Queen of Katwe (2016)
Queen of Katwe Revenue (Daily) (with Theater Counts)
Queen of Katwe (2016)
Queen of Katwe Revenue (Daily) (with Theater Counts)
Movie Information
Domestic Total: 8.87M
Opening Weekend: 304.93K
Legs: 3.45
Overview: A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
TMDB
7.2
IMDB
7.4
Metacritic
73
RT Tomato
94
RT Popcorn
86
Letterboxd
3.63
Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 23, 2016 | $81,592 | + 0.00% | 52 |
| Sat, Sep 24, 2016 | $136,223 | + 66.96% | 52 |
| Sun, Sep 25, 2016 | $87,118 | -36.05% | 52 |
| Mon, Sep 26, 2016 | $18,386 | -78.90% | 52 |
| Tue, Sep 27, 2016 | $26,100 | + 41.96% | 52 |
| Wed, Sep 28, 2016 | $26,812 | + 2.73% | 52 |
| Thu, Sep 29, 2016 | $26,778 | -0.13% | 52 |
| Fri, Sep 30, 2016 | $705,089 | + 2533.09% | 1242 |
| Sat, Oct 1, 2016 | $1,128,696 | + 60.08% | 1242 |
| Sun, Oct 2, 2016 | $661,642 | -41.38% | 1242 |
| Mon, Oct 3, 2016 | $236,578 | -64.24% | 1242 |
| Tue, Oct 4, 2016 | $273,942 | + 15.79% | 1242 |
| Wed, Oct 5, 2016 | $176,045 | -35.74% | 1242 |
| Thu, Oct 6, 2016 | $181,635 | + 3.18% | 1242 |
| Fri, Oct 7, 2016 | $451,052 | + 148.33% | 1259 |
| Sat, Oct 8, 2016 | $737,008 | + 63.40% | 1259 |
| Sun, Oct 9, 2016 | $439,253 | -40.40% | 1259 |
| Mon, Oct 10, 2016 | $267,431 | -39.12% | 1259 |
| Tue, Oct 11, 2016 | $186,062 | -30.43% | 1259 |
| Wed, Oct 12, 2016 | $171,998 | -7.56% | 1259 |
| Thu, Oct 13, 2016 | $134,984 | -21.52% | 1259 |
| Fri, Oct 14, 2016 | $238,123 | + 76.41% | 1062 |
| Sat, Oct 15, 2016 | $388,816 | + 63.28% | 1062 |
| Sun, Oct 16, 2016 | $250,424 | -35.59% | 1062 |
| Mon, Oct 17, 2016 | $80,412 | -67.89% | 1062 |
| Tue, Oct 18, 2016 | $98,869 | + 22.95% | 1062 |
| Wed, Oct 19, 2016 | $78,418 | -20.68% | 1062 |
| Thu, Oct 20, 2016 | $85,109 | + 8.53% | 1062 |
| Fri, Oct 21, 2016 | $104,102 | + 22.32% | 319 |
| Sat, Oct 22, 2016 | $168,326 | + 61.69% | 319 |
| Sun, Oct 23, 2016 | $101,951 | -39.43% | 319 |
| Mon, Oct 24, 2016 | $30,453 | -70.13% | 319 |
| Tue, Oct 25, 2016 | $40,673 | + 33.56% | 319 |
| Wed, Oct 26, 2016 | $39,239 | -3.53% | 319 |
| Thu, Oct 27, 2016 | $37,880 | -3.46% | 319 |
| Fri, Oct 28, 2016 | $67,360 | + 77.82% | 319 |
| Sat, Oct 29, 2016 | $122,893 | + 82.44% | 319 |
| Sun, Oct 30, 2016 | $74,059 | -39.74% | 319 |
| Mon, Oct 31, 2016 | $31,168 | -57.91% | 319 |
| Tue, Nov 1, 2016 | $33,595 | + 7.79% | 319 |
| Wed, Nov 2, 2016 | $24,903 | -25.87% | 319 |
| Thu, Nov 3, 2016 | $24,614 | -1.16% | 319 |
| Fri, Nov 4, 2016 | $35,784 | + 45.38% | 172 |
