Obsessed (2009)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $68,261,644Details
International Box Office $5,703,069Details
Worldwide Box Office $73,964,713
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $21,560,756 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $2,142,904 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $23,703,660
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$28,612,730 (41.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:92.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$20,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.7 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,541 opening theaters/2,634 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $98,114,731

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,311 $68,261,644
All Time International Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,255 $5,703,069
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,352 $73,964,713

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


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 24th, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: August 4th, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual material including some suggestive dialogue, some violence and thematic content
Running Time: 108 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bastille Day
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Keywords: Psychological Thriller, Unrequited Love, Relationships Gone Wrong, Sexual Harassment, Erotic Thriller
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Screen Gems, Rainforest Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic April Weekend 47 $28,612,730 Apr 24, 2009 3
Top Thriller/Suspense Weekend Domestic 49 $28,612,730 Apr 24, 2009 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,311 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,747 $98,114,731
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 961 $68,261,644
Top 2009 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 48 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 501-600) 577 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,010 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 558 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 94 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 566 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 171 $68,261,644

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2009 1 $28,612,730   2,541 $11,260   $28,612,730 1
May 1, 2009 3 $12,052,451 -58% 2,514 $4,794   $46,854,785 2
May 8, 2009 4 $6,560,266 -46% 2,602 $2,521   $56,207,576 3
May 15, 2009 5 $4,588,973 -30% 2,634 $1,742   $62,610,148 4
May 22, 2009 8 $1,975,753 -57% 1,603 $1,233   $65,884,107 5
May 29, 2009 10 $657,001 -67% 679 $968   $67,500,481 6
Jun 5, 2009 18 $258,092 -61% 318 $812   $68,032,027 7
Jun 12, 2009 27 $121,807 -53% 180 $677   $68,261,644 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 24, 2009 1 $11,209,297     2,541 $4,411   $11,209,297 1
Apr 25, 2009 1 $11,159,486 n/c   2,541 $4,392   $22,368,783 2
Apr 26, 2009 1 $6,243,947 -44%   2,541 $2,457   $28,612,730 3
Apr 27, 2009 1 $1,786,380 -71%   2,541 $703   $30,399,110 4
Apr 28, 2009 1 $1,714,253 -4%   2,541 $675   $32,113,363 5
Apr 29, 2009 1 $1,361,547 -21%   2,541 $536   $33,474,910 6
Apr 30, 2009 1 $1,327,424 -3%   2,541 $522   $34,802,334 7
May 1, 2009 3 $4,076,861 +207% -64% 2,541 $1,604   $38,879,195 8
May 2, 2009 3 $5,158,693 +27% -54% 2,514 $2,052   $44,037,888 9
May 3, 2009 3 $2,816,897 -45% -55% 2,514 $1,120   $46,854,785 10
May 4, 2009 3 $758,450 -73% -58% 2,514 $302   $47,613,235 11
May 5, 2009 3 $748,901 -1% -56% 2,514 $298   $48,362,136 12
May 6, 2009 3 $655,882 -12% -52% 2,514 $261   $49,018,018 13
May 7, 2009 3 $629,592 -4% -53% 2,514 $250   $49,647,310 14
May 8, 2009 4 $2,077,633 +230% -49% 2,602 $798   $51,724,943 15
May 9, 2009 4 $2,710,468 +30% -47% 2,602 $1,042   $54,435,411 16
May 10, 2009 4 $1,772,165 -35% -37% 2,602 $681   $56,207,576 17
May 11, 2009 4 $483,390 -73% -36% 2,602 $186   $56,690,966 18
May 12, 2009 4 $480,830 -1% -36% 2,602 $185   $57,171,796 19
May 13, 2009 4 $430,214 -11% -34% 2,602 $165   $57,602,010 20
May 14, 2009 4 $419,165 -3% -33% 2,602 $161   $58,021,175 21
May 15, 2009 5 $1,516,536 +262% -27% 2,634 $576   $59,537,711 22
May 16, 2009 5 $2,027,375 +34% -25% 2,634 $770   $61,565,086 23
May 17, 2009 6 $1,045,062 -48% -41% 2,634 $397   $62,610,148 24
May 18, 2009 5 $389,958 -63% -19% 2,634 $148   $63,000,106 25
May 19, 2009 5 $328,828 -16% -32% 2,634 $125   $63,328,934 26
May 20, 2009 5 $291,309 -11% -32% 2,634 $111   $63,620,243 27
May 21, 2009 6 $288,111 -1% -31% 2,634 $109   $63,908,354 28
May 22, 2009 8 $587,170 +104% -61% 1,603 $366   $64,495,524 29
May 23, 2009 8 $743,230 +27% -63% 1,603 $464   $65,238,754 30
May 24, 2009 8 $645,353 -13% -38% 1,603 $403   $65,884,107 31
May 25, 2009 9 $448,717 -30% +15% 1,603 $280   $66,332,824 32
May 26, 2009 8 $181,992 -59% -45% 1,603 $114   $66,514,816 33
May 27, 2009 8 $162,076 -11% -44% 1,603 $101   $66,676,892 34
May 28, 2009 - $166,588 +3% -42% 1,603 $104   $66,843,480 35
May 29, 2009 10 $207,249 +24% -65% 679 $305   $67,050,729 36
May 30, 2009 10 $290,424 +40% -61% 679 $428   $67,341,153 37
May 31, 2009 11 $159,328 -45% -75% 679 $235   $67,500,481 38
Jun 1, 2009 10 $66,454 -58% -85% 679 $98   $67,566,935 39
Jun 2, 2009 10 $70,971 +7% -61% 679 $105   $67,637,906 40
Jun 3, 2009 11 $68,388 -4% -58% 679 $101   $67,706,294 41
Jun 4, 2009 11 $67,641 -1% -59% 679 $100   $67,773,935 42
Jun 5, 2009 16 $85,412 +26% -59% 679 $126   $67,859,347 43
Jun 6, 2009 17 $111,372 +30% -62% 679 $164   $67,970,719 44
Jun 7, 2009 17 $61,308 -45% -62% 679 $90   $68,032,027 45

