Whistle (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,250,972 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,383,710 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $3,634,682 | |
| OpusData ID: 732910100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises, the friends investigate the origins of the deadly artifact in a desperate effort to stop the horrifying chain of events that they have set in motion.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $705,080 (56.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 34.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,200 opening theaters/1,200 max. theaters, 1.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,250,972 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 6th, 2026 (Wide) by IFC Entertainment Group |
| International Releases: | February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as El Sonido de la Muerte (Mexico)
February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Piskot (Slovakia) February 5th, 2026 (Limited) (Netherlands) February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Pistaljka Smrti (Serbia and Montenegro) February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Ozvena (Czech Republic) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 3rd, 2026 by IFC Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong violent content, gore, drug content and some language. (Rating bulletin 2891 (cert #55555), 6/25/2025) R for strong violent content, gore, drug content and language. (Rating bulletin 2917 (cert #55555) (EDITED FOR RE-RATE.), 12/24/2025) |
| Running Time: | 97 minutes |
| Plot point: | Curses, LGBTQ+ |
| Social setting: | Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Supernatural Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | No Trace Camping, Wild Atlantic Pictures, Black Bear, Independent Film Co., Shudder |
| Production Countries: | Canada, Ireland |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | - | $705,080 | 1,200 | $588 | $705,080 | 1 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | - | $139,787 | -80% | 250 | $559 | $1,137,560 | 2 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $34,224 | -76% | 50 | $684 | $1,220,834 | 3 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $13,796 | -60% | 30 | $460 | $1,245,128 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | - | $346,436 | 1,200 | $289 | $346,436 | 1 | ||
| Feb 7, 2026 | - | $254,491 | -27% | 1,200 | $212 | $600,927 | 2 | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | - | $104,153 | -59% | 1,200 | $87 | $705,080 | 3 | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | - | $73,015 | -30% | 1,200 | $61 | $778,095 | 4 | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | - | $107,202 | +47% | 1,200 | $89 | $885,297 | 5 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | - | $72,430 | -32% | 1,200 | $60 | $957,727 | 6 | |
| Feb 12, 2026 | - | $40,046 | -45% | 1,200 | $33 | $997,773 | 7 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | - | $30,735 | -23% | -91% | 250 | $123 | $1,028,508 | 8 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | - | $75,025 | +144% | -71% | 250 | $300 | $1,103,533 | 9 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | - | $34,027 | -55% | -67% | 250 | $136 | $1,137,560 | 10 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | - | $19,722 | -42% | -73% | 250 | $79 | $1,157,282 | 11 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | - | $15,560 | -21% | -85% | 250 | $62 | $1,172,842 | 12 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | - | $7,995 | -49% | -89% | 250 | $32 | $1,180,837 | 13 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | - | $5,773 | -28% | -86% | 250 | $23 | $1,186,610 | 14 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $11,222 | +94% | -63% | 50 | $224 | $1,197,832 | 15 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | - | $12,372 | +10% | -84% | 50 | $247 | $1,210,204 | 16 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | - | $10,630 | -14% | -69% | 50 | $213 | $1,220,834 | 17 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | - | $2,969 | -72% | -85% | 50 | $59 | $1,223,803 | 18 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | - | $3,598 | +21% | -77% | 50 | $72 | $1,227,401 | 19 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | - | $3,149 | -12% | -61% | 50 | $63 | $1,230,550 | 20 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | - | $782 | -75% | -86% | 50 | $16 | $1,231,332 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | 16 | $997,773 | 1,200 | $831 | $997,773 | 1 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 30 | $188,837 | -81% | 250 | $755 | $1,186,610 | 2 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 40 | $44,722 | -76% | 50 | $894 | $1,231,332 | 3 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 48 | $19,640 | -56% | 30 | $655 | $1,250,972 | 4 |