| Sat, Nov 5, 2016 | $69,986 | + 95.58% | 172 |
| Sun, Nov 6, 2016 | $38,989 | -44.29% | 172 |
| Mon, Nov 7, 2016 | $14,123 | -63.78% | 172 |
| Tue, Nov 8, 2016 | $17,001 | + 20.38% | 172 |
| Wed, Nov 9, 2016 | $18,643 | + 9.66% | 172 |
| Thu, Nov 10, 2016 | $21,539 | + 15.53% | 172 |
| Fri, Nov 11, 2016 | $37,720 | + 75.12% | 118 |
| Sat, Nov 12, 2016 | $47,395 | + 25.65% | 118 |
| Sun, Nov 13, 2016 | $26,630 | -43.81% | 118 |
| Mon, Nov 14, 2016 | $7,131 | -73.22% | 118 |
| Tue, Nov 15, 2016 | $16,068 | + 125.33% | 118 |
| Wed, Nov 16, 2016 | $10,080 | -37.27% | 118 |
| Thu, Nov 17, 2016 | $11,598 | + 15.06% | 118 |
| Fri, Nov 18, 2016 | $10,775 | -7.10% | 81 |
| Sat, Nov 19, 2016 | $21,695 | + 101.35% | 81 |
| Sun, Nov 20, 2016 | $15,373 | -29.14% | 81 |
| Mon, Nov 21, 2016 | $5,971 | -61.16% | 81 |
| Tue, Nov 22, 2016 | $7,522 | + 25.98% | 81 |
| Wed, Nov 23, 2016 | $4,887 | -35.03% | 30 |
| Thu, Nov 24, 2016 | $3,363 | -31.18% | 30 |
| Fri, Nov 25, 2016 | $9,362 | + 178.38% | 30 |
| Sat, Nov 26, 2016 | $10,152 | + 8.44% | 30 |
| Sun, Nov 27, 2016 | $6,661 | -34.39% | 30 |
| Mon, Nov 28, 2016 | $2,274 | -65.86% | 30 |
| Tue, Nov 29, 2016 | $2,439 | + 7.26% | 30 |
| Wed, Nov 30, 2016 | $1,555 | -36.24% | 30 |
| Thu, Dec 1, 2016 | $3,031 | + 94.92% | 30 |
| Fri, Dec 2, 2016 | $3,381 | + 11.55% | 27 |
| Sat, Dec 3, 2016 | $5,284 | + 56.29% | 27 |
| Sun, Dec 4, 2016 | $3,213 | -39.19% | 27 |
| Mon, Dec 5, 2016 | $2,092 | -34.89% | 27 |
| Tue, Dec 6, 2016 | $2,597 | + 24.14% | 27 |
| Wed, Dec 7, 2016 | $1,382 | -46.78% | 27 |
| Thu, Dec 8, 2016 | $1,382 | + 0.00% | 27 |
| Fri, Dec 9, 2016 | $1,202 | -13.02% | 19 |
| Sat, Dec 10, 2016 | $7,488 | + 522.96% | 19 |
| Sun, Dec 11, 2016 | $1,182 | -84.21% | 19 |
| Mon, Dec 12, 2016 | $666 | -43.65% | 19 |
| Tue, Dec 13, 2016 | $1,144 | + 71.77% | 19 |
| Wed, Dec 14, 2016 | $537 | -53.06% | 19 |
| Thu, Dec 15, 2016 | $573 | + 6.70% | 19 |
| Fri, Dec 16, 2016 | $331 | -42.23% | 6 |
| Sat, Dec 17, 2016 | $575 | + 73.72% | 6 |
| Sun, Dec 18, 2016 | $388 | -32.52% | 6 |
| Mon, Dec 19, 2016 | $247 | -36.34% | 6 |
| Tue, Dec 20, 2016 | $287 | + 16.19% | 6 |
| Wed, Dec 21, 2016 | $1,283 | + 347.04% | 41 |
| Thu, Dec 22, 2016 | $2,754 | + 114.65% | 41 |
| Fri, Dec 23, 2016 | $5,535 | + 100.98% | 59 |
| Sat, Dec 24, 2016 | $3,676 | -33.59% | 59 |
| Sun, Dec 25, 2016 | $5,161 | + 40.40% | 59 |
| Mon, Dec 26, 2016 | $8,411 | + 62.97% | 59 |
| Tue, Dec 27, 2016 | $7,473 | -11.15% | 59 |
| Wed, Dec 28, 2016 | $6,987 | -6.50% | 59 |
| Thu, Dec 29, 2016 | $8,698 | + 24.49% | 59 |