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2009 1 $34,802,334   2,541 $13,696   $34,802,334 1
May 1, 2009 3 $14,844,976 -57% 2,514 $5,905   $49,647,310 2
May 8, 2009 4 $8,373,865 -44% 2,602 $3,218   $58,021,175 3
May 15, 2009 6 $5,887,179 -30% 2,634 $2,235   $63,908,354 4
May 22, 2009 8 $2,935,126 -50% 1,603 $1,831   $66,843,480 5
May 29, 2009 10 $930,455 -68% 679 $1,370   $67,773,935 6
Jun 5, 2009 19 $365,902 -61% 318 $1,151   $68,139,837 7
Jun 12, 2009 33 $121,807 -67% 180 $677   $68,261,644 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,255 $5,703,069
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,400 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,292 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,201 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,199 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 501-600) 579 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,441 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 426 $5,703,069

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,352 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,810 $73,964,713
Top 2009 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 77 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,124 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,925 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,102 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 196 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 883 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 290 $73,964,713

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Aug 9, 20092540,925 540,925$8,806,259$8,806,2591
Aug 16, 20095205,479-62% 746,404$3,593,828$12,400,0872
Aug 23, 20091270,758-66% 817,162$1,237,557$13,637,6443
Aug 30, 20092450,149-29% 867,311$877,106$14,514,7504
Sep 6, 20092454,685+9% 921,996$956,441$15,471,1915
Sep 13, 20092931,912-42% 953,908$569,629$16,040,8206

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Aug 9, 2009431,470 31,470$817,894$817,8941
Aug 16, 20091511,804-62% 43,274$306,776$1,124,6702

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Leading Cast

BeyoncĂ© Knowles    Beth Charles

Uncategorized

Jerry O'Connell   
Scout Taylor-Compton   
Idris Elba    Derek Charles
Ali Larter    Lisa

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

Production and Technical Credits

Steve Shill    Director

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September 1st, 2009

There were only half as many new releases to reach the top 30 on the rental chart this week as there were on the sales chart, but we still had a new number one. The Last House on the Left opened in first place with nearly 50% more rentals that I Love You, Man. More...

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DVD Rentals - People Like You, Man

August 26th, 2009

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August 18th, 2009

There were only five new releases to chart this week, but three of those reached the top five. This includes Race to Witch Mountain, which sold 763,000 units earning $13.35 million during its first week on the home market. More...

