Zoolander 2 (2016)

Zoolander 2 poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $28,848,693Details
International Box Office $26,500,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $55,348,693
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $1,700,906 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $1,671,047 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $3,371,953
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Blue Steel. Le Tigre. Magnum… looks powerful enough to halt a Chinese throwing star mid-air and thwart the plans of an evil mastermind’s global takeover. There is only one male model and one male model alone who is capable of conjuring such beauty and power with a pout… Derek Zoolander. When we last saw male models Derek and Hansel, they were enjoying the wonders of the “Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too,” and Mugatu was behind bars. An unforeseen catastrophe strikes the Center and forces the duo into seclusion, living off the grid. Fifteen age-defying years later we find a still shamed Derek and Hansel leading isolated, separate lives, shut-out from the rest of the world. When each receives a special invitation to star in a major world fashion event in the ancient and mysterious city of Rome, they are unable to deny the allure of returning to their former glory and make their way back to civilization. Upon arrival, Derek and Hansel meet the bizarre and eccentric designers that are behind the new fashion empire. The two rapidly realize the fashion world they once knew has drastically changed, thrusting them awkwardly and literally back into the spotlight. While they struggle to find relevance in this strange new world of blogging, vlogging, and anti-fashion fashion, they are recruited to help stop a calculated and deadly plot that if not stopped, would destroy forever the hopes for fashion to return to its revered and glorious status. Only Derek and Hansel have the power to SAVE FASHION.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,841,146 (48.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:52.1% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,394 opening theaters/3,418 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $35,952,475

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Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 12th, 2016 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: February 5th, 2016 (Limited) (Australia)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Argentina)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Australia)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Chile)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Colombia)
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Video Release: May 3rd, 2016 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content, a scene of exaggerated violence, and brief strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2410 (Cert #50221), 2/3/2016)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Franchise: Zoolander
Comparisons: vs. Barbershop
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Keywords: Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Fashion, Models, Delayed Sequel, Gratuitous Cameos, Prologue, Intertitle, Interpol, Assassination, Pop Music, Non-Chronological, 2000s, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Orphanage, Archival Footage of Previous Installment, Retirement, Out of Retirement, Comeback, Friendly Ghost, False Identity, Surprise Twist, Romance, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Paramount Pictures, Red Hour Productions, Scott Rudin Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day) 87 $13,841,146 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 141 $17,484,398 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 88 $15,881,410 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 105 $20,061,696 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day) 53 $13,841,146 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 72 $17,484,398 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 54 $15,881,410 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 60 $20,061,696 Feb 12, 2016 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 12, 2016 4 $13,841,146   3,394 $4,078   $13,841,146 1
Feb 19, 2016 7 $5,455,344 -61% 3,418 $1,596   $23,673,355 2
Feb 26, 2016 12 $2,232,829 -59% 1,974 $1,131   $27,343,298 3
Mar 4, 2016 26 $367,168 -84% 407 $902   $28,321,635 4
Mar 11, 2016 32 $177,642 -52% 244 $728   $28,615,680 5
Mar 18, 2016 45 $83,484 -53% 166 $503   $28,779,288 6
Mar 25, 2016 57 $18,284 -78% 60 $305   $28,837,115 7

