Whalefall (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,933,387 | Details |
| International Box Office | $20,373,020 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $37,306,407 | |
| OpusData ID: 749570100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,837,153 (46.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 45.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,065 opening theaters/3,065 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,933,387 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 16th, 2026 (Wide) by 20th Century Studios |
| International Releases: | October 14th, 2026 (Wide), released as Englouti (France)
October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Belgium) October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Switzerland) October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Italy) October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Philippines) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for peril, violent content, bloody images, some strong language, and thematic content. (Rating bulletin 2955 (cert #55978), 9/23/2026) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Epilogue, Prologue |
| Filming location (state or county): | California, United States |
| Plot point: | Cancer, Rescue, Suicide, Terminal Illness, Underwater, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Survival Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Studios |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 | $7,837,153 | 3,065 | $2,557 | $7,837,153 | 1 | |
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $3,084,163 | -61% | 3,065 | $1,006 | $13,957,597 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 | $1,174,825 | -62% | 2,000 | $587 | $16,498,249 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | P | $900,000 | 0 | $900,000 | ||||
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 | $3,092,009 | 3,065 | $1,009 | $3,092,009 | 1 | ||
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 | $2,799,361 | -9% | 3,065 | $913 | $5,891,370 | 2 | |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 | $1,945,783 | -30% | 3,065 | $635 | $7,837,153 | 3 | |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 | $714,950 | -63% | 3,065 | $233 | $8,552,103 | 4 | |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 | $1,139,411 | +59% | 3,065 | $372 | $9,691,514 | 5 | |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 | $688,170 | -40% | 3,065 | $225 | $10,379,684 | 6 | |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 | $493,750 | -28% | 3,065 | $161 | $10,873,434 | 7 | |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 | $878,566 | +78% | -72% | 3,065 | $287 | $11,752,000 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 | $1,296,442 | +48% | -54% | 3,065 | $423 | $13,048,442 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 | $909,155 | -30% | -53% | 3,065 | $297 | $13,957,597 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 | $311,648 | -66% | -56% | 3,065 | $102 | $14,269,245 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 | $505,214 | +62% | -56% | 3,065 | $165 | $14,774,459 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | - | $320,353 | -37% | -53% | 3,065 | $105 | $15,094,812 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | - | $228,612 | -29% | -54% | 3,065 | $75 | $15,323,424 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | - | $330,654 | +45% | -62% | 2,000 | $165 | $15,654,078 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | - | $406,004 | +23% | -69% | 2,000 | $203 | $16,060,082 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 | $438,167 | +8% | -52% | 2,000 | $219 | $16,498,249 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | - | $164,555 | -62% | -47% | 2,000 | $82 | $16,662,804 | 18 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | - | $270,583 | +64% | -46% | 2,000 | $135 | $16,933,387 | 19 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 | $10,873,434 | 3,065 | $3,548 | $10,873,434 | 1 | |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 | $4,449,990 | -59% | 3,065 | $1,452 | $15,323,424 | 2 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 10/15/2026 | $123,634 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $286,884 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Australia | 10/15/2026 | $295,331 | 266 | 266 | 0 | $622,132 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Austria | 10/15/2026 | $46,518 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $110,423 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Belgium | 10/14/2026 | $70,830 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $155,781 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Brazil | 10/15/2026 | $305,466 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $510,157 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Bulgaria | 10/16/2026 | $29,549 | 120 | 120 | 0 | $54,311 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| Chile | 10/15/2026 | $60,121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $95,868 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| China | 10/16/2026 | $647,652 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $955,260 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Colombia | 10/15/2026 | $175,245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $346,646 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 10/15/2026 | $28,386 | 53 | 53 | 78 | $48,481 | 10/30/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 10/15/2026 | $34,051 | 116 | 116 | 161 | $54,826 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| Denmark | 10/22/2026 | $39,490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $98,947 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Finland | 10/16/2026 | $33,351 | 58 | 58 | 97 | $67,497 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| France | 10/14/2026 | $566,383 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,273,505 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Germany | 10/15/2026 | $523,151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,067,312 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Hong Kong | 10/15/2026 | $134,096 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $297,455 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 10/15/2026 | $44,576 | 58 | 58 | 0 | $80,857 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| India | 10/16/2026 | $65,355 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $156,908 | 10/23/2026 | |||
| Indonesia | 10/14/2026 | $189,168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $343,550 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Italy | 10/14/2026 | $420,070 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $703,082 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Japan | 10/16/2026 | $482,822 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,180,977 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Lithuania | 10/16/2026 | $24,306 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $54,191 | 11/3/2026 | |||
