Movie Information
Domestic Total: 60.62M
Opening Weekend: 11.74M
Legs: 2.00
Overview: A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
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| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 25, 2023 | $18,151,050 | + 0.00% | 3152 |
| Tue, Dec 26, 2023 | $7,002,825 | -61.42% | 3152 |
| Wed, Dec 27, 2023 | $3,866,600 | -44.79% | 3152 |
| Thu, Dec 28, 2023 | $3,290,095 | -14.91% | 3152 |
| Fri, Dec 29, 2023 | $4,130,354 | + 25.54% | 3203 |
| Sat, Dec 30, 2023 | $5,205,541 | + 26.03% | 3203 |
| Sun, Dec 31, 2023 | $2,401,177 | -53.87% | 3203 |
| Mon, Jan 1, 2024 | $2,613,942 | + 8.86% | 3203 |
| Tue, Jan 2, 2024 | $1,463,313 | -44.02% | 3203 |
| Wed, Jan 3, 2024 | $910,131 | -37.80% | 3203 |
| Thu, Jan 4, 2024 | $821,405 | -9.75% | 3203 |
| Fri, Jan 5, 2024 | $1,330,460 | + 61.97% | 3218 |
| Sat, Jan 6, 2024 | $2,057,292 | + 54.63% | 3218 |
| Sun, Jan 7, 2024 | $1,256,149 | -38.94% | 3218 |
| Mon, Jan 8, 2024 | $350,728 | -72.08% | 3218 |
| Tue, Jan 9, 2024 | $418,087 | + 19.21% | 3218 |
| Wed, Jan 10, 2024 | $370,243 | -11.44% | 3218 |
| Thu, Jan 11, 2024 | $310,454 | -16.15% | 3218 |
| Fri, Jan 12, 2024 | $402,762 | + 29.73% | 1178 |
| Sat, Jan 13, 2024 | $824,206 | + 104.64% | 1178 |
| Sun, Jan 14, 2024 | $600,649 | -27.12% | 1178 |
| Mon, Jan 15, 2024 | $424,837 | -29.27% | 1178 |
| Tue, Jan 16, 2024 | $142,480 | -66.46% | 1178 |
| Wed, Jan 17, 2024 | $113,245 | -20.52% | 1178 |
| Thu, Jan 18, 2024 | $104,180 | -8.00% | 1178 |
| Fri, Jan 19, 2024 | $171,869 | + 64.97% | 781 |
| Sat, Jan 20, 2024 | $351,602 | + 104.58% | 781 |
| Sun, Jan 21, 2024 | $214,748 | -38.92% | 781 |
| Mon, Jan 22, 2024 | $60,098 | -72.01% | 781 |
| Tue, Jan 23, 2024 | $87,906 | + 46.27% | 781 |
| Wed, Jan 24, 2024 | $63,109 | -28.21% | 781 |
| Thu, Jan 25, 2024 | $62,354 | -1.20% | 781 |
| Fri, Jan 26, 2024 | $110,473 | + 77.17% | 503 |
| Sat, Jan 27, 2024 | $213,556 | + 93.31% | 503 |
| Sun, Jan 28, 2024 | $103,625 | -51.48% | 503 |
| Mon, Jan 29, 2024 | $31,978 | -69.14% | 503 |
| Tue, Jan 30, 2024 | $46,010 | + 43.88% | 503 |
| Wed, Jan 31, 2024 | $38,548 | -16.22% | 503 |
| Thu, Feb 1, 2024 | $35,541 | -7.80% | 503 |
| Fri, Feb 2, 2024 | $45,161 | + 27.07% | 308 |
| Sat, Feb 3, 2024 | $100,170 | + 121.81% | 308 |
| Sun, Feb 4, 2024 | $54,948 | -45.15% | 308 |
| Mon, Feb 5, 2024 | $13,391 | -75.63% | 308 |
| Tue, Feb 6, 2024 | $21,325 | + 59.25% | 308 |
| Wed, Feb 7, 2024 | $15,652 | -26.60% | 308 |
| Thu, Feb 8, 2024 | $14,588 | -6.80% | 308 |
| Fri, Feb 9, 2024 | $23,158 | + 58.75% | 188 |
| Sat, Feb 10, 2024 | $40,674 | + 75.64% | 188 |
