Death of a Superhero (2012)

Death of a Superhero poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $607Details
International Box Office $33,263Details
Worldwide Box Office $33,870
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Donald is a teenager with extraordinary artistic talents. His future as a graphic novel artist should be bright. As his life is consumed by fantastic daydreams, Donald soon discovers that a very real enemy is trying to kill him. With an unorthodox psychologist teaching Donald to find the light in life in an otherwise dark world, DEATH OF A SUPERHERO tells the story of discovering life, love, and death in this exceptionally honest portrayal of a teenage boy facing his own mortality.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$345 (56.8% of total gross)
Legs:1.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/1 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $819

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 18,401-18,500) 18,424 $607
All Time International Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,049 $33,263
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,401-28,500) 28,445 $33,870
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,322 $607

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 4th, 2012 (Limited) by TriBeca Films
International Releases: August 30th, 2012 (Wide) (Germany)
October 26th, 2012 (Wide) (Austria)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 96 minutes
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Keywords: Artists, High School Hell, Terminal Illness, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Loss Of Virginity, Therapists / Therapy, Animated Sequences
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Animation/Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Bavaria Pictures, Grand Pictures
Production Countries: Germany, Ireland
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 18,401-18,500) 18,424 $607
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 17,601-17,700) 17,618 $819
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,301-17,400) 17,396 $607
Top 2012 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 592 $607
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,322 $607
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,328 $819
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 393 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,495 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 218 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,649 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,447 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,182 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies 46 $607

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 4, 2012 110 $345   1 $345   $345 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 4, 2012 108 $607   1 $607   $607 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Austria 10/26/2012 $0 0 2 2 $1,904 12/12/2015
Germany 8/30/2012 $21,100 34 34 34 $31,359 12/11/2015
 
International Total$33,263 12/12/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,049 $33,263
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 19,701-19,800) 19,762 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,155 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 236 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,004 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,136 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,067 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies 16 $33,263

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,401-28,500) 28,445 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 26,801-26,900) 26,871 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,235 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 257 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,335 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,226 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,955 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies 27 $33,870

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.

Leading Cast

Thomas Brodie-Sangster Donald Clarke

Supporting Cast

Andy Serkis Dr. Adrian King
Aisling Loftus Shelly
Michael McElhatton James Clarke
Sharon Horgan Renata Clarke
Jessica Schwarz Tanya

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Ian Fitzgibbon Director
Anthony McCarten Screenwriter
Tom Fahrmann Director of Photography
Tony Cranstoun Editor
Mark Geraghty Production Designer
Kathy Strachan Costume Designer
Louise Myler Make-up and Hair Designer
Marius Ruhland Composer
Ros Hubbard Casting Director
Louise Kiely Casting Director
Siegfried Wagner Casting Director
Ailish McElmeel Associate Producer
Lukas Batthyany Associate Producer
Tilo Seiffert Associate Producer
Matthias Esche Executive Producer
Jan S. Kaiser Executive Producer
Anthony McCarten Executive Producer
Paul Donovan Executive Producer
Mark Porsche Co-Producer
Michael Coldewey Co-Producer
Christian Sommer Co-Producer
Astrid Kahmke Producer
Philipp Kreuzer Producer
Michael Garland Producer

Avengers are the Best on the Per Theater Chart

May 8th, 2012

The Avengers opened on top of the per theater chart with a record-breaking average of $47,698. This is the highest ever for a number one film. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was in second place with an average of $27,298 in 27 theaters. It should have little trouble expanding. Last week's winner, Bernie, slipped to third place with an average of $17,568 in five theaters. It too should expand. More...

The Best Exotic Limited Releases

May 4th, 2012

It's a good week for limited releases, mostly because it is the week The Best-Exotic Marigold Hotel comes out. Given its international run, its chances at success on the domestic front are very strong. There are a couple other new releases that I'm cautiously optimistic about: Death of a Superhero and First Position. Perhaps summer will get off to a strong start on the limited release front as well as the wide release front. More...