| Fri, Dec 30, 2016 | $7,601 | -12.61% | 53 |
| Sat, Dec 31, 2016 | $5,665 | -25.47% | 53 |
| Sun, Jan 1, 2017 | $6,558 | + 15.76% | 53 |
| Mon, Jan 2, 2017 | $7,237 | + 10.35% | 53 |
| Tue, Jan 3, 2017 | $4,044 | -44.12% | 53 |
| Wed, Jan 4, 2017 | $2,863 | -29.20% | 53 |
| Thu, Jan 5, 2017 | $2,934 | + 2.48% | 53 |
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Madina Nalwanga | Phiona Mutesi |
| David Oyelowo | Robert Katende |
| Lupita Nyong'o | Nakku Harriet |
| Martin Kabanza | Mugabi Brian |
| Taryn "Kay" Kyaze | Margaret Night Nantongo |
| Esther Tebandeke | Sarah Katende |
| Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | Tendo |
| Ethan Nazario Lubega | Mukumbya Benjamin |
| Nikita Waligwa | Gloria Nansubuga |
| Ronald Ssemaganda | Ivan |
| Peter Odeke | Enoch Barumba |
| Philip Luswata | Minister Aloysius Kyazze |
| Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera | Mrs. Gali |
| Ivan Jacobo | Buyinza Richard (young) |
| Nicolas Levesque | Buyinza Richard (older) |
| Babirye Stellah | Babirye Stellah |
| Edgar Kanyike | Joseph |
| Hope Katende | Hope Katende |
| Maurice Kirya | Theo |
Comps
Comps are similar or comparison movies that are used for analysis and marketing purposes. The way they are found is described in more detail in the paper. Comps always have release dates before the movie they are compared to.
| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Jobs | Oct 9, 2015 | $30M |
| The Big Short | Dec 11, 2015 | $28M |
| Pawn Sacrifice | Sep 16, 2015 | $19M |
| Freeheld | Oct 2, 2015 | $7M |
| Mr. Holmes | Jun 19, 2015 | $11M |
| Spotlight | Nov 6, 2015 | $20M |
| Trumbo | Oct 27, 2015 | $15M |
| The Revenant | Dec 25, 2015 | $135M |
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Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $403.01K
Investor Share: $241.81K
Week 2: $3.36M
Investor Share: $1.85M
Week 3+: $5.11M
Investor Share: $2.55M
International
$1.18M (11.75%)
Investor Share: $413.38K
Costs
Budget: $15M
P&A: $15M
Breakdown
Gross: $10.06M
Net: $5.06M
Costs: $30M
Profit
Profit: $-24.94M (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.
Production Companies
Keywords
Chess
Intellectual Pursuits
Set in Uganda
Underdog
Tournament
Poverty
World Championship
Intertitle
Widow/Widower
Dysfunctional Family
Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent
Soccer
Single Parent
Homeless
Illiteracy / Learning to Read
Epilogue
Unexpected Pregnancy
Non-Chronological
Class Warfare
Biographical Drama
Biography