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 11, 2016 P $750,000     0     $750,000  
Feb 12, 2016 3 $4,172,403     3,394 $1,229   $4,172,403 1
Feb 13, 2016 4 $4,618,317 +11%   3,394 $1,361   $8,790,720 2
Feb 14, 2016 4 $5,050,426 +9%   3,394 $1,488   $13,841,146 3
Feb 15, 2016 3 $2,040,264 -60%   3,394 $601   $15,881,410 4
Feb 16, 2016 4 $987,828 -52%   3,394 $291   $16,869,238 5
Feb 17, 2016 4 $677,058 -31%   3,394 $199   $17,546,296 6
Feb 18, 2016 4 $671,715 -1%   3,394 $198   $18,218,011 7
Feb 19, 2016 7 $1,585,457 +136% -62% 3,418 $464   $19,803,468 8
Feb 20, 2016 7 $2,467,767 +56% -47% 3,418 $722   $22,271,235 9
Feb 21, 2016 7 $1,402,120 -43% -72% 3,418 $410   $23,673,355 10
Feb 22, 2016 7 $329,207 -77% -84% 3,418 $96   $24,002,562 11
Feb 23, 2016 7 $463,945 +41% -53% 3,418 $136   $24,466,507 12
Feb 24, 2016 8 $331,485 -29% -51% 3,418 $97   $24,797,992 13
Feb 25, 2016 8 $312,477 -6% -53% 3,418 $91   $25,110,469 14
Feb 26, 2016 12 $620,361 +99% -61% 1,974 $314   $25,730,830 15
Feb 27, 2016 12 $1,060,294 +71% -57% 1,974 $537   $26,791,124 16
Feb 28, 2016 12 $552,174 -48% -61% 1,974 $280   $27,343,298 17
Feb 29, 2016 13 $146,077 -74% -56% 1,974 $74   $27,489,375 18
Mar 1, 2016 12 $193,447 +32% -58% 1,974 $98   $27,682,822 19
Mar 2, 2016 13 $157,560 -19% -52% 1,974 $80   $27,840,382 20
Mar 3, 2016 13 $114,085 -28% -63% 1,974 $58   $27,954,467 21
Mar 4, 2016 - $100,621 -12% -84% 407 $247   $28,055,088 22
Mar 5, 2016 - $157,489 +57% -85% 407 $387   $28,212,577 23
Mar 6, 2016 - $109,058 -31% -80% 407 $268   $28,321,635 24
Mar 7, 2016 - $29,963 -73% -79% 407 $74   $28,351,598 25
Mar 8, 2016 - $36,075 +20% -81% 407 $89   $28,387,673 26
Mar 9, 2016 - $27,236 -25% -83% 407 $67   $28,414,909 27
Mar 10, 2016 - $23,129 -15% -80% 407 $57   $28,438,038 28
Mar 11, 2016 - $48,412 +109% -52% 244 $198   $28,486,450 29
Mar 12, 2016 - $78,227 +62% -50% 244 $321   $28,564,677 30
Mar 13, 2016 - $51,003 -35% -53% 244 $209   $28,615,680 31
Mar 14, 2016 - $20,929 -59% -30% 244 $86   $28,636,609 32
Mar 15, 2016 - $22,595 +8% -37% 244 $93   $28,659,204 33
Mar 16, 2016 - $18,635 -18% -32% 244 $76   $28,677,839 34
Mar 17, 2016 - $17,965 -4% -22% 244 $74   $28,695,804 35
Mar 18, 2016 - $23,698 +32% -51% 166 $143   $28,719,502 36
Mar 19, 2016 - $35,924 +52% -54% 166 $216   $28,755,426 37
Mar 20, 2016 - $23,862 -34% -53% 166 $144   $28,779,288 38
Mar 21, 2016 - $10,394 -56% -50% 166 $63   $28,789,682 39
Mar 22, 2016 - $9,713 -7% -57% 166 $59   $28,799,395 40
Mar 23, 2016 - $9,369 -4% -50% 166 $56   $28,808,764 41
Mar 24, 2016 - $10,067 +7% -44% 166 $61   $28,818,831 42
Mar 25, 2016 - $5,797 -42% -76% 60 $97   $28,824,628 43
Mar 26, 2016 - $7,036 +21% -80% 60 $117   $28,831,664 44
Mar 27, 2016 - $5,451 -23% -77% 60 $91   $28,837,115 45
Mar 28, 2016 - $3,405 -38% -67% 60 $57   $28,840,520 46
Mar 29, 2016 - $2,189 -36% -77% 60 $36   $28,842,709 47
Mar 30, 2016 - $3,335 +52% -64% 60 $56   $28,846,044 48
Mar 31, 2016 - $2,649 -21% -74% 60 $44   $28,848,693 49

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 12, 2016 4 $18,218,011   3,394 $5,368   $18,218,011 1
Feb 19, 2016 7 $6,892,458 -62% 3,418 $2,017   $25,110,469 2
Feb 26, 2016 12 $2,843,998 -59% 1,974 $1,441   $27,954,467 3
Mar 4, 2016 24 $483,571 -83% 407 $1,188   $28,438,038 4
Mar 11, 2016 34 $257,766 -47% 244 $1,056   $28,695,804 5
Mar 18, 2016 45 $123,027 -52% 166 $741   $28,818,831 6
Mar 25, 2016 61 $29,862 -76% 60 $498   $28,848,693 7