| Malaysia | 10/15/2026 | $159,510 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $401,832 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Mexico | 10/15/2026 | $813,898 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,632,794 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 10/14/2026 | $181,470 | 89 | 89 | 252 | $514,224 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/15/2026 | $34,068 | 0 | 49 | 0 | $69,685 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Norway | 10/16/2026 | $28,347 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $59,003 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Philippines | 10/14/2026 | $144,294 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $262,682 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Poland | 10/16/2026 | $71,760 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $145,126 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 10/15/2026 | $46,477 | 45 | 45 | 0 | $90,535 | 11/3/2026 | |||
| Romania | 10/16/2026 | $40,690 | 89 | 89 | 0 | $84,263 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 10/29/2026 | $214,348 | 139 | 139 | 139 | $214,348 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 10/15/2026 | $19,924 | 46 | 46 | 0 | $39,029 | 10/30/2026 | |||
| Singapore | 10/15/2026 | $61,334 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $135,274 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 10/15/2026 | $15,580 | 44 | 44 | 74 | $28,135 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 10/14/2026 | $423,839 | 621 | 621 | 0 | $561,320 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 10/16/2026 | $316,177 | 268 | 268 | 514 | $752,113 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Sweden | 10/16/2026 | $21,738 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $49,857 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Switzerland | 10/14/2026 | $100,857 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $184,668 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Taiwan | 10/16/2026 | $153,774 | 88 | 88 | 88 | $388,693 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Thailand | 10/15/2026 | $121,575 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $212,267 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 10/16/2026 | $82,390 | 109 | 109 | 247 | $212,122 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 10/16/2026 | $681,374 | 502 | 502 | 502 | $1,525,448 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $4,244,552 | |||||||||
| International Total | $20,373,020 | 11/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Austin Abrams | Jay Gardiner |
Supporting
| Josh Brolin | Mitt Gardiner | |
| Elisabeth Shue | Zara Gardiner | |
| John Ortiz | Hewey | |
| Jane Levy | Eva Gardiner | |
| Emily Rudd | Nan Gardiner |
Production and Technical Credits
| Brian Duffield | Director | |
| Daniel Kraus | Screenwriter | |
| Daniel Kraus | Story based on the novel by | |
| Jeb Brody | Producer | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Allan Mandelbaum | Producer | |
| Doug Merrifield | Executive Producer | |
| Richard Abate | Executive Producer | |
| Will Rowbotham | Executive Producer | |
| Aaron Morton | Cinematographer | |
| Pietro Scalia | Editor | |
| Joseph Trapanese | 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,837,153 (46.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 45.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,065 opening theaters/3,065 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,933,387 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 16th, 2026 (Wide) by 20th Century Studios |
| International Releases: | October 14th, 2026 (Wide), released as Englouti (France)
October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Belgium) October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Switzerland) October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Italy) October 14th, 2026 (Wide) (Philippines) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for peril, violent content, bloody images, some strong language, and thematic content. (Rating bulletin 2955 (cert #55978), 9/23/2026) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Epilogue, Prologue |
| Filming location (state or county): | California, United States |
| Plot point: | Cancer, Rescue, Suicide, Terminal Illness, Underwater, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Survival Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Studios |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 | $7,837,153 | 3,065 | $2,557 | $7,837,153 | 1 | |
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $3,084,163 | -61% | 3,065 | $1,006 | $13,957,597 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 | $1,174,825 | -62% | 2,000 | $587 | $16,498,249 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | P | $900,000 | 0 | $900,000 | ||||
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 | $3,092,009 | 3,065 | $1,009 | $3,092,009 | 1 | ||
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 | $2,799,361 | -9% | 3,065 | $913 | $5,891,370 | 2 | |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 | $1,945,783 | -30% | 3,065 | $635 | $7,837,153 | 3 | |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 | $714,950 | -63% | 3,065 | $233 | $8,552,103 | 4 | |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 | $1,139,411 | +59% | 3,065 | $372 | $9,691,514 | 5 | |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 | $688,170 | -40% | 3,065 | $225 | $10,379,684 | 6 | |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 | $493,750 | -28% | 3,065 | $161 | $10,873,434 | 7 | |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 | $878,566 | +78% | -72% | 3,065 | $287 | $11,752,000 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 | $1,296,442 | +48% | -54% | 3,065 | $423 | $13,048,442 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 | $909,155 | -30% | -53% | 3,065 | $297 | $13,957,597 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 | $311,648 | -66% | -56% | 3,065 | $102 | $14,269,245 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 | $505,214 | +62% | -56% | 3,065 | $165 | $14,774,459 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | - | $320,353 | -37% | -53% | 3,065 | $105 | $15,094,812 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | - | $228,612 | -29% | -54% | 3,065 | $75 | $15,323,424 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | - | $330,654 | +45% | -62% | 2,000 | $165 | $15,654,078 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | - | $406,004 | +23% | -69% | 2,000 | $203 | $16,060,082 