Science Fair (2018)

Science Fair
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $278,350Details
International Box Office $1,141Details
Worldwide Box Office $279,491
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $37,214 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $37,214
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Science Fair follows nine high school students from around the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks and, of course, hormones, on their journey to compete at The International Science and Engineering Fair. As 1,700 of the smartest, quirkiest teens from 78 different countries face off, only one will be named Best in Fair. The film offers a front seat to the victories, defeats and motivations of an incredible group of young men and women who are on a path to change their lives, and the world, through science.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,231 (4.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.48 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/49 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $329,372

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,097 $278,350
All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,901-30,000) 29,915 $1,141
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,601-20,700) 20,609 $279,491
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,235 $278,350

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 14th, 2018 (Limited) by National Geographic Entertainment
International Releases: October 19th, 2018 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: May 7th, 2019 by National Geographic Video
MPAA Rating: PG for some thematic elements and brief language.
(Rating bulletin 2533 (Cert #51671), 6/27/2018)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Samsara
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Keywords: Science Fair, Inventor, Research Scientist, International Competition
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: National Geographic Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,097 $278,350
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,813 $329,372
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,147 $278,350
Top 2018 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 287 $278,350
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,235 $278,350
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,508 $329,372
Top 2018 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 134 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,117 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,801-9,900) 9,894 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 501-600) 574 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 501-600) 508 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,559 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for National Geographic Entertainment Movies 13 $278,350

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2018 65 $11,231   1 $11,231   $11,231 1
Sep 21, 2018 54 $18,170 +62% 5 $3,634   $41,693 2
Sep 28, 2018 48 $62,160 +242% 27 $2,302   $110,844 3
Oct 5, 2018 43 $37,350 -40% 36 $1,038   $166,836 4
Oct 12, 2018 53 $12,480 -67% 26 $480   $195,908 5
Nov 2, 2018 61 $7,814   8 $977   $250,306 8
Nov 23, 2018 58 $4,920   5 $984   $269,810 11
Nov 30, 2018 64 $2,155 -56% 8 $269   $271,965 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2018 57 $23,523   1 $23,523   $23,523 1
Sep 21, 2018 54 $25,161 +7% 9 $2,796   $48,684 2
Sep 28, 2018 47 $80,802 +221% 49 $1,649   $129,486 3
Oct 5, 2018 48 $53,942 -33% 36 $1,498   $183,428 4
Oct 12, 2018 56 $23,930 -56% 28 $855   $207,358 5
Oct 19, 2018 49 $24,298 +2% 17 $1,429   $231,836 6
Oct 26, 2018 61 $10,656 -56% 12 $888   $242,492 7
Nov 2, 2018 60 $12,654 +19% 10 $1,265   $255,146 8
Nov 9, 2018 59 $9,744 -23% 8 $1,218   $264,890 9
Nov 23, 2018 64 $4,920   5 $984   $269,810 11
Nov 30, 2018 69 $3,008 -39% 3 $1,003   $272,818 12
Dec 7, 2018 86 $1,041 -65% 3 $347   $276,014 13
Dec 14, 2018 72 $2,336 +124% 4 $584   $278,350 14

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
United Kingdom 10/19/2018 $1,141 4 4 4 $1,141 10/24/2018
 
International Total$1,141 10/24/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,901-30,000) 29,915 $1,141
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 28,401-28,500) 28,487 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,782 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 26,001-26,100) 26,006 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,295 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,034 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,207 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for National Geographic Entertainment Movies 16 $1,141

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,601-20,700) 20,609 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 19,101-19,200) 19,146 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,913 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,574 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,067 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 904 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,745 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for National Geographic Entertainment Movies 14 $279,491

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.

