Newcomers Can't Crack $10,000
December 5, 2006
Not a single new release was able to top $10,000 on the per theater chart this week; in fact, none even came close.
But two holdovers were able to accomplish that feat.
Leading the way was Volver with an average of $12,675 in 30 theaters, while The History Boys managed $10,359 in 8.
The best of the rest was 10 Items or Less with a mere $36,000 in 15 theaters for an average of $2,395 while The Architect wasn't that far behind with $2,032 in its lone theater.
Both of those films are considered bombs, but they were nonetheless miles ahead of Dreamland with an average of $870 in its five theaters.
Finally, Christmas at Maxwell's had what could be the worst opening ever with a mere $8,200 in 41 theaters for an average of just $200.
Assuming 12 showings a weekend and $6.50 a ticket and that works out to roughly 2.5 people per screening.
This past week also saw milestones reached for a couple Per Theater Charts alumni:
Filed under: Volver, For Your Consideration, The History Boys, Dhoom 2, Ten Items or Less, Christmas at Maxwell's, Dreamland, The Architect