| Sun, Feb 11, 2024 | $12,012 | -70.47% | 188 |
| Mon, Feb 12, 2024 | $6,449 | -46.31% | 188 |
| Tue, Feb 13, 2024 | $8,723 | + 35.26% | 188 |
| Wed, Feb 14, 2024 | $6,382 | -26.84% | 188 |
| Thu, Feb 15, 2024 | $8,870 | + 38.98% | 188 |
| Fri, Feb 16, 2024 | $17,011 | + 91.78% | 258 |
| Sat, Feb 17, 2024 | $24,160 | + 42.03% | 258 |
| Sun, Feb 18, 2024 | $17,285 | -28.46% | 258 |
| Mon, Feb 19, 2024 | $11,144 | -35.53% | 258 |
| Tue, Feb 20, 2024 | $10,501 | -5.77% | 258 |
| Wed, Feb 21, 2024 | $6,262 | -40.37% | 258 |
| Thu, Feb 22, 2024 | $7,703 | + 23.01% | 258 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Fantasia Barrino | Celie |
| Taraji P. Henson | Shug Avery |
| Danielle Brooks | Sofia |
| Colman Domingo | Mister |
| Corey Hawkins | Harpo |
| Phylicia Pearl Mpasi | Young Celie |
| Halle Bailey | Young Nettie |
| Ciara | Nettie |
| H.E.R. | Squeak |
| David Alan Grier | Reverend Avery |
| Deon Cole | Alfonso |
| Jon Batiste | Grady |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | Ol' Mister |
| Tamela Mann | First Lady |
| Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor | Mama |
| Elizabeth Marvel | Miss Millie |
| Stephen Hill | Henry (Buster) Broadnax |
| Adetinpo Thomas | Mary Ellen |
| Tiffany Elle Burgess | Olivia |
| Terrence J. Smith | Adam |
| Aba Arthur | Abena |
| Jeffrey Marcus | Immigration Officer |
| Jamaal Avery Jr. | Young Harpo |
| Ailani Flowers | Lil Cat |
| Emana Rachelle | Corrine |
| Charles Green | Mayor |
| Brad Raymond | Big Slim |
| P. Kofi McDonald | Domino Player |
| L. Warren Young | Domino Player |
| Zakiya Boyd | Deaconess |
| David Vaughn | Postman (Mr. Edmonds) |
| Chase Steven Anderson | Ticket Booth Operator |
| John L. Adams | Sharecropper |
| Ashton Maxwell | Harpo's Buddy |
| Marvin Laviolette | Harpo's Buddy |
| Raphael Thomas | Harpo's Buddy |
| MaCai Arrington Griffin | Bub |
| James Carey | Debuty |
| Whoopi Goldberg | Midwife (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Risen | Feb 18, 2016 | $20M |
| Ben-Hur | Aug 17, 2016 | $100M |
| Birth of the Dragon | Aug 25, 2017 | $31M |
| The Light Between Oceans | Sep 2, 2016 | $20M |
| News of the World | Dec 25, 2020 | $38M |
| Bridge of Spies | Oct 15, 2015 | $40M |
| West Side Story | Dec 8, 2021 | $100M |
| Dear Evan Hansen | Sep 24, 2021 | $28M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $44.05M
Week 2: $10.45M
Investor Share: $5.75M
Week 3+: $6.12M
Investor Share: $3.06M
International
$6.89M (10.21%)
Investor Share: $2.41M
Costs
Budget: $95M
P&A: $95M
Breakdown
Gross: $67.51M
Net: $37.65M
Costs: $190M
Profit
Profit: $-152.35M (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.