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 2/11/2016 $503,704 96 96 209 $1,136,717 4/19/2016
Australia 2/5/2016 $653,709 125 358 1,445 $5,385,416 6/9/2016
Austria 2/18/2016 $98,256 60 60 175 $220,994 6/9/2016
Belgium 2/24/2016 $50,395 42 42 68 $65,081 6/9/2016
Bolivia 3/3/2016 $23,261 7 7 16 $61,786 12/31/2018
Brazil 3/3/2016 $78,670 104 104 170 $120,163 6/9/2016
Bulgaria 2/12/2016 $18,187 32 32 94 $40,933 2/26/2019
Cambodia 2/18/2016 $0 0 3 3 $16,909 12/31/2018
Central America 2/25/2016 $81,339 71 71 104 $136,804 3/29/2016
Chile 2/11/2016 $65,845 37 37 47 $0 2/17/2016
Colombia 2/11/2016 $132,948 149 149 182 $186,340 12/31/2018
Croatia 2/25/2016 $13,178 18 18 59 $27,913 1/1/2019
Czech Republic 2/18/2016 $48,587 102 102 118 $98,729 12/31/2018
Denmark 2/11/2016 $33,390 30 30 30 $33,390 6/9/2016
Ecuador 2/12/2016 $105,674 40 40 115 $217,109 12/31/2018
Estonia 2/26/2016 $11,812 12 12 12 $11,903 6/9/2016
Finland 2/12/2016 $104,784 66 66 126 $198,798 6/9/2016
France 3/2/2016 $304,795 226 226 226 $304,795 10/26/2018
Germany 2/18/2016 $369,467 399 399 750 $565,610 10/27/2018
Hong Kong 2/25/2016 $223,627 31 31 51 $294,025 6/9/2016
Hungary 3/17/2016 $37,816 40 40 40 $37,816 12/31/2018
Iceland 2/19/2016 $22,746 9 9 12 $76,735 12/31/2018
Iraq 2/25/2016 $2,643 4 4 6 $0 3/1/2016
Israel 3/10/2016 $44,861 22 22 42 $70,402 12/31/2018
Italy 2/11/2016 $1,351,839 365 365 693 $2,453,005 6/9/2016
Lebanon 2/25/2016 $22,480 11 11 14 $39,410 12/31/2018
Lithuania 2/26/2016 $12,587 12 12 20 $19,952 6/9/2016
Malaysia 3/3/2016 $102,681 75 75 191 $278,202 6/9/2016
Mexico 2/19/2016 $0 0 8 8 $1,037,411 3/22/2016
Netherlands 2/11/2016 $103,989 61 121 182 $166,257 6/9/2016
New Zealand 2/12/2016 $148,308 89 89 289 $343,738 6/9/2016
Oman 2/25/2016 $5,325 7 7 7 $5,325 12/31/2018
Peru 2/11/2016 $113,922 75 75 86 $183,170 12/31/2018
Philippines 2/24/2016 $2,442,645 113 113 113 $2,433,586 12/31/2018
Portugal 2/18/2016 $66,861 68 68 152 $138,328 6/9/2016
Romania 2/12/2016 $42,183 53 53 53 $42,183 12/31/2018
Russia (CIS) 2/18/2016 $265,227 610 610 610 $602,241 12/31/2018
Serbia and Montenegro 2/11/2016 $0 0 13 20 $19,091 12/31/2018
Singapore 3/3/2016 $143,134 31 37 72 $282,860 6/9/2016
Slovakia 2/18/2016 $25,564 59 59 59 $27,847 6/9/2016
Slovenia 2/18/2016 $6,327 9 9 45 $18,346 6/9/2016
South Africa 3/11/2016 $51,304 40 40 40 $51,304 6/9/2016
South Korea 8/31/2016 $19,159 150 150 150 $48,245 10/19/2016
Spain 2/12/2016 $554,918 294 294 705 $0 2/17/2016
Sweden 2/12/2016 $99,444 71 71 134 $159,459 6/9/2016
Switzerland 2/18/2016 $84,822 39 39 39 $87,756 6/9/2016
Taiwan 2/26/2016 $145,817 39 64 135 $341,010 6/9/2016
Thailand 2/18/2016 $77,273 57 57 103 $132,999 6/9/2016
Turkey 4/8/2016 $31,991 95 95 142 $55,025 12/31/2018
Ukraine 2/25/2016 $58,743 150 150 215 $0 3/1/2016
United Arab Emirates 2/25/2016 $203,092 34 34 61 $360,227 12/31/2018
United Kingdom 2/12/2016 $3,021,512 477 479 1,659 $6,856,184 6/9/2016
Uruguay 2/11/2016 $31,454 10 10 25 $0 2/17/2016
Venezuela 3/4/2016 $26,377 48 48 84 $53,626 6/9/2016
 