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 | $438,167 | +8% | -52% | 2,000 | $219 | $16,498,249 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | - | $164,555 | -62% | -47% | 2,000 | $82 | $16,662,804 | 18 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | - | $270,583 | +64% | -46% | 2,000 | $135 | $16,933,387 | 19 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 | $10,873,434 | 3,065 | $3,548 | $10,873,434 | 1 | |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 | $4,449,990 | -59% | 3,065 | $1,452 | $15,323,424 | 2 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 10/15/2026 | $123,634 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $286,884 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Australia | 10/15/2026 | $295,331 | 266 | 266 | 0 | $622,132 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Austria | 10/15/2026 | $46,518 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $110,423 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Belgium | 10/14/2026 | $70,830 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $155,781 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Brazil | 10/15/2026 | $305,466 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $510,157 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Bulgaria | 10/16/2026 | $29,549 | 120 | 120 | 0 | $54,311 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| Chile | 10/15/2026 | $60,121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $95,868 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| China | 10/16/2026 | $647,652 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $955,260 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Colombia | 10/15/2026 | $175,245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $346,646 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 10/15/2026 | $28,386 | 53 | 53 | 78 | $48,481 | 10/30/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 10/15/2026 | $34,051 | 116 | 116 | 161 | $54,826 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| Denmark | 10/22/2026 | $39,490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $98,947 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Finland | 10/16/2026 | $33,351 | 58 | 58 | 97 | $67,497 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| France | 10/14/2026 | $566,383 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,273,505 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Germany | 10/15/2026 | $523,151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,067,312 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Hong Kong | 10/15/2026 | $134,096 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $297,455 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 10/15/2026 | $44,576 | 58 | 58 | 0 | $80,857 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| India | 10/16/2026 | $65,355 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $156,908 | 10/23/2026 | |||
| Indonesia | 10/14/2026 | $189,168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $343,550 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Italy | 10/14/2026 | $420,070 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $703,082 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Japan | 10/16/2026 | $482,822 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,180,977 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Lithuania | 10/16/2026 | $24,306 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $54,191 | 11/3/2026 | |||
| Malaysia | 10/15/2026 | $159,510 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $401,832 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Mexico | 10/15/2026 | $813,898 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,632,794 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 10/14/2026 | $181,470 | 89 | 89 | 252 | $514,224 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/15/2026 | $34,068 | 0 | 49 | 0 | $69,685 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Norway | 10/16/2026 | $28,347 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $59,003 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Philippines | 10/14/2026 | $144,294 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $262,682 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Poland | 10/16/2026 | $71,760 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $145,126 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 10/15/2026 | $46,477 | 45 | 45 | 0 | $90,535 | 11/3/2026 | |||
| Romania | 10/16/2026 | $40,690 | 89 | 89 | 0 | $84,263 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 10/29/2026 | $214,348 | 139 | 139 | 139 | $214,348 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 10/15/2026 | $19,924 | 46 | 46 | 0 | $39,029 | 10/30/2026 | |||
| Singapore | 10/15/2026 | $61,334 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $135,274 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 10/15/2026 | $15,580 | 44 | 44 | 74 | $28,135 | 10/27/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 10/14/2026 | $423,839 | 621 | 621 | 0 | $561,320 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 10/16/2026 | $316,177 | 268 | 268 | 514 | $752,113 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Sweden | 10/16/2026 | $21,738 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $49,857 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Switzerland | 10/14/2026 | $100,857 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $184,668 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Taiwan | 10/16/2026 | $153,774 | 88 | 88 | 88 | $388,693 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Thailand | 10/15/2026 | $121,575 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $212,267 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 10/16/2026 | $82,390 | 109 | 109 | 247 | $212,122 | 11/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 10/16/2026 | $681,374 | 502 | 502 | 502 | $1,525,448 | 11/2/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $4,244,552 | |||||||||
| International Total | $20,373,020 | 11/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Austin Abrams | Jay Gardiner |
Supporting
| Josh Brolin | Mitt Gardiner | |
| Elisabeth Shue | Zara Gardiner | |
| John Ortiz | Hewey | |
| Jane Levy | Eva Gardiner | |
| Emily Rudd | Nan Gardiner |
Production and Technical Credits
| Brian Duffield | Director | |
| Daniel Kraus | Screenwriter | |
| Daniel Kraus | Story based on the novel by | |
| Jeb Brody | Producer | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Allan Mandelbaum | Producer | |
| Doug Merrifield | Executive Producer | |
| Richard Abate | Executive Producer | |
| Will Rowbotham | Executive Producer | |
| Aaron Morton | Cinematographer | |
| Pietro Scalia | Editor | |
| Joseph Trapanese | 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.