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Synopsis

Donald is a teenager with extraordinary artistic talents. His future as a graphic novel artist should be bright. As his life is consumed by fantastic daydreams, Donald soon discovers that a very real enemy is trying to kill him. With an unorthodox psychologist teaching Donald to find the light in life in an otherwise dark world, DEATH OF A SUPERHERO tells the story of discovering life, love, and death in this exceptionally honest portrayal of a teenage boy facing his own mortality.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$345 (56.8% of total gross)
Legs:1.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/1 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $819

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 18,401-18,500) 18,424 $607
All Time International Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,049 $33,263
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,401-28,500) 28,445 $33,870
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,322 $607

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 4th, 2012 (Limited) by TriBeca Films
International Releases: August 30th, 2012 (Wide) (Germany)
October 26th, 2012 (Wide) (Austria)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 96 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Nanny McPhee
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Artists, High School Hell, Terminal Illness, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Loss Of Virginity, Therapists / Therapy, Animated Sequences
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Animation/Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Bavaria Pictures, Grand Pictures
Production Countries: Germany, Ireland
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Thomas Brodie-Sangster Donald Clarke

Supporting Cast

Andy Serkis Dr. Adrian King
Aisling Loftus Shelly
Michael McElhatton James Clarke
Sharon Horgan Renata Clarke
Jessica Schwarz Tanya

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Ian Fitzgibbon Director
Anthony McCarten Screenwriter
Tom Fahrmann Director of Photography
Tony Cranstoun Editor
Mark Geraghty Production Designer
Kathy Strachan Costume Designer
Louise Myler Make-up and Hair Designer
Marius Ruhland Composer
Ros Hubbard Casting Director
Louise Kiely Casting Director
Siegfried Wagner Casting Director
Ailish McElmeel Associate Producer
Lukas Batthyany Associate Producer
Tilo Seiffert Associate Producer
Matthias Esche Executive Producer
Jan S. Kaiser Executive Producer
Anthony McCarten Executive Producer
Paul Donovan Executive Producer
Mark Porsche Co-Producer
Michael Coldewey Co-Producer
Christian Sommer Co-Producer
Astrid Kahmke Producer
Philipp Kreuzer Producer
Michael Garland Producer

Avengers are the Best on the Per Theater Chart

May 8th, 2012

The Avengers opened on top of the per theater chart with a record-breaking average of $47,698. This is the highest ever for a number one film. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was in second place with an average of $27,298 in 27 theaters. It should have little trouble expanding. Last week's winner, Bernie, slipped to third place with an average of $17,568 in five theaters. It too should expand. More...

The Best Exotic Limited Releases

May 4th, 2012

It's a good week for limited releases, mostly because it is the week The Best-Exotic Marigold Hotel comes out. Given its international run, its chances at success on the domestic front are very strong. There are a couple other new releases that I'm cautiously optimistic about: Death of a Superhero and First Position. Perhaps summer will get off to a strong start on the limited release front as well as the wide release front. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 18,401-18,500) 18,424 $607
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 17,601-17,700) 17,618 $819
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,301-17,400) 17,396 $607
Top 2012 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 592 $607
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,322 $607
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,328 $819
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 393 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,495 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 218 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,649 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,447 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,182 $607
All Time Domestic Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies 46 $607

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 4, 2012 110 $345   1 $345   $345 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 4, 2012 108 $607   1 $607   $607 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Austria 10/26/2012 $0 0 2 2 $1,904 12/12/2015
Germany 8/30/2012 $21,100 34 34 34 $31,359 12/11/2015
 
International Total$33,263 12/12/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,049 $33,263
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 19,701-19,800) 19,762 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,155 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 236 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,004 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,136 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,067 $33,263
All Time International Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies 16 $33,263

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,401-28,500) 28,445 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 26,801-26,900) 26,871 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,235 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 257 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,335 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,226 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,955 $33,870
All Time Worldwide Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies 27 $33,870

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.