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August 18th, 2009

The same two new releases that took the top two spots on the sales chart this week were also able to take the top two spots on the rental chart as well, but in the other order. Obsessed came out on top with 27% more rentals than Race to Witch Mountain, but it is common for kids movies to do better on the sales chart than the rental chart. More...

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August 3rd, 2009

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May 18th, 2009

There were mixed results at the weekend box office as Angels and Demons missed the low end of most analysts' expectations, which led to an 8% decline in box office numbers from last weekend. However, at $137 million, it was up 4.2% from the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 has brought in $3.62 billion compared to last year's pace of $3.13 billion, which is an increase of close to 16%. More...

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May 15th, 2009

Summer looks to go three for three with the release of Angels and Demons. On the one hand, so far 2009 has been amazing at the box office with almost no movie really faltering. On the other hand, the original did not impress critics and that could hurt this film's run. That said, this time last year was a little weaker than expected as Prince Caspian stumbled out of the gate. More...

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May 8th, 2009

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May 4th, 2009

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May 1st, 2009

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Contest - Obsessed with Winning - Winning Announcement

April 29th, 2009

The winners of our Obsessed with Winning contest were determined and they are... More...

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April 28th, 2009

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April 28th, 2009

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April 26th, 2009

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April 25th, 2009

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April 23rd, 2009

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Contest - Obsessed with Winning

April 17th, 2009

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  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$28,612,730 (41.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:92.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$20,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.7 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,541 opening theaters/2,634 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $98,114,731

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,311 $68,261,644
All Time International Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,255 $5,703,069
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,352 $73,964,713

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


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 24th, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: August 4th, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual material including some suggestive dialogue, some violence and thematic content
Running Time: 108 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bastille Day
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Psychological Thriller, Unrequited Love, Relationships Gone Wrong, Sexual Harassment, Erotic Thriller
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Screen Gems, Rainforest Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic April Weekend 47 $28,612,730 Apr 24, 2009 3
Top Thriller/Suspense Weekend Domestic 49 $28,612,730 Apr 24, 2009 3

Leading Cast

BeyoncĂ© Knowles    Beth Charles

Uncategorized

Jerry O'Connell   
Scout Taylor-Compton   
Idris Elba    Derek Charles
Ali Larter    Lisa

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

Production and Technical Credits

Steve Shill    Director

DVD Rentals - Last Starts in First Place

September 1st, 2009

There were only half as many new releases to reach the top 30 on the rental chart this week as there were on the sales chart, but we still had a new number one. The Last House on the Left opened in first place with nearly 50% more rentals that I Love You, Man. More...

DVD Sales - Consumers Love Seventeen

August 26th, 2009

New releases were able to take the top two spots on the sales chart this week, but this was more due to weakness in the overall numbers rather than strength of the new releases. The number one film was 17 Again with $12.03 million from 679,000 units. This was just ahead of I Love You, Man with 676,000 units sold generating $11.00 million in sales. More...

DVD Rentals - People Like You, Man

August 26th, 2009

The same two new releases that led the way on the sales chart this week led the way on the rental chart. However, they finished in the opposite direction with I Love You, Man generating 50% more revenue than 17 Again. More...

DVD Sales - Witch Wins Race

August 18th, 2009

There were only five new releases to chart this week, but three of those reached the top five. This includes Race to Witch Mountain, which sold 763,000 units earning $13.35 million during its first week on the home market. More...

DVD Rentals - Obsessed with the Race for First Place

August 18th, 2009

The same two new releases that took the top two spots on the sales chart this week were also able to take the top two spots on the rental chart as well, but in the other order. Obsessed came out on top with 27% more rentals than Race to Witch Mountain, but it is common for kids movies to do better on the sales chart than the rental chart. More...

DVD Releases for August 4th, 2009

August 3rd, 2009

A rather slow week for new releases with very few real first run releases that stand out. The best releases on this week's list are Dollhouse - Season One on DVD or Blu-ray, as well as Watchmen - Three-Disc Director's Cut Blu-ray, but both of those came out in weeks past and are on this list because the screener arrived late. The best from this week is Flight of the Conchords - Season Two, which is the DVD Pick of the Week. However, if you are Canadian, you have to grab Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy on DVD; it's your patriotic duty. More...