Rest of World $954,845
 
International Total$26,500,000 2/26/2019

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
May 29, 2016641,129 41,129$698,782$698,7824
Jun 5, 20161420,274-51% 61,403$341,617$1,040,3995

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
May 29, 2016442,648 42,648$852,540$852,5404
Jun 5, 20161213,121-69% 55,769$262,288$1,114,8285

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Lead Ensemble Members

Ben Stiller Derek Zoolander
Owen Wilson Hansel
Will Ferrell Jacobim Mugatu
Penélope Cruz Valentina
Kristen Wiig Alexanya Atoz

Supporting Cast

Fred Armisen VIP
Christine Taylor Matilda Jeffries
Cyrus Arnold Derek Jr.
Kyle Mooney Don Atari
Benedict Cumberbatch All
Lewis Hamilton Shalisa
Milla Jovovich Katinka Ingabogovinanana
Beck Bennett Geoff Mille
Nathan Lee Graham Todd

Cameos

Kim Kardashian Trinitee Campbell
Kanye West August Campbell
Nicky Hilton Herself
Billy Zane Himself
Justin Bieber Himself
Sting Himself
Skrillex Himself
A$AP Rocky Himself
Katy Perry Herself
Ariana Grande Herself
Miley Cyrus Herself
Demi Lovato Herself
Mika Penniman Hairdresser

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ben Stiller Director
Justin Theroux Screenwriter
Ben Stiller Screenwriter
Nick Stoller* Screenwriter
John Hamburg Screenwriter
Ben Stiller Producer
Stuart Cornfeld Producer
Scott Rudin Producer
Clayton Townsend Producer
Jeff Mann Executive Producer
Dan Mindel Director of Photography
Jeff Mann Production Designer
Greg Hayden Editor
Leesa Evans Costume Designer
Theodore Shapiro Composer
George Drakoulias Music Supervisor
Clayton Townsend Line Producer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Mustang

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Synopsis

Blue Steel. Le Tigre. Magnum… looks powerful enough to halt a Chinese throwing star mid-air and thwart the plans of an evil mastermind’s global takeover. There is only one male model and one male model alone who is capable of conjuring such beauty and power with a pout… Derek Zoolander. When we last saw male models Derek and Hansel, they were enjoying the wonders of the “Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too,” and Mugatu was behind bars. An unforeseen catastrophe strikes the Center and forces the duo into seclusion, living off the grid. Fifteen age-defying years later we find a still shamed Derek and Hansel leading isolated, separate lives, shut-out from the rest of the world. When each receives a special invitation to star in a major world fashion event in the ancient and mysterious city of Rome, they are unable to deny the allure of returning to their former glory and make their way back to civilization. Upon arrival, Derek and Hansel meet the bizarre and eccentric designers that are behind the new fashion empire. The two rapidly realize the fashion world they once knew has drastically changed, thrusting them awkwardly and literally back into the spotlight. While they struggle to find relevance in this strange new world of blogging, vlogging, and anti-fashion fashion, they are recruited to help stop a calculated and deadly plot that if not stopped, would destroy forever the hopes for fashion to return to its revered and glorious status. Only Derek and Hansel have the power to SAVE FASHION.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,841,146 (48.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:52.1% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,394 opening theaters/3,418 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $35,952,475

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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 12th, 2016 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: February 5th, 2016 (Limited) (Australia)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Argentina)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Australia)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Chile)
February 11th, 2016 (Wide) (Colombia)
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Video Release: May 3rd, 2016 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content, a scene of exaggerated violence, and brief strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2410 (Cert #50221), 2/3/2016)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Franchise: Zoolander
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Keywords: Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Fashion, Models, Delayed Sequel, Gratuitous Cameos, Prologue, Intertitle, Interpol, Assassination, Pop Music, Non-Chronological, 2000s, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Orphanage, Archival Footage of Previous Installment, Retirement, Out of Retirement, Comeback, Friendly Ghost, False Identity, Surprise Twist, Romance, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Paramount Pictures, Red Hour Productions, Scott Rudin Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day) 87 $13,841,146 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 141 $17,484,398 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 88 $15,881,410 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 105 $20,061,696 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day) 53 $13,841,146 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 72 $17,484,398 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 54 $15,881,410 Feb 12, 2016 3
Washington's Birthday (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 60 $20,061,696 Feb 12, 2016 3

Lead Ensemble Members

Ben Stiller Derek Zoolander
Owen Wilson Hansel
Will Ferrell Jacobim Mugatu
Penélope Cruz Valentina
Kristen Wiig Alexanya Atoz