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 | 2/12/2026 | $194,042 | 169 | 169 | 0 | $362,386 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 2/5/2026 | $29,160 | 61 | 61 | 129 | $79,125 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 3/12/2026 | $0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | $166,793 | 4/22/2026 | |||
| Italy | 2/19/2026 | $267,676 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $390,938 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 2/5/2026 | $57,095 | 42 | 42 | 116 | $178,470 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 2/19/2026 | $16,072 | 49 | 49 | 0 | $26,540 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/19/2026 | $21,021 | 25 | 25 | 0 | $21,021 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Romania | 2/6/2026 | $32,227 | 74 | 74 | 0 | $115,415 | 4/16/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 2/5/2026 | $138,186 | 668 | 668 | 668 | $138,186 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 2/5/2026 | $12,830 | 46 | 46 | 80 | $34,624 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 3/20/2026 | $230,359 | 216 | 216 | 443 | $473,012 | 4/10/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 2/6/2026 | $41,060 | 139 | 139 | 199 | $78,644 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 2/13/2026 | $318,556 | 297 | 297 | 297 | $318,556 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $2,383,710 | 4/22/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Dafne Keen | Chrys Willet | |
| Sophie Nelisse | Ellie Gains | |
| Sky Yang | Rel Taylor | |
| Jhaleil Swaby | Dean Jackson | |
| Ali Skovbye | Grace Browning |
Supporting
| Percy Hynes White | Noah Haggerty | |
| Michelle Fairley | Ivy Raymore | |
| Nick Frost | Mr. Craven | |
| Mika Amonsen | Tanner | |
| Stephen Kalyn | Mason “Horse” Raymore | |
| Conrad Coates | Clayton Jackson | |
| Lanette Ware | Maya Jackson | |
| Christine Sahely | Principal Flynn | |
| Dina Pino | Esme Raymore | |
| Izaak Smith | Pellington Coach | |
| Vicki Kim | The Recruiter | |
| Cameron Norris | Timmy | |
| Carson Durven | Charlie | |
| Mikayla Kong | Asha Nelson | |
| Michael Koras | Tommy | |
| Louis Adams | Doctor | |
| Maynuka Sarwar | Sexy Pennywise | |
| Jack Beeston | Booth Clerk | |
| Scott Clayton | Werewolf | |
| Natasha Tracy Taylor | Woman at Harvest Festival | |
| Jee Yun Lee | Local Reporter | |
| Brandon James Sim | Mr. Craven Doppelganger |
Production and Technical Credits
| Corin Hardy | Director | |
| Owen Egerton | Screenwriter | |
| Owen Egerton | Story by | |
| David Gross | Producer | |
| Macdara Kelleher | Producer | |
| John Keville | Producer | |
| Whitney Brown | Producer | |
| Jesse Shapira | Executive Producer | |
| Jeff Arkuss | Executive Producer | |
| Josh Phillips | Executive Producer | |
| Chantelle Tabrizi | Executive Producer | |
| Daniel Shapira | Executive Producer | |
| Darren Throop | Executive Producer | |
| Corin Hardy | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Robinson | Executive Producer | |
| Joe Iacono | Executive Producer | |
| Jamie Afifi | Executive Producer | |
| John Friedberg | Executive Producer | |
| Llewellyn Radley | Executive Producer | |
| Laura Little | Executive Producer | |
| Adrian Love | Executive Producer | |
| Omar Chalabi | Executive Producer | |
| Jeremy Smith | Executive Producer | |
| Sarah Timlick | Executive Producer | |
| Donna Eperon | Supervising Producer | |
| Kristin Tomecek | Supervising Producer | |
| Catherine Goode | Associate Producer | |
| Bjorn Charpentier | Director of Photography | |
| Jennifer Spence | Production Designer | |
| Leslie Kavanagh | Costume Designer | |
| Steve Newburn | Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer | |
| Paul Jones | Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer | |
| Nicholas Emerson | Editor | |