Weekend Box Office Ends Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell

May 18th, 2009

There were mixed results at the weekend box office as Angels and Demons missed the low end of most analysts' expectations, which led to an 8% decline in box office numbers from last weekend. However, at $137 million, it was up 4.2% from the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 has brought in $3.62 billion compared to last year's pace of $3.13 billion, which is an increase of close to 16%. More...

Summer Looks to Continue its Angelic Run

May 15th, 2009

Summer looks to go three for three with the release of Angels and Demons. On the one hand, so far 2009 has been amazing at the box office with almost no movie really faltering. On the other hand, the original did not impress critics and that could hurt this film's run. That said, this time last year was a little weaker than expected as Prince Caspian stumbled out of the gate. More...

Star Trek Soars Higher

May 12th, 2009

It was a good news / bad news type of weekend, but I think it is safe to say the good news outshone the bad news. Yes, the overall box office was down 5.5% from last weekend to $149 million, but that was just shy of 20% more than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 has now amassed an impressive $3.44 billion compared to just $2.96 billion this time last year. That's an increase of 16% over last year, which is an unbelievable pace, one that I assume 2009 will not be able to keep up. However, each dollar earned now is one less dollar needed to be earned at the end of the year to keep pace with inflation. More...

Where No Star Trek Film has Gone Before

May 8th, 2009

A delayed column this week as my new computer is still on route. (Short Story Version: My hard drive was more corrupted than expected, and it is taking longer to retrieve my data, which includes all my bookmarks and passwords. I know, dumb of me not to have them written down.) There is only one film that has a real shot at number one, Star Trek, while there is little doubt the overall box office will beat this week last year. More...

Wolverine Win Weekend, Can't Take Down Iron Man

May 4th, 2009

The first weekend of summer was a success, mostly. Overall the weekend ticket sales amounted to $158 million, which was 39% more than last weekend. It was below the same weekend last year, but by less than 1%. Year-to-date 2009 has now made $3.25 billion, which is 16% more than last year's pace, If 2009 can simply maintain pace with 2008 over the summer, most in the industry will be ecstatic, so this is a fine start. More...

Wolverine Ready to Slice Up the Competition

May 1st, 2009

Summer is finally here, and everyone wants to know if 2009 can keep up its blazing pace. I'm going to say no, simply because the law of averages says the box office should return to the mean. That could start this weekend and last year's top film will be very tough to beat. More...

Contest - Obsessed with Winning - Winning Announcement

April 29th, 2009

The winners of our Obsessed with Winning contest were determined and they are... More...

Per Theater Chart was Schooled

April 28th, 2009

Nursery University topped the Per Theater Chart, barely, with $11,307. Second place went to Obsessed, with $11,260, which is about 8 people per theaters behind the leader. More...

Moviegoers Can't Stay Away

April 28th, 2009

The final weekend of April is usually slow, but that was not the case this year, as nearly every film in the top five beat expectations, sometimes by large margins. That helped the overall box office total climb by 5% from last weekend to $114 million. More importantly, that represents a leap of 25% from the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2009 has now made $3.06 billion, which is 17% above last year's pace, and that is a phenomenal number. The real test starts this weekend, as 2009 goes head-to-head with 2008's record-setting run, but if it can run even, it will be seen as a major victory. More...

Weekend Estimates: Obsessed Shows Thrillers Can Sell

April 26th, 2009

After a string of poor results for thrillers, audiences showed they can still have an appetite for the genre this weekend. Obsessed, starring Beyonce Knowles, opened with an impressive $28.5 million, according to Sony's Sunday estimate. Although dwarfed by the opening of Fast & Furious just a few weeks ago, that's still one of the top 10 weekends ever in April (see chart). More...

Movie Website Reviews for the Weekend of April 24th, 2009

April 25th, 2009

Not a bad week for movie sites, and there are no movies on this week's list that have no presence on the internet, although a couple don't have full sites. On the other hand, the best of the best, Obsessed's Official Site, is only good, but not great, and not worthy of the Weekly Website Award. More...