Supporting Cast

Fred Armisen VIP
Christine Taylor Matilda Jeffries
Cyrus Arnold Derek Jr.
Kyle Mooney Don Atari
Benedict Cumberbatch All
Lewis Hamilton Shalisa
Milla Jovovich Katinka Ingabogovinanana
Beck Bennett Geoff Mille
Nathan Lee Graham Todd

Cameos

Kim Kardashian Trinitee Campbell
Kanye West August Campbell
Nicky Hilton Herself
Billy Zane Himself
Justin Bieber Himself
Sting Himself
Skrillex Himself
A$AP Rocky Himself
Katy Perry Herself
Ariana Grande Herself
Miley Cyrus Herself
Demi Lovato Herself
Mika Penniman Hairdresser

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ben Stiller Director
Justin Theroux Screenwriter
Ben Stiller Screenwriter
Nick Stoller* Screenwriter
John Hamburg Screenwriter
Ben Stiller Producer
Stuart Cornfeld Producer
Scott Rudin Producer
Clayton Townsend Producer
Jeff Mann Executive Producer
Dan Mindel Director of Photography
Jeff Mann Production Designer
Greg Hayden Editor
Leesa Evans Costume Designer
Theodore Shapiro Composer
George Drakoulias Music Supervisor
Clayton Townsend Line Producer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Home Market Releases for May 24th, 2016

May 24th, 2016

Mustang

There are not a lot of first-run releases on this week's list and none that are contenders for Pick of the Week. That's not to say there are no contenders, but they come from catalog releases, TV on DVD, etc. Buster Keaton: The Shorts Collection 1917-1923 on Blu-ray tops that list. However, I'm going with Mustang on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack as the Pick of the Week. The screener arrived late, but it was worth it. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Zoolander 2

May 23rd, 2016

Zoolander 2

Zoolander came out in 2001. It wasn't beloved by critics and wasn't a major hit in theaters, but did well enough on the home market to develop a loyal following. Zoolander 2 hit theaters earlier this year and failed to live up to its predecessor at the box office. Is this because its target audience had forgotten about the first film? Or did it fail at the box office, because it was just really bad? More...

Thursday Night Previews: Batman gets off to a Super Start

March 25th, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice started its box office run with $27.7 million from Thursday previews. This is more than twice what Deadpool earned during its previews earlier this year and it beats the previous pre-summer record of $15.8 million by Furious 7 last year. Unfortunately, there are a couple of reasons to not be too excited. Firstly, the Fanboy effect is really strong for this film. “Committed” would be a word I would use to described the hardcore fans of the DC Extended Universe. They will rush out to see the movie regardless of the quality. Secondly, this is a terrible movie. Its Tomatometer Score is just 30% positive, which is bad no matter how you look at it. Word-of-mouth could do some real damage before the weekend is over. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Deadpool Cruises to $56.47 million Win

February 23rd, 2016

Deadpool

Deadpool held onto first place with $56.47 million over the weekend, while the best new release, Risen, was well back in third place with $11.80 million. It's not surprising the overall box office fell this weekend when compared to the last weekend. The overall box office fell 41% to $142 million, which is barely more than what Deadpool alone earned last weekend. This was still 19% more than this weekend last year, when Fifty Shades of Grey fell 74%. 2016's year-to-date lead roughly doubled to 3.5% at $1.63 billion to $1.57 billion. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Deadpool Assassinates the Competition

February 17th, 2016

Deadpool

Most people thought Deadpool would be a big hit over the weekend. I didn't see a single prediction that said it would be this big. It earned $132.43 million over the three-day weekend, which is more than enough to cover its entire production budget and a healthy chunk of its advertising budget. ... Or at least its initial advertising budget. Needless to say, there is already a sequel in the works. How to be Single had a very solid opening, while Zoolander 2 will need to become a hit on the home market in order to break even. The overall box office rose 150% from last weekend to $239 million over three days. Wow. This weekend last year, Fifty Shades of Grey debuted. Deadpool made almost as much in the four days it was in theaters than Fifty Shades of Grey made in total. It goes without saying that 2016 won the year-over-year comparison. Its 11% difference is impressive. Year-to-date, 2016 has earned $1.44 billion, which is 1.9% more than 2015's running tally at the same stage. More...

Weekend Estimates: Deadpool Smashes February Record with $135m Debut

February 14th, 2016

Deadpool

This weekend last year, Fifty Shades of Grey broke one of the longest-standing records in the business by posting a $85.2 million opening weekend, besting the record for biggest weekend in February that had been held by The Passion of the Christ since 2004. Fifty Shades and, in 2014, The LEGO Movie dispelled the myth that big movies couldn’t open in February, and this year Deadpool is single-handedly making President’s Day weekend look like a Summer holiday weekend with an opening projected by Fox at $135 million for the Friday–Sunday period and $150 million over four days. More...

