 | $1,973,922 | -34% | 1,912 | $1,032 | $145,014,500 | 7 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 16 | $1,182,868 | -40% | 1,167 | $1,014 | $146,693,645 | 8 |
| Sep 29, 2006 | 19 | $468,235 | -60% | 669 | $700 | $147,421,245 | 9 |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 23 | $347,964 | -26% | 476 | $731 | $147,866,245 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 25 | $230,811 | -34% | 332 | $695 | $148,213,377 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 | $18,016,961 | 3,803 | $4,738 | $18,016,961 | 1 | ||
| Aug 5, 2006 | 1 | $16,034,487 | -11% | 3,803 | $4,216 | $34,051,448 | 2 | |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 1 | $12,990,767 | -19% | 3,803 | $3,416 | $47,042,215 | 3 | |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 1 | $6,968,211 | -46% | 3,803 | $1,832 | $54,010,426 | 4 | |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 | $5,363,851 | -23% | 3,803 | $1,410 | $59,374,277 | 5 | |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 1 | $4,537,732 | -15% | 3,803 | $1,193 | $63,912,009 | 6 | |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 1 | $4,304,949 | -5% | 3,803 | $1,132 | $68,216,958 | 7 | |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 2 | $7,212,216 | +68% | -60% | 3,807 | $1,894 | $75,429,174 | 8 |
| Aug 12, 2006 | 1 | $8,692,884 | +21% | -46% | 3,807 | $2,283 | $84,122,058 | 9 |
| Aug 13, 2006 | 1 | $6,221,126 | -28% | -52% | 3,807 | $1,634 | $90,343,184 | 10 |
| Aug 14, 2006 | 1 | $2,902,001 | -53% | -58% | 3,807 | $762 | $93,245,185 | 11 |
| Aug 15, 2006 | 1 | $2,786,899 | -4% | -48% | 3,807 | $732 | $96,032,084 | 12 |
| Aug 16, 2006 | 1 | $2,334,475 | -16% | -49% | 3,807 | $613 | $98,366,559 | 13 |
| Aug 17, 2006 | 1 | $2,219,317 | -5% | -48% | 3,807 | $583 | $100,585,876 | 14 |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 2 | $4,162,411 | +88% | -42% | 3,741 | $1,113 | $104,748,287 | 15 |
| Aug 19, 2006 | 1 | $5,790,436 | +39% | -33% | 3,741 | $1,548 | $110,538,723 | 16 |
| Aug 20, 2006 | 1 | $3,802,540 | -34% | -39% | 3,741 | $1,016 | $114,341,263 | 17 |
| Aug 21, 2006 | 2 | $1,436,866 | -62% | -50% | 3,741 | $384 | $115,778,129 | 18 |
| Aug 22, 2006 | 1 | $1,391,176 | -3% | -50% | 3,741 | $372 | $117,169,305 | 19 |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1 | $1,261,500 | -9% | -46% | 3,741 | $337 | $118,430,805 | 20 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1 | $1,253,074 | -1% | -44% | 3,741 | $335 | $119,683,879 | 21 |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 3 | $2,428,122 | +94% | -42% | 3,370 | $721 | $122,112,001 | 22 |
| Aug 26, 2006 | 2 | $3,349,374 | +38% | -42% | 3,370 | $994 | $125,461,375 | 23 |
| Aug 27, 2006 | 2 | $2,345,146 | -30% | -38% | 3,370 | $696 | $127,806,521 | 24 |
| Aug 28, 2006 | 4 | $801,876 | -66% | -44% | 3,370 | $238 | $128,608,397 | 25 |
| Aug 29, 2006 | 4 | $786,196 | -2% | -43% | 3,370 | $233 | $129,394,593 | 26 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 4 | $683,939 | -13% | -46% | 3,370 | $203 | $130,078,532 | 27 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 4 | $594,849 | -13% | -53% | 3,370 | $177 | $130,673,381 | 28 |
| Sep 1, 2006 | 6 | $1,491,732 | +151% | -39% | 3,001 | $497 | $132,165,113 | 29 |
| Sep 2, 2006 | 6 | $2,339,828 | +57% | -30% | 3,001 | $780 | $134,504,941 | 30 |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 6 | $2,268,985 | -3% | -3% | 3,001 | $756 | $136,773,926 | 31 |
| Sep 4, 2006 | 7 | $1,527,246 | -33% | +90% | 3,001 | $509 | $138,301,172 | 32 |
| Sep 5, 2006 | 7 | $330,726 | -78% | -58% | 3,001 | $110 | $138,631,898 | 33 |
| Sep 6, 2006 | 7 | $288,206 | -13% | -58% | 3,001 | $96 | $138,920,104 | 34 |
| Sep 7, 2006 | 7 | $260,765 | -10% | -56% | 3,001 | $87 | $139,180,869 | 35 |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 9 | $892,324 | +242% | -40% | 2,617 | $341 | $140,073,193 | 36 |
| Sep 9, 2006 | 9 | $1,397,539 | +57% | -40% | 2,617 | $534 | $141,470,732 | 37 |
| Sep 10, 2006 | 10 | $722,733 | -48% | -68% | 2,617 | $276 | $142,193,465 | 38 |
| Sep 11, 2006 | 10 | $195,282 | -73% | -87% | 2,617 | $75 | $142,388,747 | 39 |
| Sep 12, 2006 | 9 | $215,918 | +11% | -35% | 2,617 | $83 | $142,604,665 | 40 |
| Sep 13, 2006 | 9 | $214,783 | -1% | -25% | 2,617 | $82 | $142,819,448 | 41 |