Box Office Obsession

April 23rd, 2009

It's the final weekend before the start of the summer blockbuster season, which means there are not a lot of prime films coming out. Studios don't want to risk A-list films when they only have one week to grab as much box office as possible before they are crushed by the competition. Last year's releases were better than expected, and 2009's winning streak over 2008 is in jeopardy. Not only that, but that could be an omen for things to come, as I'm not sure there are as many monster hits this summer as there were last summer. More...

Contest - Obsessed with Winning

April 17th, 2009

The last weekend in April brings us four wide releases, sort of. Half of the new films are opening in fewer than 2,000 theaters, while none of them appear to be a lock for box office success, and this could make predictions this week a little trickier. The widest release, Obsessed, may or may not finish in first place, but it is this week's target film. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office of Obsessed. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a copy of City of Ember on DVD, as well as Nickelback: Live at Sturgis 2006 on DVD. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will also win a copy of City of Ember on DVD. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

2009 Preview: April

April 1st, 2009

April is a transition month. At the beginning it is strong, but as we near May, the looming competition is just too great and that scares away the big-ticket releases. That said, there are still a few films that could reach the century mark this month, and it does look stronger than last April and that will help 2009 extend its lead in the box office race. More...

Cast Updates - April 17, 2008

April 17th, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Mardi Gras, The Uninvited, A Thousand Words, and more! More...

New Movie Announcements, Stars and Directors - April 15, 2008

April 15th, 2008

This week another number of upcoming movies, new stars and directors have been added to our archive! More...

New Movie US Release Dates - April 13, 2008

April 13th, 2008

This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Valkyrie, The Wolf Man, Public Enemies and more! More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,311 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,747 $98,114,731
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 961 $68,261,644
Top 2009 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 48 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 501-600) 577 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,010 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 558 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 94 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 566 $68,261,644
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 171 $68,261,644