Thursday Night Previews: Deadpool Has Lively Debut - Updated

February 12th, 2016

Deadpool

Deadpool set two records for biggest February previews and biggest previews for an R-rated film with $12.7 million. ... I think it is safe to assume Deadpool 2 is on its way. The studio was expecting between $60 million and $65 million over the four-day weekend, but studios tend to downplay expectations so they can claim victory, even if the film is a little weaker than anticipated. With the record previews, I think it is safe to say it will top those expectations and even our $75 million prediction seems low. More...

Weekend Predictions: Deadpool Looking for Dead Presidents

February 11th, 2016

Deadpool

It's Valentine's Day weekend and Presidents Day long weekend, so the box office should be very robust, at least compared to last weekend. Deadpool has the best reviews and the best buzz and should have no trouble earning first place at the box office. Zoolander 2 is earning weak reviews, but nostalgia could help during its opening weekend. Finally there's How to be Single, which is a Romantic Comedy. Any romantic film should do well on Valentine's Day, even one earning mixed reviews. This weekend last year, Fifty Shades of Grey came out, which is a movie my mind keeps trying to forget happened. It earned just over $85 million during its opening weekend, but less than that during the rest of its run. Deadpool won't open as fast, but it very likely won't collapse next weekend either. 2016 will lose in the year-over-year comparison in the short run, but perhaps by Monday, the tide will turn. More...

2016 Preview: February

February 1st, 2016

Deadpool

As expected, January was dominated by holdovers with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Revenant leading the way. That's not to say there were no new releases that did well, as Ride Along 2 and Kung Fu Panda 3 were hits with moviegoers. Looking forward, there is only one film that looks like a sure hit, Deadpool. There's a slim chance it could be a surprise $200 million hit. There's a much better chance it will be the only $100 million hit. Conversely, last February started with a $100 million hit coming out, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, while there were two other $100 million movies to come out that month, Fifty Shades of Grey and Kingsman: The Secret Service. Looks like 2016 is going to lose in the year-over-year comparison. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 12, 2016 4 $13,841,146   3,394 $4,078   $13,841,146 1
Feb 19, 2016 7 $5,455,344 -61% 3,418 $1,596   $23,673,355 2
Feb 26, 2016 12 $2,232,829 -59% 1,974 $1,131   $27,343,298 3
Mar 4, 2016 26 $367,168 -84% 407 $902   $28,321,635 4
Mar 11, 2016 32 $177,642 -52% 244 $728   $28,615,680 5
Mar 18, 2016 45 $83,484 -53% 166 $503   $28,779,288 6
Mar 25, 2016 57 $18,284 -78% 60 $305   $28,837,115 7