| Matt Glover | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Dave Sauro | Visual Effects Producer |
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
A misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises, the friends investigate the origins of the deadly artifact in a desperate effort to stop the horrifying chain of events that they have set in motion.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $705,080 (56.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 34.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,200 opening theaters/1,200 max. theaters, 1.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,250,972 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 6th, 2026 (Wide) by IFC Entertainment Group |
| International Releases: | February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as El Sonido de la Muerte (Mexico)
February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Piskot (Slovakia) February 5th, 2026 (Limited) (Netherlands) February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Pistaljka Smrti (Serbia and Montenegro) February 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Ozvena (Czech Republic) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 3rd, 2026 by IFC Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong violent content, gore, drug content and some language. (Rating bulletin 2891 (cert #55555), 6/25/2025) R for strong violent content, gore, drug content and language. (Rating bulletin 2917 (cert #55555) (EDITED FOR RE-RATE.), 12/24/2025) |
| Running Time: | 97 minutes |
| Plot point: | Curses, LGBTQ+ |
| Social setting: | Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Supernatural Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | No Trace Camping, Wild Atlantic Pictures, Black Bear, Independent Film Co., Shudder |
| Production Countries: | Canada, Ireland |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | - | $705,080 | 1,200 | $588 | $705,080 | 1 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | - | $139,787 | -80% | 250 | $559 | $1,137,560 | 2 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $34,224 | -76% | 50 | $684 | $1,220,834 | 3 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $13,796 | -60% | 30 | $460 | $1,245,128 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | - | $346,436 | 1,200 | $289 | $346,436 | 1 | ||
| Feb 7, 2026 | - | $254,491 | -27% | 1,200 | $212 | $600,927 | 2 | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | - | $104,153 | -59% | 1,200 | $87 | $705,080 | 3 | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | - | $73,015 | -30% | 1,200 | $61 | $778,095 | 4 | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | - | $107,202 | +47% | 1,200 | $89 | $885,297 | 5 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | - | $72,430 | -32% | 1,200 | $60 | $957,727 | 6 | |
| Feb 12, 2026 | - | $40,046 | -45% | 1,200 | $33 | $997,773 | 7 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | - | $30,735 | -23% | -91% | 250 | $123 | $1,028,508 | 8 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | - | $75,025 | +144% | -71% | 250 | $300 | $1,103,533 | 9 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | - | $34,027 | -55% | -67% | 250 | $136 | $1,137,560 | 10 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | - | $19,722 | -42% | -73% | 250 | $79 | $1,157,282 | 11 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | - | $15,560 | -21% | -85% | 250 | $62 | $1,172,842 | 12 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | - | $7,995 | -49% | -89% | 250 | $32 | $1,180,837 | 13 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | - | $5,773 | -28% | -86% | 250 | $23 | $1,186,610 | 14 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $11,222 | +94% | -63% | 50 | $224 | $1,197,832 | 15 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | - | $12,372 | +10% | -84% | 50 | $247 | $1,210,204 | 16 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | - | $10,630 | -14% | -69% | 50 | $213 | $1,220,834 | 17 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | - | $2,969 | -72% | -85% | 50 | $59 | $1,223,803 | 18 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | - | $3,598 | +21% | -77% | 50 | $72 | $1,227,401 | 19 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | - | $3,149 | -12% | -61% | 50 | $63 | $1,230,550 | 20 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | - | $782 | -75% | -86% | 50 | $16 | $1,231,332 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | 16 | $997,773 | 1,200 | $831 | $997,773 | 1 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 30 | $188,837 | -81% | 250 | $755 | $1,186,610 | 2 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 40 | $44,722 | -76% | 50 | $894 | $1,231,332 | 3 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 48 | $19,640 | -56% | 30 | $655 | $1,250,972 | 4 |