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2009 1 $28,612,730   2,541 $11,260   $28,612,730 1
May 1, 2009 3 $12,052,451 -58% 2,514 $4,794   $46,854,785 2
May 8, 2009 4 $6,560,266 -46% 2,602 $2,521   $56,207,576 3
May 15, 2009 5 $4,588,973 -30% 2,634 $1,742   $62,610,148 4
May 22, 2009 8 $1,975,753 -57% 1,603 $1,233   $65,884,107 5
May 29, 2009 10 $657,001 -67% 679 $968   $67,500,481 6
Jun 5, 2009 18 $258,092 -61% 318 $812   $68,032,027 7
Jun 12, 2009 27 $121,807 -53% 180 $677   $68,261,644 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 24, 2009 1 $11,209,297     2,541 $4,411   $11,209,297 1
Apr 25, 2009 1 $11,159,486 n/c   2,541 $4,392   $22,368,783 2
Apr 26, 2009 1 $6,243,947 -44%   2,541 $2,457   $28,612,730 3
Apr 27, 2009 1 $1,786,380 -71%   2,541 $703   $30,399,110 4
Apr 28, 2009 1 $1,714,253 -4%   2,541 $675   $32,113,363 5
Apr 29, 2009 1 $1,361,547 -21%   2,541 $536   $33,474,910 6
Apr 30, 2009 1 $1,327,424 -3%   2,541 $522   $34,802,334 7
May 1, 2009 3 $4,076,861 +207% -64% 2,541 $1,604   $38,879,195 8
May 2, 2009 3 $5,158,693 +27% -54% 2,514 $2,052   $44,037,888 9
May 3, 2009 3 $2,816,897 -45% -55% 2,514 $1,120   $46,854,785 10
May 4, 2009 3 $758,450 -73% -58% 2,514 $302   $47,613,235 11
May 5, 2009 3 $748,901 -1% -56% 2,514 $298   $48,362,136 12
May 6, 2009 3 $655,882 -12% -52% 2,514 $261   $49,018,018 13
May 7, 2009 3 $629,592 -4% -53% 2,514 $250   $49,647,310 14
May 8, 2009 4 $2,077,633 +230% -49% 2,602 $798   $51,724,943 15
May 9, 2009 4 $2,710,468 +30% -47% 2,602 $1,042   $54,435,411 16
May 10, 2009 4 $1,772,165 -35% -37% 2,602 $681   $56,207,576 17
May 11, 2009 4 $483,390 -73% -36% 2,602 $186   $56,690,966 18
May 12, 2009 4 $480,830 -1% -36% 2,602 $185   $57,171,796 19
May 13, 2009 4 $430,214 -11% -34% 2,602 $165   $57,602,010 20
May 14, 2009 4 $419,165 -3% -33% 2,602 $161   $58,021,175 21
May 15, 2009 5 $1,516,536 +262% -27% 2,634 $576   $59,537,711 22
May 16, 2009 5 $2,027,375 +34% -25% 2,634 $770   $61,565,086 23
May 17, 2009 6 $1,045,062 -48% -41% 2,634 $397   $62,610,148 24
May 18, 2009 5 $389,958 -63% -19% 2,634 $148   $63,000,106 25
May 19, 2009 5 $328,828 -16% -32% 2,634 $125   $63,328,934 26
May 20, 2009 5 $291,309 -11% -32% 2,634 $111   $63,620,243 27
May 21, 2009 6 $288,111 -1% -31% 2,634 $109   $63,908,354 28
May 22, 2009 8 $587,170 +104% -61% 1,603 $366   $64,495,524 29
May 23, 2009 8 $743,230 +27% -63% 1,603 $464   $65,238,754 30
May 24, 2009 8 $645,353 -13% -38% 1,603 $403   $65,884,107 31
May 25, 2009 9 $448,717 -30% +15% 1,603 $280   $66,332,824 32
May 26, 2009 8 $181,992 -59% -45% 1,603 $114   $66,514,816 33
May 27, 2009 8 $162,076 -11% -44% 1,603 $101   $66,676,892 34
May 28, 2009 - $166,588 +3% -42% 1,603 $104   $66,843,480 35
May 29, 2009 10 $207,249 +24% -65% 679 $305   $67,050,729 36
May 30, 2009 10 $290,424 +40% -61% 679 $428   $67,341,153 37
May 31, 2009 11 $159,328 -45% -75% 679 $235   $67,500,481 38
Jun 1, 2009 10 $66,454 -58% -85% 679 $98   $67,566,935 39
Jun 2, 2009 10 $70,971 +7% -61% 679 $105   $67,637,906 40
Jun 3, 2009 11 $68,388 -4% -58% 679 $101   $67,706,294 41
Jun 4, 2009 11 $67,641 -1% -59% 679 $100   $67,773,935 42
Jun 5, 2009 16 $85,412 +26% -59% 679 $126   $67,859,347 43
Jun 6, 2009 17 $111,372 +30% -62% 679 $164   $67,970,719 44
Jun 7, 2009 17 $61,308 -45% -62% 679 $90   $68,032,027 45

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2009 1 $34,802,334   2,541 $13,696   $34,802,334 1
May 1, 2009 3 $14,844,976 -57% 2,514 $5,905   $49,647,310 2
May 8, 2009 4 $8,373,865 -44% 2,602 $3,218   $58,021,175 3
May 15, 2009 6 $5,887,179 -30% 2,634 $2,235   $63,908,354 4
May 22, 2009 8 $2,935,126 -50% 1,603 $1,831   $66,843,480 5
May 29, 2009 10 $930,455 -68% 679 $1,370   $67,773,935 6
Jun 5, 2009 19 $365,902 -61% 318 $1,151   $68,139,837 7
Jun 12, 2009 33 $121,807 -67% 180 $677   $68,261,644 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,255 $5,703,069
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,400 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,292 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,201 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,199 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 501-600) 579 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,441 $5,703,069
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 426 $5,703,069

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,352 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,810 $73,964,713
Top 2009 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 77 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,124 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,925 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,102 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 196 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 883 $73,964,713
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 290 $73,964,713

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Aug 9, 20092540,925 540,925$8,806,259$8,806,2591
Aug 16, 20095205,479-62% 746,404$3,593,828$12,400,0872
Aug 23, 20091270,758-66% 817,162$1,237,557$13,637,6443
Aug 30, 20092450,149-29% 867,311$877,106$14,514,7504
Sep 6, 20092454,685+9% 921,996$956,441$15,471,1915
Sep 13, 20092931,912-42% 953,908$569,629$16,040,8206

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Aug 9, 2009431,470 31,470$817,894$817,8941
Aug 16, 20091511,804-62% 43,274$306,776$1,124,6702

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