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 11, 2016 P $750,000     0     $750,000  
Feb 12, 2016 3 $4,172,403     3,394 $1,229   $4,172,403 1
Feb 13, 2016 4 $4,618,317 +11%   3,394 $1,361   $8,790,720 2
Feb 14, 2016 4 $5,050,426 +9%   3,394 $1,488   $13,841,146 3
Feb 15, 2016 3 $2,040,264 -60%   3,394 $601   $15,881,410 4
Feb 16, 2016 4 $987,828 -52%   3,394 $291   $16,869,238 5
Feb 17, 2016 4 $677,058 -31%   3,394 $199   $17,546,296 6
Feb 18, 2016 4 $671,715 -1%   3,394 $198   $18,218,011 7
Feb 19, 2016 7 $1,585,457 +136% -62% 3,418 $464   $19,803,468 8
Feb 20, 2016 7 $2,467,767 +56% -47% 3,418 $722   $22,271,235 9
Feb 21, 2016 7 $1,402,120 -43% -72% 3,418 $410   $23,673,355 10
Feb 22, 2016 7 $329,207 -77% -84% 3,418 $96   $24,002,562 11
Feb 23, 2016 7 $463,945 +41% -53% 3,418 $136   $24,466,507 12
Feb 24, 2016 8 $331,485 -29% -51% 3,418 $97   $24,797,992 13
Feb 25, 2016 8 $312,477 -6% -53% 3,418 $91   $25,110,469 14
Feb 26, 2016 12 $620,361 +99% -61% 1,974 $314   $25,730,830 15
Feb 27, 2016 12 $1,060,294 +71% -57% 1,974 $537   $26,791,124 16
Feb 28, 2016 12 $552,174 -48% -61% 1,974 $280   $27,343,298 17
Feb 29, 2016 13 $146,077 -74% -56% 1,974 $74   $27,489,375 18
Mar 1, 2016 12 $193,447 +32% -58% 1,974 $98   $27,682,822 19
Mar 2, 2016 13 $157,560 -19% -52% 1,974 $80   $27,840,382 20
Mar 3, 2016 13 $114,085 -28% -63% 1,974 $58   $27,954,467 21
Mar 4, 2016 - $100,621 -12% -84% 407 $247   $28,055,088 22
Mar 5, 2016 - $157,489 +57% -85% 407 $387   $28,212,577 23
Mar 6, 2016 - $109,058 -31% -80% 407 $268   $28,321,635 24
Mar 7, 2016 - $29,963 -73% -79% 407 $74   $28,351,598 25
Mar 8, 2016 - $36,075 +20% -81% 407 $89   $28,387,673 26
Mar 9, 2016 - $27,236 -25% -83% 407 $67   $28,414,909 27
Mar 10, 2016 - $23,129 -15% -80% 407 $57   $28,438,038 28
Mar 11, 2016 - $48,412 +109% -52% 244 $198   $28,486,450 29
Mar 12, 2016 - $78,227 +62% -50% 244 $321   $28,564,677 30
Mar 13, 2016 - $51,003 -35% -53% 244 $209   $28,615,680 31
Mar 14, 2016 - $20,929 -59% -30% 244 $86   $28,636,609 32
Mar 15, 2016 - $22,595 +8% -37% 244 $93   $28,659,204 33
Mar 16, 2016 - $18,635 -18% -32% 244 $76   $28,677,839 34
Mar 17, 2016 - $17,965 -4% -22% 244 $74   $28,695,804 35
Mar 18, 2016 - $23,698 +32% -51% 166 $143   $28,719,502 36
Mar 19, 2016 - $35,924 +52% -54% 166 $216   $28,755,426 37
Mar 20, 2016 - $23,862 -34% -53% 166 $144   $28,779,288 38
Mar 21, 2016 - $10,394 -56% -50% 166 $63   $28,789,682 39
Mar 22, 2016 - $9,713 -7% -57% 166 $59   $28,799,395 40
Mar 23, 2016 - $9,369 -4% -50% 166 $56   $28,808,764 41
Mar 24, 2016 - $10,067 +7% -44% 166 $61   $28,818,831 42
Mar 25, 2016 - $5,797 -42% -76% 60 $97   $28,824,628 43
Mar 26, 2016 - $7,036 +21% -80% 60 $117   $28,831,664 44
Mar 27, 2016 - $5,451 -23% -77% 60 $91   $28,837,115 45
Mar 28, 2016 - $3,405 -38% -67% 60 $57   $28,840,520 46
Mar 29, 2016 - $2,189 -36% -77% 60 $36   $28,842,709 47
Mar 30, 2016 - $3,335 +52% -64% 60 $56   $28,846,044 48
Mar 31, 2016 - $2,649 -21% -74% 60 $44   $28,848,693 49

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 12, 2016 4 $18,218,011   3,394 $5,368   $18,218,011 1
Feb 19, 2016 7 $6,892,458 -62% 3,418 $2,017   $25,110,469 2
Feb 26, 2016 12 $2,843,998 -59% 1,974 $1,441   $27,954,467 3
Mar 4, 2016 24 $483,571 -83% 407 $1,188   $28,438,038 4
Mar 11, 2016 34 $257,766 -47% 244 $1,056   $28,695,804 5
Mar 18, 2016 45 $123,027 -52% 166 $741   $28,818,831 6
Mar 25, 2016 61 $29,862 -76% 60 $498   $28,848,693 7