| Sep 14, 2006 | 9 | $221,130 | +3% | -15% | 2,617 | $84 | $143,040,578 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 | $68,216,958 | 3,803 | $17,938 | $68,216,958 | 1 | |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 1 | $32,368,918 | -53% | 3,803 | $8,511 | $100,585,876 | 2 |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 2 | $19,098,003 | -41% | 3,741 | $5,105 | $119,683,879 | 3 |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 2 | $10,989,502 | -42% | 3,370 | $3,261 | $130,673,381 | 4 |
| Sep 1, 2006 | 6 | $8,507,488 | -23% | 3,001 | $2,835 | $139,180,869 | 5 |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 9 | $3,859,709 | -55% | 2,617 | $1,475 | $143,040,578 | 6 |
| Sep 15, 2006 | 13 | $2,470,199 | -36% | 1,912 | $1,292 | $145,510,777 | 7 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 16 | $1,442,233 | -42% | 1,167 | $1,236 | $146,953,010 | 8 |
| Sep 29, 2006 | 22 | $565,271 | -61% | 669 | $845 | $147,518,281 | 9 |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 23 | $464,285 | -18% | 476 | $975 | $147,982,566 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 30 | $230,811 | -50% | 332 | $695 | $148,213,377 | 11 |
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Synopsis
NASCAR superstar Ricky Bobby is at the top of his game; adored by fans, a trophy wife by his side, and incredible wealth. But Ricky loses it all when French Formula One champion Jean Girard roars onto the scene. Ricky, with the help of his ruthless father, must pull himself out of the depths of despair and restore his honor on the racetrack.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $47,042,215 (31.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.15 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 91.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $73,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.2 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,803 opening theaters/3,807 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $270,630,832 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 4th, 2006 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | September 21st, 2006 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | December 12th, 2006 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language, drug references and brief comic violence |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | North Carolina |
| Plot point: | Auto Racing, Comeback, Dysfunctional Family, NASCAR |
| Source material: | Judd Apatow Buddy Comedy |
| Subgenre: | Buddy Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Judd Apatow, Mosaic Media |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 | $47,042,215 | 3,803 | $12,370 | $47,042,215 | 1 | |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 1 | $22,126,226 | -53% | 3,803 | $5,818 | $90,343,184 | 2 |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 2 | $13,755,387 | -38% | 3,741 | $3,677 | $114,341,263 | 3 |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 2 | $8,122,642 | -41% | 3,370 | $2,410 | $127,806,521 | 4 |
| Sep 1, 2006 | 6 | $6,100,545 | -25% | 3,001 | $2,033 | $136,773,926 | 5 |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 9 | $3,012,596 | -51% | 2,617 | $1,151 | $142,193,465 | 6 |
| Sep 15, 2006 | 13 | $1,973,922 | -34% | 1,912 | $1,032 | $145,014,500 | 7 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 16 | $1,182,868 | -40% | 1,167 | $1,014 | $146,693,645 | 8 |
| Sep 29, 2006 | 19 | $468,235 | -60% | 669 | $700 | $147,421,245 | 9 |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 23 | $347,964 | -26% | 476 | $731 | $147,866,245 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 25 | $230,811 | -34% | 332 | $695 | $148,213,377 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 | $18,016,961 | 3,803 | $4,738 | $18,016,961 | 1 | ||
| Aug 5, 2006 | 1 | $16,034,487 | -11% | 3,803 | $4,216 | $34,051,448 | 2 | |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 1 | $12,990,767 | -19% | 3,803 | $3,416 | $47,042,215 | 3 | |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 1 | $6,968,211 | -46% | 3,803 | $1,832 | $54,010,426 | 4 | |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 | $5,363,851 | -23% | 3,803 | $1,410 | $59,374,277 | 5 | |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 1 | $4,537,732 | -15% | 3,803 | $1,193 | $63,912,009 | 6 | |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 1 | $4,304,949 | -5% | 3,803 | $1,132 | $68,216,958 | 7 | |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 2 | $7,212,216 | +68% | -60% | 3,807 | $1,894 | $75,429,174 | 8 |