Production and Technical Credits

Cristina Costantini Director
Darren Foster Director

Theater Averages: Museum Sneaks away with First Place

September 20th, 2018

Museum

It was a crowded week on the theater average chart with five films in the $10,000 club. This includes Museum, which led the way with $16,554 in its lone theater. Hal actually jumped into the $10,000 club with $12,150 in one theater during its second weekend of release. Lizzie was the widest release in the $10,000 club with an average of $11,895 in four theaters. Science Fair was next with $11,231 in one theater. Another documentary, The Dawn Wall, was next with an average of $10,829 in two theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: Predator Misses Expectations, Still Tops Soft Weekend

September 16th, 2018

The Predator

This isn’t a great weekend at the box office, as three of the four new releases are missing expectations, according to studio Sunday morning estimates, as well as the biggest holdover. The Predator will come out on top with $24.0 million over the weekend, but, while that’s not bad for a September release, there’s not a lot to be excited about either. Its reviews are just 34% positive, while it only managed a C plus from CinemaScore, both of which suggest short legs. It is way too early to tell how it will perform internationally, but it only managed fourth place in South Korea with a total opening of $1.2 million on 572 screens. That’s not good and the film needs to be a major hit outside of the domestic market if it is to break even any time soon. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: No Limited Releases are Alone this Week

September 14th, 2018

I am Not a Witch

Every week, I have to decide which limited releases to talk about in the main list of this column. Usually I limit myself to those with double-digit reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Last week, there were so few limited releases to talk about, I included some that I wouldn’t normally include. This week, there are about 30 films coming out in limited release, so I have to be extra judicious and cut some films just to keep the list manageable. Unfortunately, it feels like a case of quantity over quality. There are some movies that are getting excellent reviews, but a lot of movies that had strong pre-release buzz are disappointing critically. There are some I’m interested in, like I Think We’re Alone Now, but that’s more for the cast than the reviews. Mandy is one of the best films, but it is playing on Video on Demand, so I don’t expect it will do well at the box office. There are also several documentaries, with Science Fair being the one I want to see the most. More...

Science Fair Trailer

September 12th, 2018

Documentary opens on Friday... Full Movie Details. More...


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Synopsis

Science Fair follows nine high school students from around the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks and, of course, hormones, on their journey to compete at The International Science and Engineering Fair. As 1,700 of the smartest, quirkiest teens from 78 different countries face off, only one will be named Best in Fair. The film offers a front seat to the victories, defeats and motivations of an incredible group of young men and women who are on a path to change their lives, and the world, through science.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,231 (4.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.48 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/49 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $329,372

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,097 $278,350
All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,901-30,000) 29,915 $1,141
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,601-20,700) 20,609 $279,491
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,235 $278,350

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 14th, 2018 (Limited) by National Geographic Entertainment
International Releases: October 19th, 2018 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: May 7th, 2019 by National Geographic Video
MPAA Rating: PG for some thematic elements and brief language.
(Rating bulletin 2533 (Cert #51671), 6/27/2018)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Samsara
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Science Fair, Inventor, Research Scientist, International Competition
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: National Geographic Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Production and Technical Credits

Cristina Costantini Director
Darren Foster Director

Theater Averages: Museum Sneaks away with First Place

September 20th, 2018

Museum

It was a crowded week on the theater average chart with five films in the $10,000 club. This includes Museum, which led the way with $16,554 in its lone theater. Hal actually jumped into the $10,000 club with $12,150 in one theater during its second weekend of release. Lizzie was the widest release in the $10,000 club with an average of $11,895 in four theaters. Science Fair was next with $11,231 in one theater. Another documentary, The Dawn Wall, was next with an average of $10,829 in two theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: Predator Misses Expectations, Still Tops Soft Weekend

September 16th, 2018

The Predator

This isn’t a great weekend at the box office, as three of the four new releases are missing expectations, according to studio Sunday morning estimates, as well as the biggest holdover. The Predator will come out on top with $24.0 million over the weekend, but, while that’s not bad for a September release, there’s not a lot to be excited about either. Its reviews are just 34% positive, while it only managed a C plus from CinemaScore, both of which suggest short legs. It is way too early to tell how it will perform internationally, but it only managed fourth place in South Korea with a total opening of $1.2 million on 572 screens. That’s not good and the film needs to be a major hit outside of the domestic market if it is to break even any time soon. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: No Limited Releases are Alone this Week