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Argentina 2/11/2016 $503,704 96 96 209 $1,136,717 4/19/2016
Australia 2/5/2016 $653,709 125 358 1,445 $5,385,416 6/9/2016
Austria 2/18/2016 $98,256 60 60 175 $220,994 6/9/2016
Belgium 2/24/2016 $50,395 42 42 68 $65,081 6/9/2016
Bolivia 3/3/2016 $23,261 7 7 16 $61,786 12/31/2018
Brazil 3/3/2016 $78,670 104 104 170 $120,163 6/9/2016
Bulgaria 2/12/2016 $18,187 32 32 94 $40,933 2/26/2019
Cambodia 2/18/2016 $0 0 3 3 $16,909 12/31/2018
Central America 2/25/2016 $81,339 71 71 104 $136,804 3/29/2016
Chile 2/11/2016 $65,845 37 37 47 $0 2/17/2016
Colombia 2/11/2016 $132,948 149 149 182 $186,340 12/31/2018
Croatia 2/25/2016 $13,178 18 18 59 $27,913 1/1/2019
Czech Republic 2/18/2016 $48,587 102 102 118 $98,729 12/31/2018
Denmark 2/11/2016 $33,390 30 30 30 $33,390 6/9/2016
Ecuador 2/12/2016 $105,674 40 40 115 $217,109 12/31/2018
Estonia 2/26/2016 $11,812 12 12 12 $11,903 6/9/2016
Finland 2/12/2016 $104,784 66 66 126 $198,798 6/9/2016
France 3/2/2016 $304,795 226 226 226 $304,795 10/26/2018
Germany 2/18/2016 $369,467 399 399 750 $565,610 10/27/2018
Hong Kong 2/25/2016 $223,627 31 31 51 $294,025 6/9/2016
Hungary 3/17/2016 $37,816 40 40 40 $37,816 12/31/2018
Iceland 2/19/2016 $22,746 9 9 12 $76,735 12/31/2018
Iraq 2/25/2016 $2,643 4 4 6 $0 3/1/2016
Israel 3/10/2016 $44,861 22 22 42 $70,402 12/31/2018
Italy 2/11/2016 $1,351,839 365 365 693 $2,453,005 6/9/2016
Lebanon 2/25/2016 $22,480 11 11 14 $39,410 12/31/2018
Lithuania 2/26/2016 $12,587 12 12 20 $19,952 6/9/2016
Malaysia 3/3/2016 $102,681 75 75 191 $278,202 6/9/2016
Mexico 2/19/2016 $0 0 8 8 $1,037,411 3/22/2016
Netherlands 2/11/2016 $103,989 61 121 182 $166,257 6/9/2016
New Zealand 2/12/2016 $148,308 89 89 289 $343,738 6/9/2016
Oman 2/25/2016 $5,325 7 7 7 $5,325 12/31/2018
Peru 2/11/2016 $113,922 75 75 86 $183,170 12/31/2018
Philippines 2/24/2016 $2,442,645 113 113 113 $2,433,586 12/31/2018
Portugal 2/18/2016 $66,861 68 68 152 $138,328 6/9/2016
Romania 2/12/2016 $42,183 53 53 53 $42,183 12/31/2018
Russia (CIS) 2/18/2016 $265,227 610 610 610 $602,241 12/31/2018
Serbia and Montenegro 2/11/2016 $0 0 13 20 $19,091 12/31/2018
Singapore 3/3/2016 $143,134 31 37 72 $282,860 6/9/2016
Slovakia 2/18/2016 $25,564 59 59 59 $27,847 6/9/2016
Slovenia 2/18/2016 $6,327 9 9 45 $18,346 6/9/2016
South Africa 3/11/2016 $51,304 40 40 40 $51,304 6/9/2016
South Korea 8/31/2016 $19,159 150 150 150 $48,245 10/19/2016
Spain 2/12/2016 $554,918 294 294 705 $0 2/17/2016
Sweden 2/12/2016 $99,444 71 71 134 $159,459 6/9/2016
Switzerland 2/18/2016 $84,822 39 39 39 $87,756 6/9/2016
Taiwan 2/26/2016 $145,817 39 64 135 $341,010 6/9/2016
Thailand 2/18/2016 $77,273 57 57 103 $132,999 6/9/2016
Turkey 4/8/2016 $31,991 95 95 142 $55,025 12/31/2018
Ukraine 2/25/2016 $58,743 150 150 215 $0 3/1/2016
United Arab Emirates 2/25/2016 $203,092 34 34 61 $360,227 12/31/2018
United Kingdom 2/12/2016 $3,021,512 477 479 1,659 $6,856,184 6/9/2016
Uruguay 2/11/2016 $31,454 10 10 25 $0 2/17/2016
Venezuela 3/4/2016 $26,377 48 48 84 $53,626 6/9/2016
 
Rest of World $954,845
 
International Total$26,500,000 2/26/2019

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
May 29, 2016641,129 41,129$698,782$698,7824
Jun 5, 20161420,274-51% 61,403$341,617$1,040,3995

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
May 29, 2016442,648 42,648$852,540$852,5404
Jun 5, 20161213,121-69% 55,769$262,288$1,114,8285

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