| Aug 12, 2006 | 1 | $8,692,884 | +21% | -46% | 3,807 | $2,283 | $84,122,058 | 9 |
| Aug 13, 2006 | 1 | $6,221,126 | -28% | -52% | 3,807 | $1,634 | $90,343,184 | 10 |
| Aug 14, 2006 | 1 | $2,902,001 | -53% | -58% | 3,807 | $762 | $93,245,185 | 11 |
| Aug 15, 2006 | 1 | $2,786,899 | -4% | -48% | 3,807 | $732 | $96,032,084 | 12 |
| Aug 16, 2006 | 1 | $2,334,475 | -16% | -49% | 3,807 | $613 | $98,366,559 | 13 |
| Aug 17, 2006 | 1 | $2,219,317 | -5% | -48% | 3,807 | $583 | $100,585,876 | 14 |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 2 | $4,162,411 | +88% | -42% | 3,741 | $1,113 | $104,748,287 | 15 |
| Aug 19, 2006 | 1 | $5,790,436 | +39% | -33% | 3,741 | $1,548 | $110,538,723 | 16 |
| Aug 20, 2006 | 1 | $3,802,540 | -34% | -39% | 3,741 | $1,016 | $114,341,263 | 17 |
| Aug 21, 2006 | 2 | $1,436,866 | -62% | -50% | 3,741 | $384 | $115,778,129 | 18 |
| Aug 22, 2006 | 1 | $1,391,176 | -3% | -50% | 3,741 | $372 | $117,169,305 | 19 |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 1 | $1,261,500 | -9% | -46% | 3,741 | $337 | $118,430,805 | 20 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1 | $1,253,074 | -1% | -44% | 3,741 | $335 | $119,683,879 | 21 |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 3 | $2,428,122 | +94% | -42% | 3,370 | $721 | $122,112,001 | 22 |
| Aug 26, 2006 | 2 | $3,349,374 | +38% | -42% | 3,370 | $994 | $125,461,375 | 23 |
| Aug 27, 2006 | 2 | $2,345,146 | -30% | -38% | 3,370 | $696 | $127,806,521 | 24 |
| Aug 28, 2006 | 4 | $801,876 | -66% | -44% | 3,370 | $238 | $128,608,397 | 25 |
| Aug 29, 2006 | 4 | $786,196 | -2% | -43% | 3,370 | $233 | $129,394,593 | 26 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 4 | $683,939 | -13% | -46% | 3,370 | $203 | $130,078,532 | 27 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 4 | $594,849 | -13% | -53% | 3,370 | $177 | $130,673,381 | 28 |
| Sep 1, 2006 | 6 | $1,491,732 | +151% | -39% | 3,001 | $497 | $132,165,113 | 29 |
| Sep 2, 2006 | 6 | $2,339,828 | +57% | -30% | 3,001 | $780 | $134,504,941 | 30 |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 6 | $2,268,985 | -3% | -3% | 3,001 | $756 | $136,773,926 | 31 |
| Sep 4, 2006 | 7 | $1,527,246 | -33% | +90% | 3,001 | $509 | $138,301,172 | 32 |
| Sep 5, 2006 | 7 | $330,726 | -78% | -58% | 3,001 | $110 | $138,631,898 | 33 |
| Sep 6, 2006 | 7 | $288,206 | -13% | -58% | 3,001 | $96 | $138,920,104 | 34 |
| Sep 7, 2006 | 7 | $260,765 | -10% | -56% | 3,001 | $87 | $139,180,869 | 35 |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 9 | $892,324 | +242% | -40% | 2,617 | $341 | $140,073,193 | 36 |
| Sep 9, 2006 | 9 | $1,397,539 | +57% | -40% | 2,617 | $534 | $141,470,732 | 37 |
| Sep 10, 2006 | 10 | $722,733 | -48% | -68% | 2,617 | $276 | $142,193,465 | 38 |
| Sep 11, 2006 | 10 | $195,282 | -73% | -87% | 2,617 | $75 | $142,388,747 | 39 |
| Sep 12, 2006 | 9 | $215,918 | +11% | -35% | 2,617 | $83 | $142,604,665 | 40 |
| Sep 13, 2006 | 9 | $214,783 | -1% | -25% | 2,617 | $82 | $142,819,448 | 41 |
| Sep 14, 2006 | 9 | $221,130 | +3% | -15% | 2,617 | $84 | $143,040,578 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 | $68,216,958 | 3,803 | $17,938 | $68,216,958 | 1 | |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 1 | $32,368,918 | -53% | 3,803 | $8,511 | $100,585,876 | 2 |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 2 | $19,098,003 | -41% | 3,741 | $5,105 | $119,683,879 | 3 |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 2 | $10,989,502 | -42% | 3,370 | $3,261 | $130,673,381 | 4 |
| Sep 1, 2006 | 6 | $8,507,488 | -23% | 3,001 | $2,835 | $139,180,869 | 5 |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 9 | $3,859,709 | -55% | 2,617 | $1,475 | $143,040,578 | 6 |
| Sep 15, 2006 | 13 | $2,470,199 | -36% | 1,912 | $1,292 | $145,510,777 | 7 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 16 | $1,442,233 | -42% | 1,167 | $1,236 | $146,953,010 | 8 |
| Sep 29, 2006 | 22 | $565,271 | -61% | 669 | $845 | $147,518,281 | 9 |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 23 | $464,285 | -18% | 476 | $975 | $147,982,566 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 30 | $230,811 | -50% | 332 | $695 | $148,213,377 | 11 |
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.