September 14th, 2018

I am Not a Witch

Every week, I have to decide which limited releases to talk about in the main list of this column. Usually I limit myself to those with double-digit reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Last week, there were so few limited releases to talk about, I included some that I wouldn’t normally include. This week, there are about 30 films coming out in limited release, so I have to be extra judicious and cut some films just to keep the list manageable. Unfortunately, it feels like a case of quantity over quality. There are some movies that are getting excellent reviews, but a lot of movies that had strong pre-release buzz are disappointing critically. There are some I’m interested in, like I Think We’re Alone Now, but that’s more for the cast than the reviews. Mandy is one of the best films, but it is playing on Video on Demand, so I don’t expect it will do well at the box office. There are also several documentaries, with Science Fair being the one I want to see the most. More...

Science Fair Trailer

September 12th, 2018

Documentary opens on Friday... Full Movie Details. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,097 $278,350
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,813 $329,372
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,147 $278,350
Top 2018 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 287 $278,350
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,235 $278,350
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,508 $329,372
Top 2018 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 134 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,117 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,801-9,900) 9,894 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 501-600) 574 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 501-600) 508 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,559 $278,350
All Time Domestic Box Office for National Geographic Entertainment Movies 13 $278,350

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2018 65 $11,231   1 $11,231   $11,231 1
Sep 21, 2018 54 $18,170 +62% 5 $3,634   $41,693 2
Sep 28, 2018 48 $62,160 +242% 27 $2,302   $110,844 3
Oct 5, 2018 43 $37,350 -40% 36 $1,038   $166,836 4
Oct 12, 2018 53 $12,480 -67% 26 $480   $195,908 5
Nov 2, 2018 61 $7,814   8 $977   $250,306 8
Nov 23, 2018 58 $4,920   5 $984   $269,810 11
Nov 30, 2018 64 $2,155 -56% 8 $269   $271,965 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2018 57 $23,523   1 $23,523   $23,523 1
Sep 21, 2018 54 $25,161 +7% 9 $2,796   $48,684 2
Sep 28, 2018 47 $80,802 +221% 49 $1,649   $129,486 3
Oct 5, 2018 48 $53,942 -33% 36 $1,498   $183,428 4
Oct 12, 2018 56 $23,930 -56% 28 $855   $207,358 5
Oct 19, 2018 49 $24,298 +2% 17 $1,429   $231,836 6
Oct 26, 2018 61 $10,656 -56% 12 $888   $242,492 7
Nov 2, 2018 60 $12,654 +19% 10 $1,265   $255,146 8
Nov 9, 2018 59 $9,744 -23% 8 $1,218   $264,890 9
Nov 23, 2018 64 $4,920   5 $984   $269,810 11
Nov 30, 2018 69 $3,008 -39% 3 $1,003   $272,818 12
Dec 7, 2018 86 $1,041 -65% 3 $347   $276,014 13
Dec 14, 2018 72 $2,336 +124% 4 $584   $278,350 14

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
United Kingdom 10/19/2018 $1,141 4 4 4 $1,141 10/24/2018
 
International Total$1,141 10/24/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,901-30,000) 29,915 $1,141
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 28,401-28,500) 28,487 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,782 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 26,001-26,100) 26,006 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,295 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,034 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,207 $1,141
All Time International Box Office for National Geographic Entertainment Movies 16 $1,141

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,601-20,700) 20,609 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 19,101-19,200) 19,146 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,913 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,574 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,067 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 904 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,745 $279,491
All Time Worldwide Box Office for National Geographic Entertainment Movies 14 $279,491

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.