Movie Information
Domestic Total: 17.56M
Opening Weekend: 7.84M
Legs: 2.24
Overview: Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | $3,092,009 | + 0.00% | 3065 |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | $2,799,361 | -9.46% | 3065 |
| Sun, Oct 18, 2026 | $1,945,783 | -30.49% | 3065 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | $714,950 | -63.26% | 3065 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | $1,139,411 | + 59.37% | 3065 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | $688,170 | -39.60% | 3065 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | $493,750 | -28.25% | 3065 |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | $878,566 | + 77.94% | 3065 |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | $1,296,442 | + 47.56% | 3065 |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | $909,155 | -29.87% | 3065 |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | $311,648 | -65.72% | 3065 |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | $505,214 | + 62.11% | 3065 |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | $320,353 | -36.59% | 3065 |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | $228,612 | -28.64% | 3065 |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | $330,654 | + 44.64% | 2000 |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | $406,004 | + 22.79% | 2000 |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | $438,167 | + 7.92% | 2000 |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | $164,555 | -62.44% | 2000 |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | $270,583 | + 64.43% | 2000 |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | $154,586 | -42.87% | 2000 |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | $73,638 | -52.36% | 2000 |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | $76,109 | + 3.36% | 375 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | $118,614 | + 55.85% | 375 |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | $82,090 | -30.79% | 375 |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $27,445 | -66.57% | 375 |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $37,893 | + 38.07% | 375 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | $41,853 | + 10.45% | 375 |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | $14,980 | -64.21% | 375 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Austin Abrams | Jay Gardiner |
| Josh Brolin | Mitt Gardiner |
| Elisabeth Shue | Zara Gardiner |
| John Ortiz | Hewey |
| Jane Levy | Eva Gardiner |
| Emily Rudd | Nan Gardiner |
| Kamy D. Bruder | Whale Watcher Man |
| Mark Meloro Jr. | Whale Watcher Man |
| Sam Franich | Jay at 10 |
| Nicholas Gould | US Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley |
| Laurel Lane Bowen | Cafe Patron |
| Sam Skolnik | N/A |
| Grayson Paul Solomine | Young Jay |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Death on the Nile | Feb 9, 2022 | $90M |
| Nerve | Jun 27, 2016 | $19M |
| Victor Frankenstein | Nov 10, 2015 | $40M |
| The Circle | Apr 27, 2017 | $18M |
| The Boogeyman | May 31, 2023 | $42M |
| A Haunting in Venice | Sep 13, 2023 | $60M |
| The Amateur | Apr 9, 2025 | $60M |
| Inferno | Oct 13, 2016 | $75M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $10.87M
Week 2: $4.45M
Investor Share: $2.45M
Week 3+: $2.24M
Investor Share: $1.12M
International
$21.63M (55.19%)
Investor Share: $7.57M
Costs
Budget: $60M
P&A: $60M
Breakdown
Gross: $39.19M
Net: $17.66M
Costs: $120M
Profit
Profit: $-102.34M (Loss)
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
