L’etranger (2025)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $314,981 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,151,313 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,466,294 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Meursault works as a clerk at an office in Algiers during the French colonial occupation. A modest man who keeps to himself, Meursault finds his routine upended by the sudden death of his mother. At her funeral, he faces scrutiny from all corners for his failure to perform his grief. Meursault’s reputation for otherworldly detachment carries over to all aspects of his life, from his tentative romance with Marie to his indifference to professional advancement. As Meursault gets swept up in a cycle of escalating reprisals among his neighbors, tensions come to a head when he murders an Arab man on the beach. A Frenchman may offer many defenses for shooting an Arab in Algeria, but Meursault’s refusal of excuse or remorse shakes colonial society to its core.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $21,033 (6.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 12.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/33 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $314,981 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 3rd, 2026 (Limited) by Music Box Films, released as The Stranger |
| International Releases: | October 29th, 2025 (Limited) (France)
December 19th, 2025 (Limited), released as El Extranjero (Spain) January 1st, 2026 (Limited), released as Der Fremde (Germany) February 12th, 2026 (Limited) (Croatia) February 26th, 2026 (Limited) (Netherlands) |
| Video Release: | May 19th, 2026 by Music Box Films Video, released as The Stranger |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/11/2026) |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Retro Black and White |
| Film festival: | Venice Film Festival 2025 |
| Geographical setting: | Algeria |
| Plot point: | Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Crime, LGBTQ+, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1930s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $21,033 | 2 | $10,517 | $21,033 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $41,137 | +96% | 16 | $2,571 | $76,271 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | - | $53,471 | +30% | 33 | $1,620 | $154,011 | 3 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | - | $27,480 | -49% | 25 | $1,099 | $209,600 | 4 |
| May 1, 2026 | - | $16,752 | -39% | 20 | $838 | $242,932 | 5 |
| May 8, 2026 | - | $12,685 | -24% | 13 | $976 | $263,930 | 6 |
| May 15, 2026 | - | $10,405 | -18% | 16 | $650 | $283,509 | 7 |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $10,449 | n/c | 16 | $653 | $303,417 | 8 |
| May 29, 2026 | - | $2,938 | -72% | 6 | $490 | $313,125 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 28 | $35,134 | 2 | $17,567 | $35,134 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 23 | $65,406 | +86% | 16 | $4,088 | $100,540 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 26 | $81,580 | +25% | 33 | $2,472 | $182,120 | 3 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 28 | $44,060 | -46% | 25 | $1,762 | $226,180 | 4 |
| May 1, 2026 | 32 | $25,065 | -43% | 20 | $1,253 | $251,245 | 5 |
| May 8, 2026 | 30 | $21,859 | -13% | 14 | $1,561 | $273,104 | 6 |
| May 15, 2026 | 30 | $19,864 | -9% | 16 | $1,242 | $292,968 | 7 |
| May 22, 2026 | 33 | $17,219 | -13% | 8 | $2,152 | $310,187 | 8 |
| May 29, 2026 | 38 | $4,794 | -72% | 6 | $799 | $314,981 | 9 |
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Synopsis
Meursault works as a clerk at an office in Algiers during the French colonial occupation. A modest man who keeps to himself, Meursault finds his routine upended by the sudden death of his mother. At her funeral, he faces scrutiny from all corners for his failure to perform his grief. Meursault’s reputation for otherworldly detachment carries over to all aspects of his life, from his tentative romance with Marie to his indifference to professional advancement. As Meursault gets swept up in a cycle of escalating reprisals among his neighbors, tensions come to a head when he murders an Arab man on the beach. A Frenchman may offer many defenses for shooting an Arab in Algeria, but Meursault’s refusal of excuse or remorse shakes colonial society to its core.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $21,033 (6.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 12.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/33 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $314,981 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 3rd, 2026 (Limited) by Music Box Films, released as The Stranger |
| International Releases: | October 29th, 2025 (Limited) (France)
December 19th, 2025 (Limited), released as El Extranjero (Spain) January 1st, 2026 (Limited), released as Der Fremde (Germany) February 12th, 2026 (Limited) (Croatia) February 26th, 2026 (Limited) (Netherlands) |
| Video Release: | May 19th, 2026 by Music Box Films Video, released as The Stranger |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/11/2026) |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Retro Black and White |
| Film festival: | Venice Film Festival 2025 |
| Geographical setting: | Algeria |
| Plot point: | Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Crime, LGBTQ+, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1930s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $21,033 | 2 | $10,517 | $21,033 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $41,137 | +96% | 16 | $2,571 | $76,271 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | - | $53,471 | +30% | 33 | $1,620 | $154,011 | 3 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | - | $27,480 | -49% | 25 | $1,099 | $209,600 | 4 |
| May 1, 2026 | - | $16,752 | -39% | 20 | $838 | $242,932 | 5 |
| May 8, 2026 | - | $12,685 | -24% | 13 | $976 | $263,930 | 6 |
| May 15, 2026 | - | $10,405 | -18% | 16 | $650 | $283,509 | 7 |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $10,449 | n/c | 16 | $653 | $303,417 | 8 |
| May 29, 2026 | - | $2,938 | -72% | 6 | $490 | $313,125 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 28 | $35,134 | 2 | $17,567 | $35,134 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 23 | $65,406 | +86% | 16 | $4,088 | $100,540 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 26 | $81,580 | +25% | 33 | $2,472 | $182,120 | 3 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 28 | $44,060 | -46% | 25 | $1,762 | $226,180 | 4 |
| May 1, 2026 | 32 | $25,065 | -43% | 20 | $1,253 | $251,245 | 5 |
| May 8, 2026 | 30 | $21,859 | -13% | 14 | $1,561 | $273,104 | 6 |
| May 15, 2026 | 30 | $19,864 | -9% | 16 | $1,242 | $292,968 | 7 |
| May 22, 2026 | 33 | $17,219 | -13% | 8 | $2,152 | $310,187 | 8 |
| May 29, 2026 | 38 | $4,794 | -72% | 6 | $799 | $314,981 | 9 |
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.