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 | 2/12/2026 | $194,042 | 169 | 169 | 0 | $362,386 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 2/5/2026 | $29,160 | 61 | 61 | 129 | $79,125 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 3/12/2026 | $0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | $166,793 | 4/22/2026 | |||
| Italy | 2/19/2026 | $267,676 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $390,938 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 2/5/2026 | $57,095 | 42 | 42 | 116 | $178,470 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 2/19/2026 | $16,072 | 49 | 49 | 0 | $26,540 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/19/2026 | $21,021 | 25 | 25 | 0 | $21,021 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Romania | 2/6/2026 | $32,227 | 74 | 74 | 0 | $115,415 | 4/16/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 2/5/2026 | $138,186 | 668 | 668 | 668 | $138,186 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 2/5/2026 | $12,830 | 46 | 46 | 80 | $34,624 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 3/20/2026 | $230,359 | 216 | 216 | 443 | $473,012 | 4/10/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 2/6/2026 | $41,060 | 139 | 139 | 199 | $78,644 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 2/13/2026 | $318,556 | 297 | 297 | 297 | $318,556 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $2,383,710 | 4/22/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Dafne Keen | Chrys Willet | |
| Sophie Nelisse | Ellie Gains | |
| Sky Yang | Rel Taylor | |
| Jhaleil Swaby | Dean Jackson | |
| Ali Skovbye | Grace Browning |
Supporting
| Percy Hynes White | Noah Haggerty | |
| Michelle Fairley | Ivy Raymore | |
| Nick Frost | Mr. Craven | |
| Mika Amonsen | Tanner | |
| Stephen Kalyn | Mason “Horse” Raymore | |
| Conrad Coates | Clayton Jackson | |
| Lanette Ware | Maya Jackson | |
| Christine Sahely | Principal Flynn | |
| Dina Pino | Esme Raymore | |
| Izaak Smith | Pellington Coach | |
| Vicki Kim | The Recruiter | |
| Cameron Norris | Timmy | |
| Carson Durven | Charlie | |
| Mikayla Kong | Asha Nelson | |
| Michael Koras | Tommy | |
| Louis Adams | Doctor | |
| Maynuka Sarwar | Sexy Pennywise | |
| Jack Beeston | Booth Clerk | |
| Scott Clayton | Werewolf | |
| Natasha Tracy Taylor | Woman at Harvest Festival | |
| Jee Yun Lee | Local Reporter | |
| Brandon James Sim | Mr. Craven Doppelganger |
Production and Technical Credits
| Corin Hardy | Director | |
| Owen Egerton | Screenwriter | |
| Owen Egerton | Story by | |
| David Gross | Producer | |
| Macdara Kelleher | Producer | |
| John Keville | Producer | |
| Whitney Brown | Producer | |
| Jesse Shapira | Executive Producer | |
| Jeff Arkuss | Executive Producer | |
| Josh Phillips | Executive Producer | |
| Chantelle Tabrizi | Executive Producer | |
| Daniel Shapira | Executive Producer | |
| Darren Throop | Executive Producer | |
| Corin Hardy | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Robinson | Executive Producer | |
| Joe Iacono | Executive Producer | |
| Jamie Afifi | Executive Producer | |
| John Friedberg | Executive Producer | |
| Llewellyn Radley | Executive Producer | |
| Laura Little | Executive Producer | |
| Adrian Love | Executive Producer | |
| Omar Chalabi | Executive Producer | |
| Jeremy Smith | Executive Producer | |
| Sarah Timlick | Executive Producer | |
| Donna Eperon | Supervising Producer | |
| Kristin Tomecek | Supervising Producer | |
| Catherine Goode | Associate Producer | |
| Bjorn Charpentier | Director of Photography | |
| Jennifer Spence | Production Designer | |
| Leslie Kavanagh | Costume Designer | |
| Steve Newburn | Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer | |
| Paul Jones | Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer | |
| Nicholas Emerson | Editor | |
| Matt Glover | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Dave Sauro | Visual Effects Producer |
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.